Kitronik ZIP Circle 12-LED Ring

Description

The Kitronik ZIP Circle features 12 individually addressable RGB ZIP LEDs compatible with WS2812B driver code, allowing control of each LED to produce 16,777,216 colors independently via a simple 3-wire connection.

• Simple 3 wire connection for all LEDs.
• Compatible with WS2812B driver code.
• Coding supported via Microsoft MakeCode Editor for BBC micro:bit.
• Includes integrated reset circuit.

Contents:
1 x Kitronik ZIP Circle.

Dimensions:
Width: 7.5mm.
Height: 3mm.
PCB Height: 1.5mm.
Inner Diameter: 29.2mm.
Outer Diameter: 44.2mm.

Technical Specifications:

• Pitch between LEDs: 6.86mm.
• Wiring pads pitch: 2.54mm.
• Voltage Range: 3.5V – 5V.
• Maximum Current: 50mA per LED at full brightness (Red, Green, Blue).
• LED Wavelengths: Red 630nm, Green 530nm, Blue 475nm.

The ZIP LEDs are based on WS2812B components and work seamlessly with controllers supporting this protocol. Suitable for creative lighting projects with intuitive coding options.

Resources:

• Guide for Using Kitronik ZIP LEDs with the BBC micro:bit
• ZIP Circle Datasheet (PDF)
• WS2812B Datasheet (PDF)

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