Individual controlled LED strip light

5V and 12V are the main choices for individually controlled LED strips. Common 5V options include WS2812B, SK6812, WS2813 and SK6813-5V. Common 12V options include WS2815 and SK6813-12V. Choose the IC based on the effects you need, then plan the power supply and wiring for your installation length.

24V individually controlled LED strips are available on the market, but the technology is not yet as mature as the 5V and 12V options. Please consider 24V carefully. Before selecting a 24V model, confirm that it provides true one-LED-per-pixel control and is compatible with your controller.

For any voltage, check the exact model’s power consumption and recommended power-feed arrangement before ordering.

We offer individually controlled LED strips with IC options including WS2812B, WS2813, WS2815, SK6812, SK6813, APA102, APA102C, SK9822, GS8208, GS8512 and HD107S. Choose according to the color output, fault tolerance, refresh requirements and controller used in your project.

For standard RGB effects: Start with WS2812B or SK6812 RGB. They are suitable when you need individual LED control for common chasing, color-changing and animation effects.

For RGB effects with dedicated white: Choose SK6812 RGBW. Its separate white channel is useful when the installation needs both colorful effects and white light.

For breakpoint continuous transmission: Consider WS2813 or SK6813-5V for a 5V design, or WS2815 or SK6813-12V for a 12V design. Their backup data path can help the signal continue past a failed pixel under the conditions supported by the specific model. www.ledstriplightings.com

For clocked data and higher refresh requirements: Consider APA102, APA102C, SK9822 or HD107S. These ICs use separate data and clock lines and may be better suited to projects where fast updates or camera recording matter. Check the refresh and PWM specifications of the exact model before selecting it.

Whichever type you choose, confirm that the controller supports the exact IC protocol, RGB or RGBW configuration and total pixel count. If you already have a controller, send us its model so we can recommend a compatible strip.

For a one-LED-per-pixel strip, they are generally the same: each LED is one controllable pixel, and the strip is typically cut in one-LED sections. Confirm the exact cut length and pixel spacing of your selected model before finalizing the design.

For the individually controlled strips in this category, each LED is intended to function as one controllable pixel. When comparing products, check both LEDs per meter and pixels per meter. For a one-LED-per-pixel strip, these figures should be the same.

1. Addressable strips typically have a three-wire cable, while non-addressable RGB LED strip is 4 wire cable

2. Chen whether the led strip is 1led per cut

3. Check whether there is 1 external IC per group; if not, then check whether there is built-in IC inside the LED.

4. Finally, check the controller to see if it has any programming options. Most addressable controllers will allow you to change the color or pattern of the lights, while non-addressable controllers will not.

Check the strip’s IC protocol, RGB or RGBW configuration, total pixel count and supply voltage. The controller must support the exact IC type and have enough capacity for all the pixels connected to it.

To calculate the total pixel count, multiply pixels per meter × total strip length. For example, a one-LED-per-pixel strip with 60 pixels/m installed over 20 m has 1,200 pixels in total. If the installation is divided between two controller outputs with 10 m on each output, each output handles 600 pixels. Check both the controller’s total capacity and its per-output limit.

Then choose how you want to operate the lights, such as with preset effects or through a larger control system. Pixel capacity is separate from power capacity: plan the power supply and any additional power feeds according to the strip’s voltage, wattage and installation layout. If you send us the strip model, length and controller model, we can help check their compatibility.

Compared to RGB strip lights, the RGBIC strip lights have an added color chasing mode, and with a unique built-in IC chip, the RGBIC strip lights are able to display multi-colors at one time like a rainbow or aurora. But RGBIC lights cannot be cut.

1. Control rgbic led strips through phone

If you choose a wifi controller like SP108E, then you can simply control the rgbic led strip through the phone. 

2. Control rgbic led strips through remote

For home DIY applications, it’s more cost-effective to choose a sample controller, and control the rgbic led strip light through a remote. Though the controller is simple and small in size, it’s powerful and you can get always get the light effect you need through this cheap device. 

3. Control rgbic led strips through SD card

For a project, the customers are more likely to choose a controller with an sd card, like K-1000C or K-8000C.The mode of rgbic led strip light is in the sd card, you can just change the mode by pressing the button.What’s more, this type of controller is more stable and allow you to connect more led strip compared to those wifi controllers or simple controllers. 

4.  Control rgbic led strips through computer

For high-end projects, customers hope to control all the rgbic led strip in their system. In this way, we need a more complicated controller system to reach this requirement. Please check the connection as below:

1. clear the place where you want to install the led strip

2. Peel off the 3M tape on the back of the rgbic led strip

3. Stock the led strip in the place you need

4. If it’s IP66 or IP68 waterproof version, then add clips and fix it with screws

Individually addressable RGB and RGBW LED tapes are connected to a compatible controller, where a valid command has to be sent through it to the addressable LEDs. They are often operated from embedded computers like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, SparkCore, and any microcontroller that have libraries allowing you to communicate with SPI devices. With 24-bit color control (8-bit PWM precision per channel) and individual addressability, the digital RGB,RGBW LED strips can be used to create an infinite variety of dynamic effects and intricate color patterns.

Each LED on the individually controlled models in this category can be controlled as a separate pixel, allowing detailed chasing, color-changing and animation effects. Check the specifications of the exact model for its LED density, cut length, voltage and compatible controller.

Yes. Most individually controlled LED strip models can be used outdoors when supplied with a suitable waterproof construction. For installations exposed to rain, choose IP66 or higher. If the strip may be submerged in water, choose an IP68-rated version and confirm its permitted immersion depth and duration for the specific model.

The strip’s IP rating alone is not enough: connections, cut ends and cable exits must also be sealed properly to maintain waterproof protection after installation.

Please send us the application, total length, required voltage, RGB or RGBW preference, LED density or viewing distance, indoor or outdoor conditions, and desired control method. If you already have a controller, include its model. A drawing or video showing the effect you want will help us recommend a suitable strip, controller and power arrangement.