Datasheet
NeoPixel Shields
Though not all “Shields” in the strictly-speaking Arduino sense, a few NeoPixel products are designed to fit directly
atop (or below) certain microcontroller boards…
NeoPixel Shield for Arduino
This 5x8 NeoPixel Shield for
Arduino (http://adafru.it/1430) fits neatly atop
an Arduino Uno or compatible boards (5V logic
recommended). Like many of our NeoPixel products,
they’re available in RGB and various RGBW pixel types:
NeoPixel Shield Product
Selector (https://adafru.it/lCw)
By default, the LEDs are powered from the Arduino’s 5V
pin. As long as you
aren't
lighting up all the pixels at full
brightness that should be fine. Or power the shield with
an external power supply by soldering the included
terminal block.
The NeoPixels are controlled on digital pin 6, but with
some deft wiring you could change this to any pin.
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