Datasheet

For other Arduino boards with a separate +5V DC power supply for the NeoPixels: connect

the +5V input on the strip to the + (positive) terminal on the power supply (don’t connect to the

Arduino), DIN to digital pin 6 on the Arduino, and – (minus or GND) on the strip must connect to

both the minus (–) terminal on the DC supply and a GND pin on the Arduino (there are usually

several — any will do).

The 144 pixel strips are so tightly packed, there’s no room for labels other than –, + and the data

direction arrows. Data is the un-labeled pad.

The order of the three pins can vary between different strip densities and batches. ALWAYS

use the labels printed ON THE STRIP. Look closely, NEVER blindly follow a NeoPixel strip

wiring diagram; it might be based on a different strip type!

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When connecting NeoPixels to any live power source or microcontroller, ALWAYS CONNECT

GROUND (–) BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE. Conversely, disconnect ground last when

separating.

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Adding a ~470 ohm resistor between your microcontroller's data pin and the data input on the

NeoPixels can help prevent spikes on the data line that can damage your first pixel. Please

add one between your micro and NeoPixels!

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