Wire for NeoPixel Strip

Use a 3-wire cable to connect the NeoPixel strip button to the QT Py. Measure and cut the wires down to size. Use the following lengths to trim the cable.

  • 3-wire cable – 127mm (5in)

Wiring NeoPixel Strip

Start by locating the end of the strip with the data input pad. Take note of the ground and voltage pads. Solder the cable with the three wires to the 5+, GND and Data In pads from the bottom of the strip.

Wired NeoPixel

Double check the wires are soldered in the correct orientation with the cable soldered to the back of the strip.

This guide was first published on Dec 21, 2021. It was last updated on Mar 26, 2024.

This page (Wiring NeoPixel) was last updated on Mar 08, 2024.

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