# Sewable NeoPixels ## Overview ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/027/390/medium800/led_pixels_flora_collin_tie_full.jpg?1440527634) What's a wearable project without LEDs? These tiny smart pixels are our favorite thing. Designed specifically for wearables, [we found the brightest RGB LEDs available (an eye-blistering ~3800mcd)](http://adafruit.com/products/1260 "Link: http://adafruit.com/products/619") and paired them with a constant-current driver chip. The contacts are easily sewn with conductive thread. Use this guide to test your first pixel and start on a blinding wearables project with Circuit Playground Express, FLORA or GEMMA! _Pictured above: [LED Ampli-Tie](../../../led-ampli-tie)_ ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/027/391/medium800/led_pixels_1260-00.jpg?1440527669) ## Prerequisite guides Before you begin, familiarize yourself with the following tutorials: - [Adafruit Circuit Playground Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-circuit-playground-express) - [Getting Started with FLORA](../../../../getting-started-with-flora) - [Introducing GEMMA](../../../../introducing-gemma) - [NeoPixel Uberguide](../../../../adafruit-neopixel-uberguide) - [Conductive Thread](../../../../conductive-thread) ## Lots of Pixels? Each pixel draws as much as 60mA (all three RGB LEDs on for full brightness white). In theory, FLORA can drive up to 500 pixels at 30 FPS (above which it will run out of RAM). Circuit Playground Express can drive more than that.  However, above about 20 pixels (and/or if the overall length of conductive thread exceeds ~6 feet/2 meters), the nontrivial resistance of the thread adds up and can affect the power supply. For large quantities of pixels over 20 or if you need to insulate your circuit, you should upgrade to [silicone coated stranded core wire](https://www.adafruit.com/search?q=silicone+cover+wire&b=1), which will provide better conductivity for the pixels - the current draw will add up fast! Info: ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/002/544/medium800/flora_1060insitu_LRG.jpg?1396784270) _Pictured above: a FLORA prototype with v1 pixels_ - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/flora-rgb-smart-pixels/hook-up-alligator-clips.md) ## Primary Products ### FLORA - Wearable electronic platform: Arduino-compatible [FLORA - Wearable electronic platform: Arduino-compatible](https://www.adafruit.com/product/659) FLORA is Adafruit's fully-featured wearable electronics platform. It's a round, sewable, Arduino-compatible microcontroller designed to empower amazing wearables projects.FLORA comes with Adafruit's support, [tutorials and...](http://learn.adafruit.com/category/flora) In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/659) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/659/guides) ### Adafruit GEMMA v2 - Miniature wearable electronic platform [Adafruit GEMMA v2 - Miniature wearable electronic platform](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1222) **Deprecation Warning: The Gemma bit-bang USB technique it uses doesn't work as well as it did in 2014, many modern computers won't work well. So while we still carry the Gemma so that people can maintain some older projects, we no longer recommend it.** No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1222) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1222/guides) ### Flora RGB Smart NeoPixel version 3 - Pack of 4 [Flora RGB Smart NeoPixel version 3 - Pack of 4](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1260) What's a wearable project without LEDs? Our favorite part of the Flora platform is these tiny smart pixels. Designed specifically for wearables, these updated Flora NeoPixels have ultra-cool technology: these ultra-bright LEDs have a constant-current driver cooked right into the LED... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1260) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1260/guides) ### FLORA Budget Pack [FLORA Budget Pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1405) Get started with the fabulous Adafruit Flora platform with this lovely budget kit, just enough to get you started with this fun wearable computer. Included are enough parts to make your first wearable electronic project. There's a Flora motherboard, four ultra-bright chainable RGB pixels,... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1405) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1405/guides) ### FLORA Sensor Pack [FLORA Sensor Pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1458) Sense the world around you! The FLORA Sensor Pack includes many types of sensors for your wearable enjoyment. Sense motion, direction, color, light levels, touch, and connections with FLORA sensor breakouts and conductive materials, and a few NeoPixels for experimenting with displaying your... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1458) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1458/guides) ### Flora RGB Smart NeoPixel version 3 - Sheet of 20 [Flora RGB Smart NeoPixel version 3 - Sheet of 20](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1559) So, you want lots and lots of NeoPixels? And you want them for less? Not a problem! Here's a sheet of Flora NeoPixels fresh from the (reflow) oven. Cut them off as you need 'em and save a pretty penny while you're at it. **Each order comes with 20 pixels on a...** In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1559) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1559/guides) ### Gemma M0 Starter Pack [Gemma M0 Starter Pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1657) Get started with Adafruit GEMMA with this lovely starter kit! Included is everything you need to make a basic project. There's a GEMMA M0, four sewable bright RGB pixels, a battery holder (coin cell batteries not included), 2-ply conductive thread, alligator clips to help you test... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1657) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1657/guides) ### Getting Started with Adafruit FLORA [Getting Started with Adafruit FLORA](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1839) **Making Wearables with an Arduino-Compatible Electronics Platform** This book introduces readers to building wearable electronics projects using Adafruit's tiny FLORA board: at 4.4 grams, and only 1.75 inches in diameter, and featuring Arduino compatibility, it's the... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1839) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1839/guides) ### Adafruit Gemma Sensor Starter Pack [Adafruit Gemma Sensor Starter Pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1849) Go interactive with sensors and Adafruit GEMMA with this lovely starter kit! Included is everything you need to make a basic sensing project (or two). There's a GEMMA board, four sewable bright RGB pixels, a motion sensor, a switch, a light sensor, a piezo, a rechargeable battery and... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1849) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1849/guides) ### Getting Started with Adafruit FLORA Book Pack [Getting Started with Adafruit FLORA Book Pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2404) Pickup a copy of [Getting Started with Adafruit FLORA](https://www.adafruit.com/products/1839) and then hit the ground running with everything that you need to become an [Adafruit FLORA](https://www.adafruit.com/products/659) supreme being! This pack is... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2404) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2404/guides) ### Adafruit GEMMA M0 - Miniature wearable electronic platform [Adafruit GEMMA M0 - Miniature wearable electronic platform](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3501) The **Adafruit Gemma M0** is a super small microcontroller board, with just enough built-in to create many simple projects. It may look small and cute: round, about the size of a quarter, with friendly alligator-clip sew pads. But do not be fooled! The Gemma M0 is incredibly... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3501) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3501/guides) ## Related Guides - [The Foul Fowl -- Keystroke Injection Attack Tool with Gemma M0](https://learn.adafruit.com/the-foul-fowl-keyboard-injection-payload-gemma-m0.md) - [Capacitive Touch Unicorn Horn](https://learn.adafruit.com/capacitive-touch-unicorn-horn.md) - [Pearl's Gem Weapon – Steven Universe](https://learn.adafruit.com/pearl-s-spear-steven-universe.md) - [DIY Circuit Playground Shields](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuit-playground-shields.md) - [Hidden Ink UV Message Reader](https://learn.adafruit.com/hidden-ink-uv-message-reader.md) - [Spy Theme Playback Device](https://learn.adafruit.com/spy-theme-playback-device.md) - [Ping Pong Ball Launcher](https://learn.adafruit.com/ping-pong-ball-launcher-with-cpx.md) - [HalloWing Flapping Bat](https://learn.adafruit.com/hallowing-flapping-bat.md) - [The MonkMakes Plant Monitor and CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/monkmakes-plant-monitor-and-circuitpython.md) - [Paper-Craft Crystal Gem Lantern](https://learn.adafruit.com/paper-craft-crystal-gem-lantern.md) - [CircusPython: Jump through Hoops with CircuitPython Bluetooth LE](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuspython-jump-through-hoops-with-bluetooth-le.md) - [Adabot Operation Game](https://learn.adafruit.com/adabot-operation-game.md) - [Princess Peach LED Crown](https://learn.adafruit.com/bowsette.md) - [Sparkle Skirt Playground](https://learn.adafruit.com/sparkle-skirt-playground.md) - [No-Solder LED Disco Tie with Bluetooth](https://learn.adafruit.com/no-solder-circuit-playground-bluetooth-disco-tie.md)