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Re: Serial LED Strip

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Originally Posted by dubiousSwain View Post
Our team has researched our driver feedback options and have decided that we want to use something like this: https://www.adafruit.com/product/306

This is a serial LED strip with individually addressable LEDs, but it has weatherproofing which we don't need. I was wondering if anyone had found and used a similar strip for a cheaper price.

Has anyone used this strip in the past and had problems? Has anyone found anything cheaper?
The "weatherproofing" for the strip in your link is a rectangular section silicone rubber sleeve slid over the strip. It can be cut off with scissors easily or slid off with patience and multiple hands.