Since we first started carrying NeoPixels back in 2012, the chainable RGB LEDs have taken over the world. And a big part of that success is due to the simplicity of their wiring - just one data wire, no matter how many pixels you've got.
Feather-side NeoPXL8 input logic; the Adafruit product page says the FeatherWing converts 3.3V logic level to 5V logic for the NeoPixel outputs.
2 x 8 header option for NeoPixel output connections; product page states ground and 5V-logic signal are provided in pairs.
Ground return paired with each NeoPixel signal on the optional 2 x 8 header output.
RJ-45 Ethernet-jack option for NeoPixel output connections; product page states ground and 5V-logic signal per twisted pair, matching OctWS2811 wiring.
Ground returns paired with each RJ-45 NeoPixel signal twisted pair.
External power feed for the NeoPixel strands; product page says many amps are needed and recommends terminal blocks or bus bars instead of routing that power through the FeatherWing.
| Pin | Type | Function | Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feather 3V logic input | Signal | Feather-side NeoPXL8 input logic; the Adafruit product page says the FeatherWing converts 3.3V logic level to 5V logic for the NeoPixel outputs. | 3.3V logic input, source-backed product-page wording |
| 5V logic output header pairs | Signal | 2 x 8 header option for NeoPixel output connections; product page states ground and 5V-logic signal are provided in pairs. | 5V logic signal, source-backed product-page wording |
| GND header pairs | Ground | Ground return paired with each NeoPixel signal on the optional 2 x 8 header output. | 0V ground |
| RJ-45 signal outputs | Signal | RJ-45 Ethernet-jack option for NeoPixel output connections; product page states ground and 5V-logic signal per twisted pair, matching OctWS2811 wiring. | 5V logic signal, source-backed product-page wording |
| RJ-45 GND pairs | Ground | Ground returns paired with each RJ-45 NeoPixel signal twisted pair. | 0V ground |
| External NeoPixel power | Power | External power feed for the NeoPixel strands; product page says many amps are needed and recommends terminal blocks or bus bars instead of routing that power through the FeatherWing. | NeoPixel strand supply, typically 5V for NeoPixels; external high-current supply required |
Feather-side NeoPXL8 input logic; the Adafruit product page says the FeatherWing converts 3.3V logic level to 5V logic for the NeoPixel outputs.
2 x 8 header option for NeoPixel output connections; product page states ground and 5V-logic signal are provided in pairs.
Ground return paired with each NeoPixel signal on the optional 2 x 8 header output.
RJ-45 Ethernet-jack option for NeoPixel output connections; product page states ground and 5V-logic signal per twisted pair, matching OctWS2811 wiring.
Ground returns paired with each RJ-45 NeoPixel signal twisted pair.
External power feed for the NeoPixel strands; product page says many amps are needed and recommends terminal blocks or bus bars instead of routing that power through the FeatherWing.
Shield
Verify supply voltage and logic levels before powering up.
Module pins: External NeoPixel power, GND header pairs, RJ-45 GND pairs, Feather 3V logic input, 5V logic output header pairs, RJ-45 signal outputs. Schematik maps them to your board in the app.
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