# adressable rgb smd led's **URL:** \ **Category:** LEDs and Multiplexing\ **Created:** [September 29, 2016, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/adressable-rgb-smd-leds/410331 "2016-09-29T01:30:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![wesley35601](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/779978/32.png) [@wesley35601](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/wesley35601)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2016, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/adressable-rgb-smd-leds/410331/1 "2016-09-29T01:30:06Z")
hi, I'm new to the whole Arduino thing and I've been wanting to control some smd leds I have. I was wondering how do I hook it up to my Arduino nano, and also I was wanting some sample code with different functions, for example chasing color press the incorporated button and the mode change to say rainbow, and press the button again to have say cycle through the colors. Thanks for any help you can give. 🙂 :o ---
**Author:** ![INTP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a183cd/32.png) [@INTP](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/INTP)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2016, 2:04am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/adressable-rgb-smd-leds/410331/2 "2016-09-29T02:04:40Z")
Google. It has what you want. ---
**Author:** ![Grumpy\_Mike](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/grumpy_mike/32/213521_2.png) [@Grumpy\_Mike](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/Grumpy_Mike)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2016, 8:45am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/adressable-rgb-smd-leds/410331/3 "2016-09-29T08:45:03Z")
> some smd leds What sort of and LEDs? The WS2812b are easy to wire up and program. Look for examples of neopixel strips for examples. Other types of non addressable LEDs will need external chips to drive them. ---
**Author:** ![wesley35601](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/779978/32.png) [@wesley35601](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/wesley35601)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2016, 3:21am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/adressable-rgb-smd-leds/410331/4 "2016-09-30T03:21:00Z")
they are some cheap ones i got from ebay, it's a 1 meter strand. I believe it is a "WS2812b" but I search google and I can't find much on programing them, if anyone can point me towards a website or sample code to help out, thanks! ---
**Author:** ![INTP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a183cd/32.png) [@INTP](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/INTP)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2016, 4:17am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/adressable-rgb-smd-leds/410331/5 "2016-09-30T04:17:59Z")
Google must work different in your country, I see tons of guides, explanations, even ready to steal code. ---
**Author:** ![wesley35601](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/779978/32.png) [@wesley35601](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/wesley35601)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2016, 4:18am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/adressable-rgb-smd-leds/410331/6 "2016-09-30T04:18:54Z")
can you give me a link to ready to steal code, i live in the U.S. ---
**Author:** ![INTP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a183cd/32.png) [@INTP](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/INTP)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2016, 4:20am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/adressable-rgb-smd-leds/410331/7 "2016-09-30T04:20:29Z")
Yes, I can. ---
**Author:** ![wesley35601](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/779978/32.png) [@wesley35601](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/wesley35601)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2016, 4:29am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/adressable-rgb-smd-leds/410331/8 "2016-09-30T04:29:44Z")
> INTP: > Yes, I can. what is one? I've got some free time for a while and would like to try this out before I ditch this project completely. ---
**Author:** ![Grumpy\_Mike](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/grumpy_mike/32/213521_2.png) [@Grumpy\_Mike](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/Grumpy_Mike)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2016, 7:50am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/adressable-rgb-smd-leds/410331/9 "2016-09-30T07:50:12Z")
You ask if he can give you a link and he said he could. You did not ask would please give me a link. I don't believe you have looked but here is one link > **[Adafruit NeoPixel Überguide](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-neopixel-uberguide/the-magic-of-neopixels)** > > NeoPixels are “intelligent” full-color RGB LEDs that can be controlled and chained from a single microcontroller pin. This guide presents an overview of NeoPixel products, along with tips for building and powering projects of all shapes and sizes. ---
**Author:** ![wesley35601](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/779978/32.png) [@wesley35601](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/wesley35601)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2016, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/adressable-rgb-smd-leds/410331/10 "2016-09-30T12:37:03Z")
> INTP: > Yes, I can. would you please give me a link?, sorry excuse my late night typing mistake. ---
**Author:** ![Grumpy\_Mike](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/grumpy_mike/32/213521_2.png) [@Grumpy\_Mike](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/Grumpy_Mike)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2016, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/adressable-rgb-smd-leds/410331/11 "2016-09-30T12:45:27Z")
What have I just given you? ---
**Author:** ![wesley35601](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/779978/32.png) [@wesley35601](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/wesley35601)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2016, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/adressable-rgb-smd-leds/410331/12 "2016-09-30T13:04:29Z")
I was meaning the other guy, Thanks for your help! I've downloaded the neopixel library and coppied some code and i look forward to trying out this code. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/system/32/1140315_2.png) [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2021, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/adressable-rgb-smd-leds/410331/13 "2021-05-06T03:02:16Z")