So I want to use my Arduino to control a LED light strip but since the strip takes 12v and the Arduino only has 5v, I was wondering if I could power the LED strip separately and just connect that data pins to my Arduino to run code through them. I know I can buy MOSFITS but I was just wondering if t…

Can I use an Arduino with a LED strip that already has power?

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