Looking for adressable LED's IC / External IC alternative compatible with FastLED /like WS2812

Other Hardware LEDs and Multiplexing
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Dear people of the forum,

im working on a "breakoutboard" for keyboard switches. For those i need RGB LED's.

In my first prototype i used a WS2812 LED Strip. Works out fine, but i want to use THT RGB LED's with the size of 5x5x3mm. And i need an IC to control them. I would prefer them to be compatible with the FastLED Library. I simply like it and there are a lot of tutorials around, so i would like to stay in that frame work.

i tried to find just WS2812 IC's, but i couldnt find any...

I hope you can point me into the right direction :3 thank you!!!

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Not sure, what this dimensions are referring to. THT 5mm is clear - but x5x3 mm?

What about this for example:
WS2812D-F5 WORLDSEMI - Programmable LED | RGB; 5mm; 1.8÷2.2/2.8÷3.1/2.9÷3.2VDC; -25÷80°C | TME - Electronic components

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The controller IC from WS2812 is available as separately packaged chip in the form of WS2811. These are available somewhat overpriced at a few places like WS2811 NeoPixel LED Driver Chip - 10 Pack | The Pi Hut but at least you are probably getting a genuine chip.

You can get them on Aliexpress cheaper but you have to be aware of counterfeit/clones.

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nice thank you very much!!!!

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with 5x5x3 i meant the package of the led, they are rectangular.

thx for your suggestion, but i settled on a different design.

(Posted about it today)