Can I power some of the LEDs with an external PSU if I connect all the grounds together?
Yes.
But what sort of LEDs are we talking about? WS2812b strips? Or more conventional 12V none addressable strips?
Can I power some of the LEDs with an external PSU if I connect all the grounds together?
Yes.
But what sort of LEDs are we talking about? WS2812b strips? Or more conventional 12V none addressable strips?