Cap for NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Weatherproof Strip 60 LED

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AntonioHolguin
 
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Cap for NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Weatherproof Strip 60 LED

Post by AntonioHolguin »

I want to make sure I get the right capacitor for the NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Weatherproof Strip 60 LED. In the main image on the product page
(http://www.adafruit.com/products/1138) there is a capacitor on the power supply, but nowhere in the tutorials or product page is this capacitor mentioned. What are the specs of that cap?
Thanks.

EternalCore
 
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Re: Cap for NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Weatherproof Strip 60 LED

Post by EternalCore »

You don't need a Capacitor as they used it as a buffer just in-case.

But if you want to use one then use a 25v 1000µF Electrolytic Capacitor(which looks like the one that they are using) as a buffer to stabilize the power flow. :)

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Re: Cap for NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Weatherproof Strip 60 LED

Post by AntonioHolguin »

Thanks, E.

I'd rather be safe than destroy some not-so-inexpensive LED strips. :D

(c.h.e.a.p. is a spam word?)

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