# How to use a Neopixel strip # What is Neopixel? Neopixel is a name given by Adafruit. Neopixel is addressable LEDs, meaning that they can be programmed individually. With the library created by Adafruit, you can easily program the Neopixel strip for your project. They come in different sizes and shapes and you can shorten or lengthen them flexibly. Once set up, they are very durable and efficient. They are commonly found in a lot house decorations or light installations. ![th-1530653594.png](https://lab.arts.ac.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/scaled-1680-/sDwdGfFRAz8BuAqt-th-1530653594.png) # Wiring 1. DIN to Pin6 1. +5V to 5V 1. GND to GND [![neopixelcircuit.png](https://lab.arts.ac.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/scaled-1680-/M13FkU64n9vUzpYm-neopixelcircuit.png)](https://lab.arts.ac.uk/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/M13FkU64n9vUzpYm-neopixelcircuit.png) # Library [Adafruit NeoPixel](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_NeoPixel) library will be used.
**Warning**
Download version 1.9.0 or below for a more stable performance.