Greeting,
Can I power the Dotstar string from either end of the strip?
I want to power a Dotstar string of LEDs and I notice that each end of the strip has extra power supply wires (2 (5V and GND)). I understand that one end is clock and data out and and the other end is clock and data in, but I want to know if the power supply lines on either end are the same.
Thank you,
Frank
Dotstar Power supply connection
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Re: Dotstar Power supply connection
You can connect from either end - or both. Providing power at multiple points minimizes any voltage drop along the strip.
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