# GlowBit™ Stick - 1x8

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE08035 · **Brand:** [GlowBit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/glowbit)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/glowbit-stick-1x8.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/glowbit-stick-1x8.html.md))

Add eight dazzling LEDs to your project or daisy chain for a longer display.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $2.95 (inc GST) — $2.68 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $2.55 (exc GST) · 20+ $2.42 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 664 today, and up to 500 more in 6–42 days.

## Description

The ![GlowBit](https://core-electronics.com.au//media/wysiwyg/cms/GlowBit-QHD-P.png) **Stick 1x8** packs a dazzling punch in a tiny package - featuring eight individually controllable LEDs, it's perfect for creating lighting displays, bar graphs and animations. A standard 4-pin header makes for easy prototyping with a breadboard or protoboard and edge solder pads allow multiple modules to be daisy-chained to create a larger display.

Take a look at the [GlowBit getting started guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/glowbit/glowbit-stick-1x8-Python-and-MicroPython-Guide/) for Raspberry Pi or Pico. From there, remix to your heart's content. This is the perfect companion for the Raspberry Pi Pico onboard analog to digital converters (ADCs), providing a simple way to display bar graphs of measured values.

GlowBit libraries are optimised for better performance with newer **WS2812B** LED technology. Legacy WS2812 and NeoPixel libraries will work just fine with GlowBit hardware.

**Features**

- Eight vibrant LEDs
- Control from a single pin
- Works with Raspberry Pi and Raspberry Pi Pico using our open-source [Python/MicroPython library](https://github.com/CoreElectronics/CE-GlowBit-Python) ([documentation](https://coreelectronics.github.io/CE-GlowBit-Python/documentation/html/functions.html))
- Easy connection options: 4-pin header for prototyping and edge-connectors for daisy-chaining.
- [Quickstart guide and instructions](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/glowbit/glowbit-stick-1x8-Python-and-MicroPython-Guide/)
- Manufactured and [supported](https://core-electronics.com.au/contacts/) in Australia by Core Electronics
 
**Library Features** - We've prepared some creative ideas to get you started programming your GlowBit Stick 1x8 in Python and MicroPython

- [Colour Wheel](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/glowbit/glowbit-stick-1x8-Python-and-MicroPython-Guide/) Generate vibrant rainbow colours
- [Colour Individual Pixels](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/glowbit/glowbit-stick-1x8-Python-and-MicroPython-Guide/) Manually control each of the 8 pixels
- [Pulses](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/glowbit/glowbit-stick-1x8-Python-and-MicroPython-Guide/) Send animated pulses of colour along the LEDs
- [Graphs](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/glowbit/glowbit-stick-1x8-Python-and-MicroPython-Guide/) Easily display sensor data
- [Tiling](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/glowbit/glowbit-stick-1x8-Python-and-MicroPython-Guide/) Control daisy-chained arrays with minimal code changes
 
**Technical Details**

- Dimensions: 55x9mm
- Supply (Vdd): 3.3 to 5 VDC
- Logic: 2.7 to Vdd + 0.7 V
 
**Resources**

- [Python & MicroPython Libraries](https://github.com/CoreElectronics/CE-GlowBit-Python) ([documentation](https://coreelectronics.github.io/CE-GlowBit-Python/documentation/html/functions.html))
- [Hardware Repository](https://github.com/CoreElectronics/CE-Glowbit-Stick-1x8)
- [WS2812B Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/uploads/glowbit-ws2812bv5-datasheet.pdf)
 
Each GlowBit Stick 1x8 comes as a single board with 8 individually addressable RGB LEDs - assembled and tested.

[![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/bannerslider/g/l/glowbit-glow-your-own-way.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/glowbit.html)

**GlowBit Overview**

Glow your own way! GlowBits are based on newer LED technology that offers makers, educators and students more creative freedom with fewer gotchas. Wider voltage ranges, better data rates, safe failure modes, the list goes on. If you share anything with a GlowBit product, tag it with **\#glowbit** so we can take a look!

Some of the features you will find:

- **Awesome, feature-rich libraries.** The same Python/MicroPython code examples will work on all supported platforms.
- **Tileable designs.** Many GlowBit modules are tileable, meaning they can be soldered together to create a larger display.
- **Modern WS2812B technology** which supports a wide voltage range, is easier to use, and requires fewer external components.
- **Creative freedom.** Take the examples in our guides and run with them - we can't wait to see what you make.
- Compatible with legacy WS2812 / Neopixel libraries.
 
GlowBit modules are [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/product_images/Core-Electronics-Original.png)](https://core-electronics.com.au/original) products designed and manufactured by our team in Newcastle Australia.

"GlowBit" and the GlowBit logo are trademarks of Core Electronics Pty Ltd.

## Guides for this product

- [GlowBit Stick 1x8 - Python and MicroPython Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/glowbit/glowbit-stick-1x8-python-and-micropython-guide/)

## Videos for this product

- [GlowBit Stick 1x8 \| Quickstart Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/glowbit-stick-1x8-quickstart-guide)
- [The Factory \| Testing Our HUGE LED Matrix](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/the-factory-testing-our-huge-led-matrix)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/g/l/glowbit-stick-1x8.jpg)