# LED - RGB Addressable, PTH, 5mm Clear (5 Pack)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** COM-12999 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/led-rgb-addressable-pth-5mm-clear-5-pack.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/led-rgb-addressable-pth-5mm-clear-5-pack.html.md))

We know this looks like a lot of our other LEDs, but it’s not! This is a PTH Addressable RGB LED with a WS2812 control IC built right into the LED. This PTH version is incredibly similar to its SMD cousin, except it is a lot simpler to solder into your project and is in a clear 5mm package. This RGB LED has the control IC moved into the actual LED, so we wanted to offer this amazing product to you! They’re great when you need a lot of color from not a lot of board space, now more so than ever.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $8.55 (inc GST) — $7.77 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $7.54 (exc GST) · 25+ $7.38 (exc GST) · 100+ $7.07 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 13 today, and up to 450 more in 5–11 days.

## Description

Sparkfun know this looks like a lot of Sparkfun's other LEDs, but it's not! This is a PTH Addressable RGB LED with a WS2812 (or "NeoPixel") control IC built right into the LED. This PTH version is incredibly similar to its SMD cousin, except it is a lot simpler to solder into your project and is in a clear 5mm package. This RGB LED has the control IC moved into the actual LED, so Sparkfun wanted to offer this amazing product to you! They’re great when you need a lot of color from not a lot of board space, now more so than ever.

If you are looking for a great addressable LED in the more common LED form factor, then this is the perfect choice for you.

Note: Comes in packs of 5.

[Get started with the WS2812 Hookup Guide](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/ws2812-breakout-hookup-guide?&_ga=2.170514080.121940575.1596516007-599685339.1582665127#addressable-through-hole-led)

**Features**

- Power Supply: DC 4.5V - 6V
- Internal Frequency: 800kHz
- Single Wire Single Transmission
 
**Documents**

- [Hookup Guide](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/ws2812-breakout-hookup-guide?_ga=2.170514080.121940575.1596516007-599685339.1582665127#addressable-through-hole-led)
- [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/DS-12999-LED_-_RGB_Addressable__PTH__5mm_Clear__5_Pack__331555a4a26.pdf)
- [Product Video](https://www.sparkfun.com/videos#all/7M0JsesGwmM/142)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/c/o/com-12999-1.jpg)