# RGB LED Satellite Module 004 (Circle)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** POLOLU-1245 · **Brand:** [Pololu](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/pololu-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/rgb-led-satellite-module-004-circle.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/rgb-led-satellite-module-004-circle.html.md))

## Retired product

This product is retired and no longer available for purchase. Search the catalogue for an alternative.

## Description

| [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/remote_images/0J3516.250_IJE28T.jpg%3F809dcc23fbaf78027f9a0108857d9641)![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/remote_images/zoom-d0cfc0fffa825c4654893ef42b77cee3_CrNOXE.png)](https://core-electronics.com.au/#) |
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| Using an OctoBrite to control the color and brightness of multiple satellite modules. |

The [003](https://core-electronics.com.au/rgb-led-satellite-module-003-bar.html) and [004 satellite modules](https://core-electronics.com.au/rgb-led-satellite-module-004-circle.html) from Macetech have three bright surface-mount RGB LEDs. You can use a string of satellite modules to create custom lighting projects, such as for holiday decorations or art displays.

These satellite modules are designed for use with the [OctoBrite DEFILIPPI](https://core-electronics.com.au/octobrite-defilippi.html) and a 12 V power supply. An OctoBrite can control the individual color and brightness of up to 8 satellites in response to commands from a controller such as an [Arduino](https://core-electronics.com.au/arduino-uno-r3-10900.html) or [Maestro](https://core-electronics.com.au/micro-maestro-6-channel-usb-servo-controller-assembled.html). Satellite modules can be easily connected to the OctoBrite using a [6-conductor ribbon cable with 2×3 IDC connectors](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-conductor-ribbon-cable-with-idc-connectors-12.html).

Note that though the satellite modules are designed for use with the OctoBrite, you can also use them with [ShiftBars](https://core-electronics.com.au/shiftbar-10589.html) (one module per ShiftBar), or you can power the red, green, and blue LEDs directly using a 9 – 11 V supply. The three RGB LEDs are connected in series (so all three LEDs will always have the same color), and a resistor on each channel limits its current to about 20 mA at 11 V. The LED channels have a common anode, which is connected to the unlabeled satellite module pins.

The rectangular 003 satellite module is 2.8" × 0.34" and has 0.125" mounting holes spaced 1" apart. The round 004 satellite module is 1.45" in diameter and has 0.125" mounting holes on 0.85" triangular spacing.

 | \| [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/remote_images/0J3518.280_KY8QbE.jpg%3F49c21b834f1ac7fd6af1a41ab6321102)![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/remote_images/zoom-d0cfc0fffa825c4654893ef42b77cee3_CrNOXE.png)](https://core-electronics.com.au/#) \| \|---\| \| IDC connection to RGB LED satellite module 003 \| | \| [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/remote_images/0J3520.195_0bgAdO.jpg%3Fcbf76f55d66a3bd9e209542af52774c6)![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/remote_images/zoom-d0cfc0fffa825c4654893ef42b77cee3_CrNOXE.png)](https://core-electronics.com.au/#) \| \|---\|---\| \| IDC connection to RGB LED satellite module 004. \| |
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For a brighter RGB LED module in a similarly small package, consider the [Satellite Module 001](https://core-electronics.com.au/rgb-led-satellite-module-001.html). For an RGB LED with a built-in driver, consider the [ShiftBrite](https://core-electronics.com.au/shiftbrite-v2-0.html).

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/r/g/rgb_led_satellite_module_004__circle___pololu_1245__00.jpg)