The LED Strip Light Knowledge Map

Three ways into the LED strip knowledge map

How LED strips actually work

Chip types, COB versus SMD, what a strip is made of and what the numbers on the reel mean. Read these first and every other guide makes sense.

LED strip colour: colour temperature, CRI and the whole RGB alphabet

Warm white or daylight, 3000 K or 4000 K, what CRI 90 buys you, and the difference between RGB, RGBW, RGBCCT and RGBIC.

Picking the right LED strip for the job

Buying guides and head-to-head comparisons so you order the right reel the first time.

LED strip power supplies, voltage drop, cutting and connecting

How much power you need, why long runs go dim at the far end, where to cut, and how to connect without soldering.

Controllers, dimming and addressable LED strips

Remotes, apps, DALI, DMX, TRIAC and 0-10 V, plus the addressable (pixel) strip knowledge system: WS2812B, WS2815, SK6812 and friends.

LED strip installation guides, room by room

Kitchens, stairs, ceilings, mirrors, shelves and saunas: what goes where and how to fix it in place.

Aluminium channels and diffusers for LED strips

Why a profile matters, which shape fits your surface, how to handle corners and how to get a dot-free line of light.

LED neon and silicone diffusers

Making neon-style signs and curves from strip and silicone sleeve, and what not to do when threading them.

LED strip waterproofing, safety, lifespan and troubleshooting

Using strips outside, what IP ratings mean, why a strip runs hot or turns yellow, and how long it should last.