✅ - LED Driver

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This is a standard RGB LED , not a Neo-Pixel (WS2812) type.

RGB - Red / Green / Blue - Needs to be controlled by varying the resistance value to ground for each color since this particular one is "common Anode". By changing resistor values on each of the colors, is how you "mix colors". This type of LED is generally controlled with resistors, potentiometers, or simple design circuit. A Microcontroller is not needed. It actually requires more resources if you try to use a Microcontroller to drive it. If you plan to use a microcontoller, then a WS2812 or Neo-pixel would be a better choice.

WS2812 (Neo-Pixel) - Microcontroller driven for multiple color and pattern options.

Think of an RGB LED as 3 separate color LEDs mounted inside 1 case. Each one needs it's own resistor tied to ground to operate, but they all share the Positive (+) voltage input.

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