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Hi,
I am looking at some WS2811 strings, the reason I want these as against WS2812 is that I can drill a hole and press the LED's through a panel.
The issue / query I have is that there is talk that you cannot control each LED individually but only in groups of 3 which is useless for what I am looking for. Does anyone know it this is correct or they can be addressed individually.
If not I will get some 2812 LED's and do a lot of soldering.

Regards,
Bob

There are some posts on the PBP forum at https://www.picbasic.co.uk/forum/search.php?searchid=13636358 that might provide some insight.

The main difference is that the WS2811 operates at 12V and controls groups of 3 LEDs (one IC per 3), ideal for long strips and outdoor applications.
The WS2812/WS2812B operates at 5V and controls each LED individually (one integrated IC per LED), making it better suited for detailed projects, wearables, or high-density applications.