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Replaced the basic RGB strip behind my desk — the moving color effects made the biggest difference
A cleaner upgrade for a home office setup
Answered by LightingWillWS2812B, WS2812 or WS2815 — which RGBIC strip should you choose?
Voltage, reliability and installation type matter most
RGBIC or RGBWIC if I also want normal white light?
Color effects vs a dedicated white channel
Would a side-emitting RGBIC strip work better along the edge of an acrylic shelf?
Lighting sideways instead of straight out
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Replaced the basic RGB strip behind my desk — the moving color effects made the biggest difference
I had a normal RGB strip behind my desk for a couple of years and it was fine, but the whole strip could only show one color at a time.
I replaced it with the 12V WS2815 strip when I redid the shelves above the desk.
The biggest difference for me isn’t that the colors are brighter — it’s being able to have different colors moving along the same strip instead of everything changing together.
I used the 60 LEDs/m version and mounted most of it behind the desk and shelf edges so you don’t really see the strip itself.
Setup took a little longer than a basic RGB strip because of the controller and wiring, but once it was working I was happy with it.
I usually keep the effects pretty subtle unless I’m gaming.
Thanks for sharing the setup.
The WS2815 RGBIC strip uses individually addressable LEDs, which allows different sections of the strip to display different colors and dynamic effects at the same time.
The current WS2815 version runs on DC12V, is available in 30 / 60 / 96 LEDs per meter, and offers IP00, IP65 and IP67 versions. It also supports breakpoint resume, so signal transmission can continue beyond a failed LED pixel.
WS2812B, WS2812 or WS2815 — which RGBIC strip should you choose?
RGBIC strips can look almost identical before installation, but voltage, signal design and PCB structure can make one model much better suited to a project than another.
Here’s the simplest way to separate the current options.
WS2812B — DC5V
A common individually addressable RGB option available in 30 / 60 / 96 LEDs/m.
WS2812 — DC12V
Useful when you prefer a 12V RGBIC system. Current versions are available in 30 / 60 LEDs/m.
WS2815 — DC12V
Adds breakpoint resume / redundant signal transmission, helping the remaining LEDs continue receiving data if one pixel is damaged.
RGBWIC WS2815
Adds a dedicated white channel to the individually addressable RGB system. LightingWill currently offers both 3000K warm white and 6000K cool white versions.
Side Emitting RGBIC
Uses SMD4020 LEDs on a narrow 5mm PCB, with the light emitted from the side rather than straight upward.
S-Shape RGBIC
Designed for curves, letters, logos and irregular shapes where a conventional straight PCB is harder to route.
RGBIC or RGBWIC if I also want normal white light?
I’m adding lighting around a media cabinet and want the moving RGB effects for movie nights.
The problem is I’d also like to use the same strip as normal shelf lighting sometimes.
I know RGB strips can mix the colors to make something that looks white, but I’m guessing it won’t look the same as having actual white LEDs.
Would RGBWIC make more sense for this?
Yes. If normal white lighting is part of the project, RGBWIC is generally the better choice.
The current WS2815 RGBWIC strips combine individually addressable RGB effects with a dedicated white LED channel in the same 4-in-1 SMD5050 package.
LightingWill currently offers both:
RGB + 3000K warm white
RGB + 6000K cool white
They are available in 30 / 60 / 96 LEDs/m and support breakpoint resume, IP00, IP65 and IP67 configurations.
Would a side-emitting RGBIC strip work better along the edge of an acrylic shelf?
I’m building a couple of acrylic display shelves and want the light to enter from the edge instead of shining directly toward the room.
I noticed the side-emitting RGBIC strip uses smaller LEDs and a 5mm PCB.
Is that the kind of application it’s designed for, or would a normal top-emitting strip still be better?
A side-emitting strip is worth considering when the installation needs the light to project from the side of the PCB rather than straight upward.
The current WS2812 Side Emitting model uses:
SMD4020 RGB LEDs
5mm PCB
60 LEDs/m
DC5V or DC12V
Individually addressable RGBIC control
That makes it useful for narrow edge-lighting, display details and other installations where a conventional upward-facing LED package is awkward to position. The current model is non-waterproof and intended for indoor use.





















