$22.00

Unlike our other Subsea Indicators, which display only one of four discrete colors, the Subsea RGB LED Indicator can produce over 16 million colors! It provides a simple way to add a status light to underwater enclosures or other hardware. It can be daisy-chained to control multiple indicators from a single output.

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SKU: BR-100551-999
HS Code: 8541.41.0000

Product Description

The Subsea RGB LED Indicator offers over 16 million colors! It consists of an RGB LED built into the bulkhead penetrator form factor, which makes for easy installation in our Watertight Enclosures or other hardware.

At its core, the Subsea RGB LED Indicator uses a WS2812B RGB LED, commonly known as a NeoPixel LED, enabling fully customizable lighting control. It requires a microcontroller capable of sending WS2812B serial signals and is compatible with all major WS2812B software libraries, including Adafruit NeoPixel library, FastLED, and WLED.

The Indicator body is made of black anodized aluminum. A plastic diffuser cap spreads the light for an even glow. A 1000 meter depth rating and wide operating temperature range make it great for a variety of underwater environments.

Applications could include displaying error codes or system status information, a waterproof indicator light on an uncrewed surface vessel, or even an underwater light display with animation or scrolling text (we’ve dabbled in this ourselves).

What’s up with your Navigator?

The Subsea RGB LED Indicator can be directly connected to the RGB output header, allowing it to mirror the Navigator Flight Controller’s status light. This is particularly useful when using aluminum enclosures, ensuring important status lights remain visible from the outside.

They’re daisy-chainable!

Multiple indicators can be daisy-chained together by connecting the output of one unit to the input of another. This enables a single control signal to manage multiple lights, perfect for coordinated status displays or dynamic underwater lighting effects. Each indicator is fully addressable, so you can program them to create animated lighting and scrolling text effects.

Product Description

The Subsea RGB LED Indicator offers over 16 million colors! It consists of an RGB LED built into the bulkhead penetrator form factor, which makes for easy installation in our Watertight Enclosures or other hardware.

At its core, the Subsea RGB LED Indicator uses a WS2812B RGB LED, commonly known as a NeoPixel LED, enabling fully customizable lighting control. It requires a microcontroller capable of sending WS2812B serial signals and is compatible with all major WS2812B software libraries, including Adafruit NeoPixel library, FastLED, and WLED.

The Indicator body is made of black anodized aluminum. A plastic diffuser cap spreads the light for an even glow. A 1000 meter depth rating and wide operating temperature range make it great for a variety of underwater environments.

Applications could include displaying error codes or system status information, a waterproof indicator light on an uncrewed surface vessel, or even an underwater light display with animation or scrolling text (we’ve dabbled in this ourselves).

What’s up with your Navigator?

The Subsea RGB LED Indicator can be directly connected to the RGB output header, allowing it to mirror the Navigator Flight Controller’s status light. This is particularly useful when using aluminum enclosures, ensuring important status lights remain visible from the outside.

They’re daisy-chainable!

Multiple indicators can be daisy-chained together by connecting the output of one unit to the input of another. This enables a single control signal to manage multiple lights, perfect for coordinated status displays or dynamic underwater lighting effects. Each indicator is fully addressable, so you can program them to create animated lighting and scrolling text effects.

  • 1 x Subsea RGB LED Indicator
  • 1 x Bulkhead nut
  • 1 x Bulkhead O-ring
  • 1 x 30 mm heat shrink tubing

Specifications

ParameterValue
Performance
Maximum Rated Depth (seawater)1000 m3280 ft
Operating Temperature-40 to 60°C-40 to 140°F
Electrical
Supply Voltage (Vin)3.5–5.5 VDC
Logic Level Input VoltageVin ±0.5 VDC
Maximum Current36 mA
Interfacing
LED TypeWS2812B
PinoutRed - Vin
Black - GND
Green - Data in
White - Data out
Software LibrariesAdafruit NeoPixel Library
FastLed
Compatible with most WS2812B (NeoPixel) libraries
RGB OrderingGRB
Cables and Connectors
Wire Length260 mm
ConnectorsSingle 0.1" Female Header Pins (Vin, GND, Data in)
Single 0.1" Male Header Pins (Data out)
Tools
Compatible Bulkhead WrenchM10 (BR-100977-010)
Recommended Installation Torque3.5 N⋅m
Physical
Recommended Thru Hole Diameter10.2 mm
Bulkhead ThreadM10 x 1.5
Bulkhead Thread Length20 mm
Bulkhead/Nut Wrench Flats16 mm
Overall Assembled Height From Endcap16.2 mm
Overall Outer Diameter18 mm
Bulkhead O-ring SizeAS568-013 Buna-N 70A
Bulkhead MaterialAluminum 7075-T6, type III anodized
Wetted MaterialsAluminum 7075-T6
Buna-N Rubber
Molykote 111 Compound
Polycarbonate
In Air Weight (No Nut)10 g
In Water Weight (No Nut)6.6 g

2D Drawings

 Drawing

3D Models

LED_INDICATOR_BR-100551-XXX (.zip)

Revision History

25 March 2025

  • BR-100551-999 – Initial release

Quick Start

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Power wires:

  • Connect the red (V+) wire to 3.5–5.5 VDC
  • Connect the black (V-) to ground
  • The Indicator should share a common ground reference with the serial data source

Data in:

  • Connect the green (Data in) wire to the microcontroller serial data output
  • The Data in voltage should be within ±0.5 V of V+

Data out:

  • The white Data out wire is used to daisy-chain Indicators. This allows you to control multiple Indicators from a single serial output pin
  • Connect the Data out wire to the green Data in wire of the next Indicator in the series to daisy-chain
  • If not using the Data out wire, use the included heat shrink to cover the exposed header pin

Guides

Subsea RGB LED Indicator Guide
Learn how to use the Subsea RGB LED Indicator!
Installing the Subsea RGB LED Indicator on the BlueROV2
Learn how to install the Subsea RGB LED Indicator on your BlueROV2!

Support

Blue Robotics Technical Support Form