KY-009 RGB Full Color LED SMD Module

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The KY-009 RGB Full Color LED module emits a range of colors by mixing red, green, and blue light. Each color is adjusted by using PWM.

Compatible with popular electronics platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi and ESP32.

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KEYES KY-009 RGB full color LED SMD module for Arduino

KY-009 Specifications

This module consists of a 5050 SMD LED and 4 male header pins. Use with limiting resistors to prevent LED burnout.

Operating Voltage5V max
Red 1.8V ~2.4V
Green 2.8V ~ 3.6V
Blue 2.8V ~ 3.6V
Forward Current20mA ~ 30mA
Operating Temperature-25°C to 85°C [-13°F ~ 185°F]
Board Diemsions18.5mm x 15mm [0.728in x 0.591in]

Connection Diagram

Connect the red pin (R) to Pin 9, the green pin (G) to pin 10, the blue pin (B) to pin 11 and finally the ground pin (-) to GND.

You must use resistors between the board and the Arduino to prevent LED burnout.

KY-009BreadboardArduino
R180Ω resistorPin 9
G110Ω resistorPin 10
B110Ω resistorPin 11
–GND
Arduino KY-009 connection diagram

KY-009 Arduino Code

The following Arduino sketch will cycle through various colors by changing the PWM value on each of the three primary colors.

int redpin = 11; //select the pin for the red LED
int bluepin =10; // select the pin for the  blue LED
int greenpin = 9;// select the pin for the green LED

int val;

void setup() {
  pinMode(redpin, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(bluepin, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(greenpin, OUTPUT);
  Serial.begin(9600);
}

void loop() 
{
  for(val = 255; val > 0; val--)
  {
    analogWrite(redpin, val);  //set PWM value for red
    analogWrite(bluepin, 255 - val); //set PWM value for blue
    analogWrite(greenpin, 128 - val); //set PWM value for green
    Serial.println(val); //print current value 
    delay(1); 
  }
  for(val = 0; val < 255; val++)
  {
    analogWrite(redpin, val);
    analogWrite(bluepin, 255 - val);
    analogWrite(greenpin, 128 - val);
    Serial.println(val);
    delay(1); 
  }
}

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4 thoughts on “KY-009 RGB Full Color LED SMD Module”

  2. I apologize, but better control I saw on sale there are models with the right RGB series at this point necessary to determine which module is using.
    Do not consider my previous message!

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    • I confirm.
      My module has wrong pin labels, as the Green pin is the one near – pin.
      So, even if pins are labeled -RGB, mine are actually -GRB.

      My advice is to put at least 220Ω before each pin at first use, to determine if your pins are labeled correctly, without risking to burn the led.

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  3. HI great job, but I wanted indicate that the pins are not in the right order and not -RGB but -GRB. You can correct the component?

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