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Also, if you're only using one color,  you only need to solder 2 wires - the common plus the lead to the color you want R,G or B.

If you get white LEDS decide if you want warm white (like a regular light bulb) or cool white (bluish white)... also only 2 wires to solder to each length.

Some LEDs can be cut at each one... the strips are marked at the points where they can be cut (where you see tabs connecting each segment)

They also make aluminum strips that you can put the LEDs into.  They have a frosted snap on cover and give a less harsh light than a strip of bare LEDs.

The RGB or white LED strips are commonly 12V DC or 5V DC.

And finally.....  they don't dim well by lowering the voltage.  You use a cheap (about $5) LED pwm dimmer to adjust the brightness.  One dimmer can control the whole panel's brightness.   Link here: https://www.amazon.com/Hiletgo...03568379&sr=8-29

I prefer 12V and the dimmers are readily available.

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