3mm Round Top RGB Fast Auto Change LED - Ultra Bright

The 3mm round top RGB fast auto change is great way to add animation and style to any project. This led is one of the most popular sizes out there for a large percentage of projects and products.

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3MMROUNDTOPLEDRGBFAST
Color
Red/Green/Blue (RGB)
Size
3mm Round Top Clear
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Description / 3mm Round Top RGB Fast Auto Change LED - Ultra Bright

The 3mm Red/Green/Blue (RGB) LED (Round Top, Clear) is the standard through-hole LED for automatic RGB color cycling (fast transition) — no controller needed, just apply power. Clear lens with a focused 20-30 Degrees beam — bright and directional, the classic DIP LED that fits every breadboard, panel bezel, and holder on the market.

The 3mm (T-1) head is the compact choice — fits smaller enclosures, 1590A/1590B pedal boxes, and scales realistically for HO and N gauge model railroad signals and indicator positions.

Self-cycling at fast speed — no controller or programming needed.

Size3mm (T-1)
Forward Voltage3.0-3.4v
Brightness5,000-8,000mcd
Viewing Angle20-30 Degrees
LensClear — focused beam
PackageT-1 through-hole DIP
Drive Current20mA typical

Common applications

  • Eye-catching displays: Auto-cycling RGB that transitions rapidly through red, green, blue, and blended colors. Perfect for attention-getting retail displays, trade show demos, and event decorations.
  • Cosplay and prop accents: Color-shifting energy cores, magical artifacts, sci-fi tech panels. No controller board needed — simplifies wiring inside costumes.
  • Arcade cabinet attract mode: Color-cycling accent lighting that draws players to the cabinet.
  • Holiday and seasonal displays: Multi-color accent without programming.
  • Children's projects and gifts: Mesmerizing color show from a single LED + battery. Great for science fair and STEM demos.

Standard T-1 through-hole footprint. Fits all 3mm LED holders, bezels, and panel-mount clips. Add a current-limiting resistor matched to your supply voltage — see our LED Resistor Calculator for the exact value.

Need a wider beam? See our 3mm Diffused Round Top LEDs (soft glow, no hotspot) or Diffused LEDs for soft glow applications.

Resistor quick reference (20mA):
SupplyResistorRating
5V100Ω1/4W
9V300Ω1/4W
12V470Ω1/4W
15V*620Ω1/2W
18V750Ω1/2W

*Use 15V instead of 12V for vehicle/alternator sources to account for charging voltage (13.8–14.4V).

Full LED Resistor Calculator → for other voltages, series strings, and parallel configurations. Or skip the math with our 20mA Current Limiter (2–45V DC).

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Standard LEDs require a current-limiting resistor matched to your power supply voltage. Use our LED Resistor Calculator at /blog/led-resistor-calculator.html to find the exact value.
Clear lens LEDs produce a focused, directional beam (15-30 degrees) — bright when viewed head-on. Diffused lens LEDs scatter light evenly for a soft glow visible from all angles. Use clear for signals and indicators; use diffused for ambient lighting and props where the LED is visible.
Yes. Connect through a current-limiting resistor (typically 220-330 ohm for 5V) to any digital output pin. The LED Resistor Calculator can help you find the exact value for your setup.

DC power recommended: LEDs are designed for DC. Running on AC will cause flickering and reduce lifespan. If you're using a low-voltage AC source — such as a model railroad transformer output or DCC track voltage — convert it to DC first with a bridge rectifier.

Also available: 1.8mm (smaller) · 5mm (larger)

Sold individually (1 LED per quantity ordered).

PCB Design: KiCad footprint: LED_THT:LED_D3.0mm (built-in with KiCad). EasyEDA: search “LED_D3.0mm” in the built-in library. Download KiCad files ↓

Specifications are sourced from manufacturer data and may be updated without notice. While we work to keep product information accurate, always verify critical parameters against the manufacturer's datasheet for production designs. Found an error or discrepancy? Let us know — we genuinely appreciate the correction.

More Information

Size 3mm Round Top Clear
Color Red/Green/Blue (RGB)
Luminosity/Brightness 5,000-8,000 mcd
Forward Voltage 3.0-3.4v
Current 20mA
Wavelength N/A RGB Auto Fast
Viewing Angle 20-30 Degrees
Mount Style Through Hole (DIP)
Lens Color Clear
LED Brightness Class Super/Ultra/Extreme
Documentation Link Documentation: 3mm Round Top RGB Fast LED Datasheet / Specifications

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