# NeoPixel WS2812 LED Setup Instruction

## Ardupilot NeoPixel Setup Guide

Follow the instruction below to set this up.

* Set [NTF\_LED\_TYPES](https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/parameters.html#ntf-led-types) to include NeoPixel

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* Setup LED Parameter：

  * &#x20;[NTF\_LED\_BRIGHT:](https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/parameters.html#ntf-led-bright-led-brightness) 3
  * &#x20;[NTF\_LED\_LEN](https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/parameters.html#ntf-led-len) : 0
  * &#x20;[NTF\_LED\_OVERRIDE](https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/parameters.html#ntf-led-override-specifies-colour-source-for-the-rgbled): 0

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* In this example, we connected the wiring as follow:

  * Motor 1 LED -> AUX (FMU) PWM 1
  * Motor 2 LED -> AUX (FMU) PWM 2
  * Motor 3 LED -> AUX (FMU) PWM 3
  * Motor 4 LED -> AUX (FMU) PWM 4

  <figure><img src="/files/YwNmJOjnO05Ysd40u4qV" alt="" width="287"><figcaption><p>Ardupilot Default Motor# &#x26; Direction (Quad X)</p></figcaption></figure>
* In the Servo Output Page, set:
  * &#x20;\#9 function -> NeoPixel1&#x20;
  * &#x20;\#10 function -> NeoPixel2
  * &#x20;\#11 function -> NeoPixel3&#x20;
  * &#x20;\#12 function -> NeoPixel4&#x20;

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