# Hardware **URL:** https://wled.discourse.group/c/hardware/10.md?page=2 [Latest](https://wled.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://wled.discourse.group/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Capacitor on the 3.3V line](https://wled.discourse.group/t/capacitor-on-the-3-3v-line/14568)
**Author:** [@gbacchi73](https://wled.discourse.group/u/gbacchi73)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 11:57am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/capacitor-on-the-3-3v-line/14568 "2025-06-15T11:57:28Z")
Hi everyone! I have a question for you. Why is there a capacitor placed only on the 3.3V line and not on the 5V in this wiring diagram published on the official WLED website? Shouldn’t it be the other way around? The … --- ## [BLITZWILL Smart Outdoor Eaves Light](https://wled.discourse.group/t/blitzwill-smart-outdoor-eaves-light/14535)
**Author:** [@yocee8483](https://wled.discourse.group/u/yocee8483)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 9:01am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/blitzwill-smart-outdoor-eaves-light/14535 "2025-06-02T09:01:50Z")
Hi everyone, I’m using WLED (on a GLEDOPTO GL-C-010WL controller) to drive a BlitzWill Smart Outdoor Eaves Light strip (14.5m, Tuya-based, link: https://www.banggood.com/p-2025948.html). It is a 24V RGB addressable str… --- ## [Custom breakout board](https://wled.discourse.group/t/custom-breakout-board/14533)
**Author:** [@sublatus](https://wled.discourse.group/u/sublatus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 4:14am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/custom-breakout-board/14533 "2025-06-02T04:14:36Z")
First time designing a PCB for a lamp project I am working on. Hoping someone will look over my design and give me some feedback. Thanks! --- ## [Govee Strip Light 2 Pro (H61FX) and WLED](https://wled.discourse.group/t/govee-strip-light-2-pro-h61fx-and-wled/13950)
**Author:** [@Supertayt](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Supertayt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/govee-strip-light-2-pro-h61fx-and-wled/13950 "2025-05-20T17:35:13Z")
Good evening everyone. Pardon the X in the part number but the X represents the length of the kit you buy from Govee. The part I have is this one. I am attempting to connect these strip LEDs to an ESP32 board with and … --- ## [Suggested maximum current for setup](https://wled.discourse.group/t/suggested-maximum-current-for-setup/14495)
**Author:** [@BlackBird](https://wled.discourse.group/u/BlackBird)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/suggested-maximum-current-for-setup/14495 "2025-05-19T20:12:14Z")
Hello all, I am a rookie WLED enthusiast, but I do have some knowledge on electicity. This is my planned setup: Three 1.6m long Sk6812 (60 LEDs/meter) strips (in other words, 3 strips of 96 LEDs) 5 volts, 30 amps pow… --- ## [Multiple strips on the same pin](https://wled.discourse.group/t/multiple-strips-on-the-same-pin/14485)
**Author:** [@gbacchi73](https://wled.discourse.group/u/gbacchi73)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 10:48am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/multiple-strips-on-the-same-pin/14485 "2025-05-18T10:48:02Z")
Hi, I would like to connect 5 WS2812B LED strips, each with 30 LEDs, to a single pin on the ESP32 so that they all display the same effect. Is that possible? Thanks! --- ## [ESP32 in LR mode](https://wled.discourse.group/t/esp32-in-lr-mode/14460)
**Author:** [@harueg](https://wled.discourse.group/u/harueg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/esp32-in-lr-mode/14460 "2025-05-15T15:36:37Z")
Hi Has anybody tried WLED with the ESP32 lr (long range ) mode ? --- ## [FL1903B ic compatible? PAUTIX 12V/24V COB RGBIC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/fl1903b-ic-compatible-pautix-12v-24v-cob-rgbic/14480)
**Author:** [@wleduser1](https://wled.discourse.group/u/wleduser1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 11:29pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/fl1903b-ic-compatible-pautix-12v-24v-cob-rgbic/14480 "2025-05-13T23:29:44Z")
Hi Do you guys know if this LED strip wil work with WLED? https://es.aliexpress.com/i/1005004996765436.html From what I found, it uses the FL1903B (FL19038 maybe??) ic, RGB 24v strip, only one pin for data. Anywone k… --- ## [WLED costume Driver, worklog](https://wled.discourse.group/t/wled-costume-driver-worklog/13728)
**Author:** [@Tolo1996](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Tolo1996)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 5:49pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/wled-costume-driver-worklog/13728 "2025-05-07T17:49:49Z")
Hello everyone! I would like to open a new topic related to the construction of a WLED controller that will be used to illuminate costumes using LED strips. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find any similar project online, so I… --- ## [Esp8266ex](https://wled.discourse.group/t/esp8266ex/14452)
**Author:** [@Skubc](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Skubc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/esp8266ex/14452 "2025-05-08T15:11:42Z")
hello, i would like to make firmware for ESP8266EX, which is 160 mhz and has 16 mb rom. I would use the nightly build. I would like to know which microcontroller would be best to use and which tags should I change in st… --- ## [Clips for seed strings](https://wled.discourse.group/t/clips-for-seed-strings/14443)
**Author:** [@yds](https://wled.discourse.group/u/yds)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 12:57am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/clips-for-seed-strings/14443 "2025-05-06T00:57:28Z")
I have some WS8211 seed pixel strings I would like to attach to my house fascia. Anyone know of some 3d clips I could print to attach them with screws? I can find lots of models for round wire, but nothing for the flat… --- ## [Protect esp32 from short?](https://wled.discourse.group/t/protect-esp32-from-short/14424)
**Author:** [@imstuee](https://wled.discourse.group/u/imstuee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 10:38am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/protect-esp32-from-short/14424 "2025-05-01T10:38:12Z")
Hi. Im wiring up a few esp32 and around 80m or led strips etc. Is there anytbing i can put inline to protect the esp32 as ive already killed 2 by accidently shorting. Thanks (Using ws2811 and 24v power supplies to the… --- ## [Flashing a ESP32-S2 Mini](https://wled.discourse.group/t/flashing-a-esp32-s2-mini/14396)
**Author:** [@T\_i\_m](https://wled.discourse.group/u/T_i_m)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 5:07am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/flashing-a-esp32-s2-mini/14396 "2025-04-23T05:07:12Z")
I have flashed many types of ESP8266/32 over the years, mostly for Home Assistant via ESPHome and generally don’t have any issues doing so. Wanting to imbed some ESP32-S2’s on a Lamp 001 project I first tried installing… --- ## [Solar Powered WLED Help?](https://wled.discourse.group/t/solar-powered-wled-help/14371)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 11:59pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/solar-powered-wled-help/14371 "2025-04-18T23:59:35Z")
Has anyone come up with a good solution for an 18650 solar powered Esp32 wled build? If so I would appreciate any info/parts you could provide. This would be a very minimal setup. Basically it would need to power 2x 5v … --- ## [ESP32 devkit + ENC28J60 for wire Art-Net input](https://wled.discourse.group/t/esp32-devkit-enc28j60-for-wire-art-net-input/14306)
**Author:** [@ledlover](https://wled.discourse.group/u/ledlover)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 8:51am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/esp32-devkit-enc28j60-for-wire-art-net-input/14306 "2025-04-05T08:51:15Z")
Hi! I use ESP32 devkit with my led strip.All works perfect.And now i want connect enc28j60 board to my esp32 for artnet wired connection.Help me with this .Whats connection diagram and my steps for this ? --- ## [Does anyone make WLED thin wafer lights](https://wled.discourse.group/t/does-anyone-make-wled-thin-wafer-lights/14266)
**Author:** [@bc800](https://wled.discourse.group/u/bc800)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/does-anyone-make-wled-thin-wafer-lights/14266 "2025-03-30T14:38:16Z")
Govee’s are too thick for my application. I am specifically looking for 4" or 6" ceiling lights that can be configured as a single pixel --- ## [Fcob ws2811 led strip controller](https://wled.discourse.group/t/fcob-ws2811-led-strip-controller/14232)
**Author:** [@paystreak](https://wled.discourse.group/u/paystreak)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 5:53pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/fcob-ws2811-led-strip-controller/14232 "2025-03-26T17:53:26Z")
Just hooked up the fcob ws2811 from btf lighting (https://tinyurl.com/4zbrrdvb) Had some trouble and checked the product page. Under specs it says " This light strip is not compatible with WLED / ESP32 controllers, ple… --- ## [Support of external PWM IC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/support-of-external-pwm-ic/3188)
**Author:** [@Chris87-ux](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Chris87-ux)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 6:35pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/support-of-external-pwm-ic/3188 "2025-03-24T18:35:53Z")
Hello together, I would like to controll 9 additional “special” LEDs (40V 2W) with WLED. Unfortunately my controller (WT32-ETH01) only has 5 additional outputs left. Is there any support by default for an external PWM … --- ## [wESP32 revision 7 ETH\_PHY\_RTL8201 support](https://wled.discourse.group/t/wesp32-revision-7-eth-phy-rtl8201-support/6558)
**Author:** [@undertow](https://wled.discourse.group/u/undertow)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 5:54am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/wesp32-revision-7-eth-phy-rtl8201-support/6558 "2025-03-19T05:54:06Z")
From revision 7 onwards, the wESP32 boards are now using ethernet PHY type RTL8201 instead of LAN8720. Support for RTL8201 was added to espressif/arduino-esp32 after the fork used by WLED. Is anyone running WLED using … --- ## [WLED Iron Man light, worklog](https://wled.discourse.group/t/wled-iron-man-light-worklog/14058)
**Author:** [@Tolo1996](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Tolo1996)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2025, 1:20pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/wled-iron-man-light-worklog/14058 "2025-03-16T13:20:15Z")
Iron Man Led Driver To complement the costume I am designing, WLED costume Driver, worklog - #15 by Tolo1996 I would like to add gloves with the Iron Men effect Assumptions The project aims to make a system based … --- ## [QuinLED-Dig-QUAD - DS18B20 - WLED compatibility?](https://wled.discourse.group/t/quinled-dig-quad-ds18b20-wled-compatibility/14186)
**Author:** [@fleetz9689](https://wled.discourse.group/u/fleetz9689)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 9:19am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/quinled-dig-quad-ds18b20-wled-compatibility/14186 "2025-03-12T09:19:39Z")
I am building a housing that will have a QuinLED-Dig-Quad and 300w power supply which will be controlled by WLED. I know the DS18B20 is designed to work on the QuinLED-Dig-Quad however I can not find any information on h… --- ## [EZDIY-FAB ARGB PC Fans - how to wire up](https://wled.discourse.group/t/ezdiy-fab-argb-pc-fans-how-to-wire-up/2373)
**Author:** [@epictechlab](https://wled.discourse.group/u/epictechlab)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 1:47pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/ezdiy-fab-argb-pc-fans-how-to-wire-up/2373 "2025-03-11T13:47:59Z")
Hey, my name is Matthew and I have 8 of these ARGB PC Fans https://smile.amazon.de/dp/B07PDRV2VB/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_apa\_i\_CBRMF7FEQ3F673CQ3G8D. And I don’t understand how to wire them up. I’ve flashed WLED on an NODEMCU and … --- ## [Using the WLED current limiter](https://wled.discourse.group/t/using-the-wled-current-limiter/14111)
**Author:** [@wcndave](https://wled.discourse.group/u/wcndave)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 7:18pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/using-the-wled-current-limiter/14111 "2025-03-09T19:18:54Z")
I have a prototype setup with a benchtop power supply for a 5v LED strip SK6812 RBBW and a computer powering an ESP32. The strip is 300 LEDs long. The power calculator says I will need 14A. Setting this up, with a lim… --- ## [Sylvania kit](https://wled.discourse.group/t/sylvania-kit/14161)
**Author:** [@heysoundude](https://wled.discourse.group/u/heysoundude)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/sylvania-kit/14161 "2025-03-09T18:47:55Z")
my local discount/surplus store has kits of the above Sylvania-branded LED strips with controller and remote on sale for ridiculously little money. I’m wondering what the chances are of integrating them into Home Assi… --- ## [WLED for 5 channel RGBWW UCS2905](https://wled.discourse.group/t/wled-for-5-channel-rgbww-ucs2905/14144)
**Author:** [@harueg](https://wled.discourse.group/u/harueg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/wled-for-5-channel-rgbww-ucs2905/14144 "2025-03-09T16:23:51Z")
Hi Is there a 5 channel version of WLED in planning ? RGB and 2 whites, to achieve a high CRI with the whites and RGB as effect. As chip I’ve found the UCS2905. --- ## [What kind of led is it (fairy/christmas light)](https://wled.discourse.group/t/what-kind-of-led-is-it-fairy-christmas-light/9724)
**Author:** [@mmikee02](https://wled.discourse.group/u/mmikee02)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 9:51pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/what-kind-of-led-is-it-fairy-christmas-light/9724 "2025-03-03T21:51:39Z")
Hello , I have buy an led garland on Aliexpress (this model : https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005955549454.html, which was sold as an WS2811 led light on 12v DC. The led can be controlled with an IR remote to produc… --- ## [PWM range](https://wled.discourse.group/t/pwm-range/6266)
**Author:** [@SachaBellier](https://wled.discourse.group/u/SachaBellier)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 4:24pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/pwm-range/6266 "2025-03-03T16:24:18Z")
Hello, I’m trying to connect 24V led to my esp32 but can’t make it work properly. I’ve try different system, with optocoupler, IRFZ44n and TIP120. But the best result I got is that led turn on only at half the slider an… --- ## [Installed LEDs Then Realised The Controller Is Awful](https://wled.discourse.group/t/installed-leds-then-realised-the-controller-is-awful/14114)
**Author:** [@Hamd01](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Hamd01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 10:44am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/installed-leds-then-realised-the-controller-is-awful/14114 "2025-03-03T10:44:27Z")
Ok guys, so I have screwed up…and Ill be honest Ive come here to try to get some help on recovering a bad situation. The mistake I have made is to install a shed load of lights, because I thought they would work with my… --- ## [New controller SP511E](https://wled.discourse.group/t/new-controller-sp511e/3437)
**Author:** [@Artacus](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Artacus)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 4:41pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/new-controller-sp511e/3437 "2025-02-27T16:41:17Z")
The newest update to the SP501E controller just hit the shelves. Like the SP501E, it has an ESP8285 chip with 2MB flash. Unlike the SP501E, it has dual outputs (on a single pin), includes 3 case buttons, built in mic, an… --- ## [WT32-ETH01 with POE flickering](https://wled.discourse.group/t/wt32-eth01-with-poe-flickering/14097)
**Author:** [@DarthWeber](https://wled.discourse.group/u/DarthWeber)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 5:56pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/wt32-eth01-with-poe-flickering/14097 "2025-02-23T17:56:14Z")
Hi! I replaced my wroom esp32 with an WT32-ETH01 because i have LAN but not a reliable wifi connection at that setup. Both controllers use a level shifter, dame data line, same stripes. I use a poe adapter for my WT32-ET… [Previous page](https://wled.discourse.group/c/hardware/10.md?page=1) [Next page](https://wled.discourse.group/c/hardware/10.md?page=3)