# Hardware **URL:** https://wled.discourse.group/c/hardware/10.md?page=5 [Latest](https://wled.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://wled.discourse.group/categories.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [How to config neon led strip in wled FCOB RGB WS2811 IC 630/m](https://wled.discourse.group/t/how-to-config-neon-led-strip-in-wled-fcob-rgb-ws2811-ic-630-m/12521)
**Author:** [@jb\_australia](https://wled.discourse.group/u/jb_australia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/how-to-config-neon-led-strip-in-wled-fcob-rgb-ws2811-ic-630-m/12521 "2024-08-29T15:37:40Z")
Hi all, newbie here what is the setting in wled for “length” for the following strip Input Voltage: DC12V, DC24V. BTF IC Type: FCOB RGB WS2811 IC. Wattage: 12V-12W/m FPCB Width: 630-10mm. LED Quantity: 630 LEDs/M. … --- ## [Custom WS2812B with Slider PCB](https://wled.discourse.group/t/custom-ws2812b-with-slider-pcb/12499)
**Author:** [@manoo](https://wled.discourse.group/u/manoo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 6:28am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/custom-ws2812b-with-slider-pcb/12499 "2024-08-27T06:28:37Z")
Hello everyone, will the wiring work like this? I am only concerned with the wiring of the LEDs. The LEDs are to be operated with +5V from an ESP32. The DataIn is also connected from the ESP32. And, have I not consid… --- ## [3D palm-sized props built from custom PCBs](https://wled.discourse.group/t/3d-palm-sized-props-built-from-custom-pcbs/12479)
**Author:** [@TokyoDave](https://wled.discourse.group/u/TokyoDave)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 7:57am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/3d-palm-sized-props-built-from-custom-pcbs/12479 "2024-08-26T07:57:28Z")
This is a series of experiments with 3d lighting elements built from PCBs. The physical pixel layout is basically a spiral from (arbitrary) top to the opposite bottom. The dodecahedrons with 20mm and 27mm edges are big … --- ## [Pixel Tiles (updated with version 2)](https://wled.discourse.group/t/pixel-tiles-updated-with-version-2/12260)
**Author:** [@TokyoDave](https://wled.discourse.group/u/TokyoDave)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 7:53am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/pixel-tiles-updated-with-version-2/12260 "2024-08-22T07:53:18Z")
A simple prototype of a simple idea: slide-together hexagonal pixel tiles, input on one side and split outputs on 5 sides. Use case is prototyping/quicky props. EDIT I’m thinking of these as a 5cm spaced LED string, ch… --- ## [Led strips to use for stair effects](https://wled.discourse.group/t/led-strips-to-use-for-stair-effects/12443)
**Author:** [@Vanfilmguy](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Vanfilmguy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 7:05am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/led-strips-to-use-for-stair-effects/12443 "2024-08-18T07:05:50Z")
Hello, I am interested in setting up led’s on my stairs in my new home and wish to know which hardware I should be getting. I will be approx 27meters over 2 stairways. Is there a kit that has a big roll of that length… --- ## [Tuya / lsc festoon lights](https://wled.discourse.group/t/tuya-lsc-festoon-lights/8838)
**Author:** [@lesleylemmens](https://wled.discourse.group/u/lesleylemmens)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 11:45pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/tuya-lsc-festoon-lights/8838 "2024-08-15T23:45:34Z")
Did anyone manage to get this type tuya/ lsc (lsc is rebranded tuya) festoon lights working on wled? --- ## [Inconsistent boot success for battery driven project](https://wled.discourse.group/t/inconsistent-boot-success-for-battery-driven-project/12377)
**Author:** [@djdrey909](https://wled.discourse.group/u/djdrey909)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 1:54am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/inconsistent-boot-success-for-battery-driven-project/12377 "2024-08-12T01:54:56Z")
I am building a replica sword from Legend of Zelda and plan to put some LED lighting effects in it. I’ve used WLED in the past so was planning on using it again for this project. This is what I have setup: 18650 batte… --- ## [WS2811 Led strip. Max Current](https://wled.discourse.group/t/ws2811-led-strip-max-current/12375)
**Author:** [@mykiwichristmas007](https://wled.discourse.group/u/mykiwichristmas007)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 5:07am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/ws2811-led-strip-max-current/12375 "2024-08-04T05:07:06Z")
Hi what is the max current i can set in the app? --- ## [CCT with 3 channels](https://wled.discourse.group/t/cct-with-3-channels/12311)
**Author:** [@Stefan-Olt](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Stefan-Olt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 6:55am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/cct-with-3-channels/12311 "2024-07-30T06:55:09Z")
Hi, I made LED boards with 3 different LEDs: 1800K, 2700K and 5700K Why? I did this because I wanted the extra-warm-white but my tests showed that mixing 1800K and 5700K does not give a nice standard warm white. Theor… --- ## [4 panel Matrix power question](https://wled.discourse.group/t/4-panel-matrix-power-question/11859)
**Author:** [@madradrakie](https://wled.discourse.group/u/madradrakie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 11:46am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/4-panel-matrix-power-question/11859 "2024-07-25T11:46:25Z")
Hello, I am currently busy with building a large matrix bord of 4 panels with each 480 LEDS (total 1920LEDS). Every panel will have his own power supply contected to it. The matrix is controlled with an ESP32 using 4 pi… --- ## [WS2812b "mini" LEDs not controllable, crashing (?) ESP-M3](https://wled.discourse.group/t/ws2812b-mini-leds-not-controllable-crashing-esp-m3/12291)
**Author:** [@Arak0n](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Arak0n)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 7:00am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/ws2812b-mini-leds-not-controllable-crashing-esp-m3/12291 "2024-07-25T07:00:33Z")
Hi. I’m trying to control this LED strip: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006937738626.html via an ESP-M3 flashed with the current WLED Beta. The first LED turns white, the second turns green, otherwise there’s zer… --- ## [Struggling with Ethernet](https://wled.discourse.group/t/struggling-with-ethernet/12293)
**Author:** [@kchester](https://wled.discourse.group/u/kchester)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/struggling-with-ethernet/12293 "2024-07-24T15:11:13Z")
This is a new thread related to an earlier post about Olimex ESP32-Gateway. Thinking that board just wasnt supported I searched for “ESP32 POE” and came up with another Olimex board. ESP32-POE - Open Source Hardware Boa… --- ## [PSA: Don't buy Athom](https://wled.discourse.group/t/psa-dont-buy-athom/10886)
**Author:** [@dudewheresmacar](https://wled.discourse.group/u/dudewheresmacar)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 12:35pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/psa-dont-buy-athom/10886 "2024-07-22T12:35:52Z")
I’m here to announce that purchasing any Athom Tech WLED products will result in a significant loss in your time and productivity. My hope was that, since they are one of the very few brands who are selling all-in-one b… --- ## [Installation on Xiao ESP32S3](https://wled.discourse.group/t/installation-on-xiao-esp32s3/9965)
**Author:** [@405nm](https://wled.discourse.group/u/405nm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 2:02pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/installation-on-xiao-esp32s3/9965 "2024-07-20T14:02:17Z")
Hello, Has anyone had success installing onto the Xiao S3 board? I found the topic here and tried both intallation websites mentioned. They both claim to flash without issue, but the board never comes up on Wi-Fi. I … --- ## [Some custom ArtNet/DMX PCBs](https://wled.discourse.group/t/some-custom-artnet-dmx-pcbs/12248)
**Author:** [@TokyoDave](https://wled.discourse.group/u/TokyoDave)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 12:40am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/some-custom-artnet-dmx-pcbs/12248 "2024-07-17T00:40:24Z")
I’ve always liked those cheap bipolarity LED strings, but hated the patterns, and secondly that they are standalone uncoordinated things that become tiresome… Here is my attempt to roll my own, built around the ESP-M2. … --- ## [Push button dont works in d1 mini](https://wled.discourse.group/t/push-button-dont-works-in-d1-mini/3109)
**Author:** [@wl11lm](https://wled.discourse.group/u/wl11lm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 11:36pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/push-button-dont-works-in-d1-mini/3109 "2024-07-15T23:36:42Z")
I’m trying put a push button in a Wemos d1 mini in gpio0 (d3 pin), but it dont works. --- ## [Olimex ESP32-Gateway Ethernet configuration](https://wled.discourse.group/t/olimex-esp32-gateway-ethernet-configuration/12164)
**Author:** [@kchester](https://wled.discourse.group/u/kchester)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/olimex-esp32-gateway-ethernet-configuration/12164 "2024-07-09T22:17:12Z")
Hello- I have installed WLED 0.15-0-b4 (Ethernet) on an Olimex ESP32-Gateway. I can’t find any ethernet info in the docs for this board but the chip on the board is an SMSC 8710A. The pinout says “GPIO05, GPIO17 can b… --- ## [ESP32 Controller, Can't Use Second Channel (kills Wifi connection)](https://wled.discourse.group/t/esp32-controller-cant-use-second-channel-kills-wifi-connection/12126)
**Author:** [@xtalker](https://wled.discourse.group/u/xtalker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 2:10am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/esp32-controller-cant-use-second-channel-kills-wifi-connection/12126 "2024-07-09T02:10:14Z")
I have a Gledopto WLED ESP32 controller that I bought specifically to use both LED channels to connect both a SK6812 (36 LEDs) and a WS2281X LED (150 LEDS) strips. My problem is that I lose the Wifi connection if I att… --- ## [Athom 15W RGBCCT bulb](https://wled.discourse.group/t/athom-15w-rgbcct-bulb/4451)
**Author:** [@Seba-VT](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Seba-VT)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 5:45am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/athom-15w-rgbcct-bulb/4451 "2024-07-02T05:45:38Z")
I’ve been playing with this bulb flashing it with different firmwares. https://www.athom.tech/blank-1/15w-color-bulb It is a nice bulb and very easy to take a part to have access to the TX/RX pins. I flashed it with t… --- ## [Esp32 CYD (cheap yellow display)](https://wled.discourse.group/t/esp32-cyd-cheap-yellow-display/11991)
**Author:** [@Strider\_Matic](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Strider_Matic)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/esp32-cyd-cheap-yellow-display/11991 "2024-06-30T17:21:29Z")
I was wondering if there is any plans to support the esp32 cheap yellow display with the gui available through the touchscreen? Or if its even possible. Just wondering. --- ## [PAUTIX COB LED Strip Light White setings](https://wled.discourse.group/t/pautix-cob-led-strip-light-white-setings/12148)
**Author:** [@Dominicd](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Dominicd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/pautix-cob-led-strip-light-white-setings/12148 "2024-06-30T16:31:13Z")
Hi All, I purchased this COB white strip from PAUTIX via Amazon: It does not give any indication on the LED model used (except ‘COB White’) I intend to use the DigUno (v3) in 24VDC and WLED. All is wired properly bu… --- ## [ESP32 s3 cant flash.help!](https://wled.discourse.group/t/esp32-s3-cant-flash-help/11616)
**Author:** [@Cyberdine](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Cyberdine)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 1:32pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/esp32-s3-cant-flash-help/11616 "2024-06-29T13:32:00Z")
Oh boy… Hi everyone. I have these… Apparently esp32 s3 8 and 16 mb I have 2 of each type. Neither want to play at all… failing … Confused with finding many attempts at getting some life out of them… yet haven’t fou… --- ## [Hack: Use Hall Effect switch as Flash button](https://wled.discourse.group/t/hack-use-hall-effect-switch-as-flash-button/12133)
**Author:** [@TokyoDave](https://wled.discourse.group/u/TokyoDave)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 10:50am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/hack-use-hall-effect-switch-as-flash-button/12133 "2024-06-27T10:50:32Z")
The idea came to me in a flash: rather than cutting holes for a flash button for my custom boards, why not use a Hall Effect switch which I can activate with a magnet outside the case? I have a USB Stick format ESP-M2 b… --- ## [Installer des boutons](https://wled.discourse.group/t/installer-des-boutons/12121)
**Author:** [@queche](https://wled.discourse.group/u/queche)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 12:42am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/installer-des-boutons/12121 "2024-06-27T00:42:05Z")
Good evening, once again I am going to call on your knowledge. I have a NodeMCU ESP8266 to do a nice little assembly. I have already made good progress thanks to you. I would like to associate control buttons or a remote… --- ## [5V high power PSU IP67](https://wled.discourse.group/t/5v-high-power-psu-ip67/12054)
**Author:** [@harueg](https://wled.discourse.group/u/harueg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2024, 1:05pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/5v-high-power-psu-ip67/12054 "2024-06-22T13:05:01Z")
Has anybody found a 5V 200 - 400W PSU with IP67 rating ? --- ## [Physical Controller for 20 WLED nodes](https://wled.discourse.group/t/physical-controller-for-20-wled-nodes/12024)
**Author:** [@zumdar](https://wled.discourse.group/u/zumdar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 6:58pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/physical-controller-for-20-wled-nodes/12024 "2024-06-18T18:58:02Z")
hii im wondering if anyone has any examples of physical controllers to control WLED? I want to retrofit the overhead fixtures at my work with WLED and be able to control all of them from a central physical controller. I… --- ## [BR30 or downlight options?](https://wled.discourse.group/t/br30-or-downlight-options/12058)
**Author:** [@miketunes](https://wled.discourse.group/u/miketunes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 6:37am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/br30-or-downlight-options/12058 "2024-06-18T06:37:09Z")
I’d like to set ledfx for reactive ceiling lights. It looks like any WLED lights should work but Kauf is the only brand I’ve found so far. Anyone aware of other options? --- ## [SMD5050 led strip](https://wled.discourse.group/t/smd5050-led-strip/11970)
**Author:** [@Oddis40](https://wled.discourse.group/u/Oddis40)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 11:34pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/smd5050-led-strip/11970 "2024-06-05T23:34:34Z")
What kind of chip is that on this led strip? It is SMD5050 led and runs at 12 v. Look at the picture. --- ## [H801 Unlikely addressable RGB controller](https://wled.discourse.group/t/h801-unlikely-addressable-rgb-controller/7753)
**Author:** [@jeffeb3](https://wled.discourse.group/u/jeffeb3)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 8:38am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/h801-unlikely-addressable-rgb-controller/7753 "2024-06-03T08:38:10Z")
TL; DR This is how I control 12V or 5V addressable LEDs with the H801 controller. What is the H801? The H801 is older hardware (2017 might be when I bought mine). They still seem to be for sale at the time of writing… --- ## [ESP32-S2 Matrix](https://wled.discourse.group/t/esp32-s2-matrix/11954)
**Author:** [@bobbybeard](https://wled.discourse.group/u/bobbybeard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 5:30am UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/esp32-s2-matrix/11954 "2024-06-02T05:30:11Z")
Has anyone played around with the ESP32-S2 with the matrix that is built in? Kinda have some ideas for projects that this could work with. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806811301551.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa [Previous page](https://wled.discourse.group/c/hardware/10.md?page=4) [Next page](https://wled.discourse.group/c/hardware/10.md?page=6)