# WS2811 12v

**URL:** <https://wled.discourse.group/t/ws2811-12v/6256>\
**Category:** Issues\
**Created:** [November 3, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/ws2811-12v/6256 "2022-11-03T22:17:46Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 3, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/ws2811-12v/6256/1 "2022-11-03T22:17:46Z")

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Hello,  
I come to you today because I have a problem with my WS2811 strip, the 5v work well but not the 12v, they sparkle. While inquiring I read that a level shifter was needed. What I bought and put but it still doesn’t work. I use a WS2811 12v led strip, a nodemcu, and the level shifter link below. Is it possible to get some help please ?

> **[Haisheng 15PCS Convertisseur de niveau logique Nano V3.0 Mini NodeMCU Lua Module...](https://www.amazon.fr/Haisheng-Convertisseur-logique-NodeMCU-broches/dp/B095H64XSV)**
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> Description du produit: Caractéristiques: Notre Convertisseur de niveau 3,3 V à 5 V peut être transmis bidirectionnel avec 4 canaux entre haute tension logique et basse tension logique. Chaque Convertisseur de niveau 4 canaux peut convertir 4 broches...

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**Author:** ![divsys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a3d4f5/32.png) [@divsys](https://wled.discourse.group/u/divsys)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2022, 12:12pm UTC](https://wled.discourse.group/t/ws2811-12v/6256/2 "2022-11-04T12:12:06Z")

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Those level converters look suspiciously like I2C designed devices that are often too slow for WLED.

Can you post some more details about your wiring setup, number of LEDs, MCU type, etc. etc?  
Do you have common grounds between your 5V, 12V and data lines?

What happens if you try and drive a small number of 12V LEDs (say 20) and/or set the brightness low?