Plug n Play WLED Controller: 5v, 12v, 24v Compatible! Full Walkthrough.

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

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[@RR-rm6ge]

Love your network name!

[@Krakenled]

Hey Chris, athom have been making these for a long time.

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

@@Krakenled Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Yeah they for sure have been around for a bit but for some reason they have never sold them on Amazon in the US. The majority of people that watch my channel are from the US and we have been spoiled with free 1 or 2 day shipping to the point that when I do leave links to the same products on Amazon and AliExpress hardly anyone ever buys from AliExpress even though often times it's cheaper there. I'm not sure what shipping times are in outer countries but in the US most things take about 2 or 3 weeks to ship when ordering from AliExpress.

[@Krakenled]

@@ChrisMaherDIY You inspired all my work. U gave me all my ideas on future projects. I'm lucky to have an engineer helping me with my work. Your channel is an inspiration to ppl like me

[@InsaiyanTech]

@@ChrisMaherDIYhey by any chance can I get govee Leda and combine wled to it with this?

[@alexgrahams222]

I am not electrically inclined but after 8 hours of research and piecing products together I think I have my solution (I hope it all works)...wouldn't have been possible at all without these videos. Thanks Chris!

[@tensiondriven]

Your writing is exceptional, @chris - I expected a basic walkthrough, but you included tons of important details, along with some of the reasons/context about them. Really exceptional writing!

[@kb0cow]

Wow thanks Chris, love learning about esp32 and WLED with your videos

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks for watching buddy!

[@trvswst]

Thank you so much! I was intimidated to dive into ESP32 and WLED, but your clear instructions and product pairing made it feel accessible. I just set up my first set of lights, and I couldn't be happier.

[@iggy_ing]

Do not auto update the firmware currently. It will disable the microphone settings and you have to flash it manually to the audio reactive version.

[@Krakenled]

I've been using the athom controller for a long time. This product isn't new. Update it to moon modules wled which is the best sound active version of wled

[@TestCycles]

How do I flash it manually

[@Krakenled]

@@TestCycles U can upload modules and patches via wifi thru a PC

[@TestCycles]

@@Krakenled Thank you. Will try that.

[@jimxu8732]

@@Krakenled Hi, is there any link to get the update files?

[@elliottszarowski695]

Hey I have been wanting to redesign my room for a long while now and was stumbling upon this channel with your room setup. I also hated my old “dumb” rgb strips that were around 10 bucks on Amazon and wanted a better solution. I have already spent Sever hours watching videos on your channel with everything I could possibly need to know to get started with WLED and making my own projects, but I will definitely be copying your amazing table when I saw the end result I gasped. Well done your videos have been amazing giving me confidence to actually start this and not use a cheep option that looks way less good.

[@jmcguire56]

I love the COB lights so much.

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

They really are awesome! Have you done any fun projects using them?!

[@jmcguire56]

Fun? No. lol I used them for under cabinet lighting in the kitchen and some under desk lighting in my home office.@@ChrisMaherDIY

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Lol I hear ya! I put some under my counter and we still use them every single day. Makes a huge difference!

[@jmcguire56]

@@ChrisMaherDIY We do too. I have them connected to Alexa, works great!

[@PixelPainta]

Bro thank you !! So simple I'm picking up a couple for my projects .

[@ua7pyro591]

Wow this is nuts! I'm really glad this stuff is affordable now

[@ADD.min.Trades]

This is what I was looking for! I have had so many headaches with the quinled stuff as time has passed.

[@victorkapadia9061]

Hi Chris great video! I ordered 20 meters of the BTF FCOB WS2814 DC24V 784LED/m 70IC 10mm width version. My question is will this controller be able to run 15,680 leds? Led strips calls for 24V 3A power per 5m, hence my total load would be 12A but the Ericsity controller rated for 10A max. Your thoughts?

[@tobiasfunke]

Thanks so much for your videos, they've been very helpful on my journey to set up some cool LEDs in my kid's bedrooms. Have you looked at or tried the dig2go? I would love a review from you or some insight on your channel, it looks like a great all-in-one and easy way to get some lights set up.

[@GRJOHN360]

Great video Chris! I have two questions. 1) Does this ESP WLED controller offer the same results like the original ESP? Which one do you prefer an why? 2) You connect the SK6812 strip with black AC power supply but on your desk you use a 60A power supply. When can i use the one or the other? Whats the difference? Thank you for your time. God bless you

[@victorvek5227]

Would you say the SK6812 are you favorite LED strip at the moment? You do so much, and talk so fast through everything, that I can never tell what your “go-to” stuff is at the moment!

[@GhostofTatooine]

love this controller as it supports the full range of voltages, it is now in my basket. It, or something that looks similar but a different name, is available in the uk.

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Awesome! Glad there is something similar available over there!

[@AIRW0LFA567W]

yes, does look the same but it does not say its got a built in mic like the one in this video

[@jayjosephtv]

Which one did you find, I’m struggling to find one in the UK

[@AIRW0LFA567W]

@@jayjosephtv type in GLEDOPTO WLED LED, hope this helps

[@AIRW0LFA567W]

@@jayjosephtv GLEDOPTO WLED LED

[@3papproductions103]

Chris, your videos are the best! So helpful! Will you create a tutorial regarding WS 2812 LED panels?

[@Krakenled]

Do u mean matrix panels?

[@3papproductions103]

@@Krakenled yes. I have an 8 x 8 ..haven't figured out how to configure with wled

[@Krakenled]

@@3papproductions103 There is section for matrix. Personally I haven't setup matrix panels. I have 32*64 and 8*32 panels but wasn't happy with what wled can do. There is a new release soon but there is also night driver software for matrix. There are plenty of KZbin vids on using matrix with wled

[@Tijlemanz]

Hey Chris, great video. I see that you connected a 5v ledstrip (5 meters 60 led pm)? If so did you notice the limit the controller gives (10A) where de 5v Ledstris needs more (18a), how does that affected the strip?

[@OmairArif]

Is the data output from this 5V or 3.3V? If I used this would I still need a level shifter if there is 15ft between the controller and strip

[@NRML_NKCNM]

which controller supports apple home kit? Can such controllers be connected to a regular power bank?

[@imagamejunky4652]

Great videos. One thing I'm not sure of is the benefit of running 24 vs 12 volt. I understand that with greater voltage you can run smaller gauge wire. Why would I want to purchase the 24 volt instead of the 12-volt? I'm going to put LEDs around the perimeter of my game room. 88 feet. Would I be better off with the 24-volt? Will I be able to run all 88 ft off of one power supply? I'm assuming I could run 2 44ft strips off of one controller. Any help would be appreciated

[@racecarchar]

Can I power this with a 20v tool battery directly? Or should I run a 12v step down converter?

[@KodaTora]

at approx 3:00 you mentioned keeping the amps to 4 because thats the limit of the jst connectors. would it be possible to go the full 8-10 amps if you just cut the jst connector off and put the wires from the strip directly into the controller?

[@EvanWasHere]

Ditto on this question

[@victorkapadia9061]

I m curious as well

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks for watching and great question! If you cut off the jst connector and use the wires on the strip I would maybe then go up to 6amps. The wires on the strip are either 20 or 22 awg which are pretty thin. If I wanted to go higher than 6amps I would then solder my own thicker 18awg wires and then go up to 9amps if needed keeping it a little below what the controller says is the max which is 10. Hope that helps!

[@KodaTora]

thank you for the clear and detailed answer!@@ChrisMaherDIY

[@IntermitTech]

Sadly cutting the wire off won't help much since those aren't the limiting factor is the LED strip itself, not the wires. Whatever diameter wire you attach to a generic ws28xx strip you will not get more then 4A into a single edge connection or about 8A into a middle connection. The strip just has too much resistance on it's copper tracks to allow for more hence why we need to do power injection to combat "voltage drop" (which in actuality is combatting the resistance by adding more copper). There are controllers out there which have power distribution and fusing all on the controller itself, but not on Amazon.

[@MrBfish]

Awesome video. Thank you! One set of questions: I am trying to add lights to 2 short bar shelves (one is about 3 feet long and the other is 5 feet long). Can I cut the SK6812 strips? Do I lose the rest of the 5 meters or can I somehow reconnect the cut pieces? Or are there shorter strips (1-2 m) available that are equivalent and compatible? TIA

[@LeviBahn]

With the 5v, sk6812 strips, can you connect 4, 4m strips like the first example with 1 power supply without any power loss? If no, how big does my power supply need to be without power injections or is that unavoidable? Thanks!!

[@adaptedbythedans]

Your videos are the best.

[@christianvaldezdiez3722]

Hello! I do have 20 led strips WS2812B 5Vof 480 LEDs each, how would you recommend to control them all? I am actually using 1 Esp32 per two strips but thinking to update if possible

[@pryceg.5460]

I need help...for the first example you showed, if I wanted a higher brightness than 4000 would I need to cut off the connector and solder the wires together or what do I do?...I'm working on a tray ceiling and I need about 50-60 ft of LEDs, your video is amazing and has been the most helpful so far pls help.

[@uses0ap]

What are your thoughts on QuinLED's Dig2go controller? Seems like a very good value for complete plug & play solution for $50-65.

[@abrarchowdhury5078]

Hey Chris do you think you could make a video about custom led puck lights and using wled to control them?

[@matthewdearden8097]

Hello, great video. I have watched a couple of your videos now and subscribed to your channel. I have purchased 3 x SK6812 RGBW LED strips as I need a 12 m run around the perimeter of my room. What power supply would you recommend for my setup? Cheers Matt (UK)

[@johnnyy90]

Hello, The maximum number of LEDs on this controller is 800, but you put 1200 LEDs ws2815 or are there 800 LEDs on each GPIO? Do all 1200 LEDs work with only 12 v and 10 A? Good video. Keep it up.

[@HoundDogCatia]

Is it possible to connect multiple strips to the controller directly, or would each strip need its own controller? If so, how can you sync them?

[@angeljaimes3277]

I wish they can make one of this controllers Apple HomeKit compatible, so I can integrate it to my eco system and have some cool automation wit all my others lights I know Apple HomeKit has a lot of limitations but for example all the lights at my front yard at night are set to stay at very low brightness very very nice amber colors but when motion is detected all lights change to bright almost day light and look amazing and when the sensor stops detecting motion all my lights return to the low brightness… awesome video thanks for sharing

[@SirChiefUK]

How do you sync that to the tv light the Phillips Hue Sync box? I think this has more features and more fun…

[@AIWriteBlog]

Please make videos with generic esp8266 board and 4 pin led strip ... where there are two data wires along with vin & ground.

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks! I'll put that on my list of projects I would like to get to eventually! Thanks!

[@vicbcn5455]

Subscribed when I saw your SSID ;)

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Yeah buddy!

[@sanford1561]

I'm planning to use the BTF-LIGHTING WS2815 Light Strip and ESP32 WLED Controller with the power supply you recommended for my Kitchen remodeling project for the accent lights on top & under the cabinets. If I play music will the MIC on the ESP32 allow the light strip to match the beat of the music? Also, can I connect this Controller with the Alexa App? I didn't hear you say anything about that in your video, so I was curious before I purchased it on Amazon. Thanks again for the Full Walkthrough video.

[@clellbritt3434]

Is it possible to add an external button with this controller so that the controller can be hidden?

[@bubbl_media]

5:18 How do you think you can detect a voltage drop when the LED strips are all still on the roll?

[@deansiddall3729]

great information and video. what would you say would be the longest led run you could do with each strip and what power supply would be best. i probably want to do about 20m but think i may be better doing on lots of different runs. i would prefer the cob strip but it seems a lot.

[@humbertodelgado1018]

How can you do hard wire this led strip to a home switch?

[@coryballard8864]

Couple quick questions if you don’t mind. Looking at the BTF lighting WS281 4 32 foot Cobb strip and the. Alitove 24v 144w. Wondering if I can extend the strip lights past 32 feet and if so, would it require a power injector. I’m also looking at the ericsity wledesp32 to control everything and not sure if that has any length limitations. Thanks so much just getting into this brand new.

[@vicbcn5455]

Hey Mate! Im looking for a cob strip rgb cct IC. At the moment is not available, the seller only has rgb ww / rgb nw or rgb cw. Do you think with Neutral White will enought to generate with rgb the WarmnWhite and CoolWhite?

[@jimflood1590]

I bought 2 16 ft fcob strips, 12v power supply and the controller and got nothing but flickering. I'm going to try the 5c pcbs with a different psu and see if i get a better result. For an off the shelf product you shouldn't have to add a resister to resolve flickering.

[@MiniKingKoopa]

When powering 12v and 24v how come you leave the LED voltage in WLED at 5v? I changed mine to 12v on a 12v strip, but there is no 24v volt option for my 24v strip. Does that even matter?

[@death057]

In the final display you said you were using the cob lights as well as the WS 2815 which was the first ones you set up right what does the WS2812 look like does it look as good as the 15 or should I just get the 15s?

[@solera2008]

Great video as always. Question. What would be the benefit of buying this controller over the Domestic controller you reviewed a few weeks ago? Thanks.

[@KingstonBully]

I was wondering the same thing…. Which one has a better bang for your buck?? This one is obviously cheaper and I wonder if there is a big difference in performance if any?

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

They both have their advantages I would say. The domestic automation controllers have a built in relay and fuse plus have simple attachments made to connect different switches, sensors, and more. I also like that their controllers come with a jst connector already attached and I prefer their lever system for connecting wires since I can clearly see what's going on. I would say the advantage of this controller by ericsity is that it supports 5, 12, and 24 volt strips. But overall they both are great products!

[@wscottfunk]

What wattage 12v power supply for the COB lights? They show several -120v, 96v, 72v, 60v, 36v. Thanks for your awesome tutorials Chris!

[@jfgagne17]

Great stuff Chris. Always very informative! Can the controller be updated with the latest WLED firmware?Cheers

[@ezzathanna1]

Can I use that controller for my aquarium to mimic sunrise and sunset ?

[@rutgerdezeeuw]

What voltage led strip is good for what? I would like to make some sort of wake up light in the bedroom, should I pick the 24 volts?

[@craigvergy]

Hi Chris, love the channel. A couple of questions; I would like to run 20m (65ft) of 24v LEDs around the inside of my outdoor pergola. I thought 24v would be better, as it would provide a good amount of light. I was going to split the power load by running two 10m light strips (2 x 32ft) lengths off the one transformer (650w). Will one of these WLED controllers suffice, or will I need to use two controllers? If I need to use two, how do I sync the two controllers? How many of these controllers can be synced, as I would like to do other projects in the backyard. Any chance you could do a tutorial to show a step by step process of syncing? Thanks. Craig

[@JoeyDonatelli]

I would like to run multiple strips off of this single controller. I don't mean running them all in a row but rather multiple indivigual stips. Is this possible?

[@igeeko2706]

hey Chris awsum video! i have a question for some reason the Athom controller that works with individually adressable Led strip lights is not available on amazon any idea why? and also between those two what would you suggest to be the best opcion or both are fairly good keeping in mind the Athom controller can withstand 15amps thankyou in advance!

[@Dantestoussaint]

Legendary. Thank you Chris.

[@bwsct]

Could you show how to wire this to power that doesn't plug in to an outlet?

[@Relentless0neFPS]

Can this controller effectively operate two distinct LED strips simultaneously? I'm contemplating installing two strips within a corner diffuser. The intention is to designate one strip for color illumination and the other for pure white light. However, I am uncertain if this approach is advisable. Approximately a year ago, I corresponded with @chrisMaherDIY, who indicated that color strips might not offer optimal performance for dedicated white lighting. I am curious if technological advancements have since addressed this limitation, enabling LED strips to provide both superior color rendition and white illumination. If so, could you please recommend the most suitable LED strips and controller for this purpose?

[@dignan17]

I've tried to use this controller with the btf ws2814 but wasn't able to get it to work. I'll have to give it another try...

[@paulhopwood9741]

Hi Chris, love the videos! Q: For the 12v cob lights you linked, which are 21W / m. 105W total (5m strip). The 12v power supply you linked is 60W. Are you just limiting the Amps in WLED so that the power supply is fine? Trying to recreate your spiral project, so i assume this combo of power and 12V lights is fine? Thanks.

[@edwardhamalian3569]

Can that controller be used for outside my home led lights?

[@DRC-d6w]

Hello, I have a 42 foot motorhome that I want to run BTF-Lighting WS2811 IC=RGB from the front and down both sides plus around the back. Using the WLED Controller ESP8266 and connecting the 12v power from the motorhome. I believe there will be about 750 LEDs per side. Will i have to run 12v in a few spots per side for there to be enough power? can I just pull 12v from the closes power source at the end of the LED line? if so and the batteries are being charged will that hurt the LEDs having more than 12v ? would I need to install some sort of inline power stop so it can't get more than 12v? would I need 2 controllers ? one for each side? Im starting the runs at the front middle and wanted the light show to start at the front and end at the back middle .. any advice would be much appreciated . Thank you

[@elicitone]

On the Amazon link, what is the difference between "MIC" & "Mic with Download"? (on the product image a UART logo is on one)

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks for watching! From what I've read, the UART version has a micro usb port on the board that you can access by popping off the white main housing. This would be beneficial if you wanted to connect directly to your computer to do updates instead of over the air. I have not played around with the UART version but my understanding that is the only difference.

[@elicitone]

@@ChrisMaherDIY awesome thanks.... love your vids.... i have watched a bunch of them... keep up the great work!!!

[@Muglass]

Should you use a fuse for this kind of setup?

[@ohhyesitsonlyme]

Hi Chris, I wonder if you might be able to offer some advice. I’ve followed your tutorial on the 4 x 5m WS2815 LED’s, with one of the outputs extended from the WLED controller (mine has GPIO 1 and GPIO 2). I’ve used 22AWG 4pin LED Electric RGB Wire 22 Gauge Extension Cable 4 Core for RGB LED as I’m running 2 x 5m strips in 2 slat wall panels on one side of the cinema room and the same on the opposite side, but one side works fine however on the opposite side I’ve had to run about 5.5m of the 4 core extension cable, but hat side works once on switch on and then the data fails and it does all sorts except what it should. We know the LEDs are working fine and believe it’s a data corruption issue with the 4 core cable. I wonder whether you have any suggestions and if you’ve come across this issue before? Hope to hear from you soon. Many thanks. Per

[@jasonm17]

I have zero experience with WLED or esp boards. Are the two different GPIO channels individually controllable?

[@wesleybrandon1906]

I’m having trouble with the power supply. Do you have to to have the 5v power supply connected? I have 12v leds and I tried to connect a 12v power supply to the line inputs next to the barrel plug and the controller doesn’t turn on. Thanks!

[@nooneunique]

have you put a 2nd led strip on the spiral yet?.. you have another side that is empty and having 2 led strips, they would face each other by default in most places. meaning, you could get some interesting color mixing between the 2 opposing led strips facing each other in that wooden spiral etc... cool video thanx

[@Krakenled]

Hey Chris, this controller only has a esp8266 processor. Get an athom with the esp32 as is a superior controller

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks for watching! The first link in the description for the controller is the esp32 version. The second link is the 8266 variant. But for sure I will always go with the esp32 type!

[@hernandreier972]

What do you mean by Swap: W & G on 24v Cob RGBW: SK6812 configuration?

[@waiser4604]

Hey Chris, very nice video. I was wondering how important is it to get the exact number of LED's on a strip correct?

[@IzenOla-up3ld]

Much love ❤thank you for this 🙏please keep up the great hard work, content and videos

[@Barberbydefault]

nice video,, i have a barbrershop and i want to put led, wich set up of the one you listed is best to provide brightness, 12v or 24v ?? thank you

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks for watching! I'd go with the 24v!

[@thekinghat]

Thanks for the informative vid. Any suggestions if the wled app can’t find the lights? Connected phone and lights to same network but still the lights not found.

[@LikelyLagging]

What is the difference with the Esp8266 board?

[@normangoodger9047]

@ChrisMaherDIY, thanks for finding new things to simplify LED installs.. Quick question, the controller with mic, can you disable the mic, or is it all dependent on what is selected in WLED as to whether the chosen settings use the mic or not?

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks for watching and great question! It depends on the effect you choose. The mic will only engage if you select an animation/effect that is a sound react one. You still have all the non sound react animations and effects available that you can choose where the mic will do nothing on those. Hope that helps!

[@steveanimatrix3887]

you can disable the mic in WLED "sound settings" section

[@ahmed512]

Hello first of all thanks for your videos i'm new to WLED and i found your videos very explicative... I'm going to buy a controller like on the video and i wanted if it is possible to connect 2 (5meters FCOB 720LED 24V) in just one controller? Thanks

[@jonasgeiser2828]

I do have the BTF FCOB light strip with the same controller. I don't know why but the color/brightness is changing constantly even when selecting a solid color. I followed the exact same steps as you but nothing changes

[@razvantene5558]

I'm not really familiar with these controllers, can this one be used to dyi a ambilight for a pc monitor controlled by something like ambibox ? Or does it have to be a version with a usb connection to connect to the pc ?

[@rokmaggot]

I bought two of these and followed your instructions and they constantly keep resetting/rebooting, any idea what it could be?

[@--JohnDoe]

Question. I want this automated by google home. When you apply power to the controller, do the leds automatically come on? Or do I need to go into the app every time?

[@claffy78]

Good day chris, i would like to add some lights to my home project but my ? is i am looking at 100feet of running lights to circle my cealing. can this set up run all these light or will i need a booster. also i would love to add the motion lights on my stairs. 2 stearway. please give me some advise. thanks,

[@israelbr4019]

Can i use to connect to a CELL PHONE'S HOTSPOT network???? Since where I want to install 3 of these devices I don't have wifi I hope you can help me thanks community

[@nickbrockelman]

Yes, as long as your hotspot supports the number of Lights you will have attached to it and whatever you're using to control it with like your phone. Just need to know what the hotspots name and password is when you set it up in the app software. He mentions this when he talks about if setting up on his home network. You will just use your hotspot information instead of your home network information please note that most Wi-Fi hotspots especially if they are based from someone's phone will often have a low-power or Les use or timed power off

[@EasyDoesIt70]

I love your videos! I’m having trouble getting WLED working, not sure why. I’ve followed the instructions on several KZbin videos… help.😂

[@JB-fh1bb]

Best to start with pre-assembled hardware and a WS2812b strip and these new controllers seem like a great solution for the hardware!

[@EasyDoesIt70]

@@JB-fh1bb are those the red pre loaded ones on Amazon?

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks for watching and bummer your having issues! Anytime something doesnt work, it usually comes down to the grounds are not connected together, jumper wires are defective, or I forgot to update the gpio field in led preferences to the correct data pin i'm using on the esp device. Also make sure the arrows on the led strip are all pointing in the same direction which is away from the controller. Hope that helps!

[@JB-fh1bb]

@@EasyDoesIt70 I can’t speak to which ones you see on your local Amazon store, but there’s a link to the mic version in the video description and the top comment. Happy lighting!

[@tjdreyer]

I'm wanting to put some of these around the rear of a a 16' long church stage. Was there a reason you went 12V over 24V? Awesome video!

[@bitsurfer0101]

Do the COB LED's typically come with the pre-installed diffuser?

[@bennyben8390]

Yes. They not visible LEDs like the other strips.

[@death057]

So hello there I am asking again since I bought the exact same cob lights and the exact same power supplies I have two questions? Number one is why the heck is my cob lights randomly flashing blue when I try and use them with their very own controller the exact same one that I got from your link here? I have no problem with the 2815s I bought I think that's how you say it The upgraded LED strip which I use with the same exact controller and power supply that I got from your links. I'm just really trying to figure out if I need to get a new set of cob lights if it's the lights or if there's something else going on and I seem to get no answer

[@skilltradesmanco.8636]

Can i run these without my home wifi. Wanting to put these lights in my work van.

[@lafrancois6323]

I was thinking the same for gold cart gnna try it out I think

[@christianlohmann8577]

Why are my led blinking wild ? And colors can’t reliable be changed. Saw somewhere I need a level shifter because of data pins often run 3.5V instead of 5V on LED. What is a solution for those closed boxes where no 3.5 and 5V reference is available ? Why you have no problem during video ?

[@RobertTorres-hw4uy]

I’ve been watching your videos, I’m working on a project for a customer, we have outdoor railing that we’re looking to run approx 75’ waterproof cct rgb tunable app control plus remote leds what would be your recommendations for our project?

[@velvetjones8634]

Hey Chris! Great work! Quick question: Have you tried placing a sheet of diffuser over the spiral? I’m wondering how it’d look with something as simple as that. Looks awesome as is, by the way!

[@codysones7164]

Will this controller remember what preset its on if i wanted to power it with a light switch? For under cabinets in the kitchen so for day to day i could just have a switched receptacle and pre-set to white? Or would i need to do that with the controller button/app every time?

[@arthurbernardes1]

Hello Chris, congratulations on your video, I really like them all. Does this controller not need to add a resistor if the tape is too far from it?

[@AdminAdmin-o9z3z]

What does swap W & G mean in the set up comment about the 24v Cob version How many pixels for this version? Thank you

[@raysanders332]

I give up, I bought one of these devices and now I cannot get it to work. I can get into the device, but leds do not light up. Ok, I finally got it to work. More difficult to operate than the ESP32 Will this device work with strips and matrixes? I can only recommend the SP107E Getting shipped back, will not connect to wifi.

[@bitsandbobs4793]

Hi Chris, after watching your how-to video, may I ask you if there's an ESP32 board case (preferably one to see the status light. I'd love an acrylic sandwich style with screws). I've only found plastic matchbox-sized cases small enough to fit the 2"x1" ESP32 board on Amazon you recommended. Thank you! WLED is so much fun!

[@matthewdearden8097]

Hi Chris,... anyone had any issues with the wifi setup on this? I can connect to my home wifi but a static IP doesn't seem to work and setting to DHCP picks up an IP not in my home wifi subnet but strangely enough I can connect to that IP. Factory reset doesn't seem to work either, pull the power 5 times. I am on version 0.14.0 of software there is a 0.14.1 maintenace relase with a few bug fixes.

[@ahmadshamsi9710]

Hi Chris, thank you for the inspiration. Qq, are you aware of any controllers that would allow me to have a wall light switch? So it would be light switch to transformer, transformer to controller and controller to light strip? I'd like to have the ability to at least turn on/off lights with a switch but then be able to utilize effects and colors with my phone. Let me know if you have any thoughts.

[@JerryDerGlatzkopf]

do you have revommendations for ww/cw LED strips and controller? i wanna make some ambient lighting in my kitchen and hallway. nothing over 5m and im unexpirienced in this. used only govee lights until now but for this i dont need RGB or adressable strips. just dimmable and with good whites :D

[@jhaworth42]

Hi which is the best iOS app to use there a number when you search