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

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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!

[@JonathanYankovich]

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!

[@PixelPartyAi]

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

[@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.

[@IzenOla-up3ld]

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

[@ua7pyro591]

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

[@dickmesserly4331]

Man this is perfect, one power plug to run the lights and esp32 not to mention the ability to run 2 different outputs. I was just getting ready to do my floating bed and headboard and this is perfect! Thank you

[@Dantestoussaint]

Legendary. Thank you Chris.

[@adaptedbythedans]

Your videos are the best.

[@toyota31t]

Thank you very much Chris!

[@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!

[@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.

[@coolandrew951]

love the vids keep up the good work

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks so much!!

[@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

[@theelmagoo]

Very cool. Love these videos as I'm about to start a room make-over myself and lighting is going to be a key piece of it. I do have some questions that might be worth making a video on as I'm sure it's a topic others would be interested in? I'm finishing up designing a new desk I'm going to build that'll handle all of my requirements for my office / recording studio. The desk is going to have multiple zones worth of lighting in that there will be ambient sections, work lighting sections, and tron style rail sections that I would optionally want to activate music syncing on. Plus there will be several other objects with lighting around the room as well (a ceiling mounted acoustic treatment with back lighting, accent lighting around the room, and a few more ambient zones). I really want to have a hardware controller for the whole room, not just to change scenes for the whole room, but also to be able to adjust individual zones on the desk or elsewhere in the room. The only way I can see to really do this easily with WLED is through Home Assistant. Hence my questions mainly revolve around how to take something like a stream deck (or other equivalent hardware with buttons and knobs) and set it up so the buttons can change scenes, can turn on and off the music syncing, and have some of the knobs directly adjust the brightness of certain zones as well as cycle through colors on those zones? Basically a master control panel for the room that will sit on the desk so when I sit down I can control all of the lighting in the room as I desire without needing to open an app or webpage. Cheers again for the great info on this topic!!

[@jfgagne17]

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

[@cheekster777]

Thank you Chris.

[@ChrisMaherDIY]

Thanks as always buddy!

[@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?

[@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!

[@abrarchowdhury5078]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@andrewpbclarke]

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

[@wscottfunk]

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

[@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)

[@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

[@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!

[@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?

[@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?

[@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.

[@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?

[@jply87]

Thanks to your video on this. I picked up one to install 12v lights on my Jeep. The mic was not set up correctly on the controller, and I thought it was defective. Turns out the pins were not programmed right. Luckily for me, the instructions explained what to set it to.

[@3papproductions103]

Cool! I'm doing the same thing! Just curious... where are you putting lights on your Jeep? Fenders? Interior? Exterior? I've connected the controller to my auxbeam so I can power it on/off on demand. Would love to see your setup!

[@jply87]

So far I have only added lights to the inside. Under dash, under seats. The plan is to add lights inside the speaker grills as well. Matrix on the back windows to display pixel art, graphic equalizers and scrolling text. (I have a 1800w speaker system installed) On the outside I will run lights the full 360°. Underglow everything. Lights in the fenders, front grill, hood vents, wheels, and even open the factory lights to add RGB. All of it running from a dual battery so it can run with the engine off and the radio blasting. ​@3papproductions103

[@3papproductions103]

@jply87 .... wow... I'm thinking about doing many of the same things. Literally just put a comment asking Chris to consider a video regarding an LED matrix. I've been thinking about creating Plexiglas "shield" to add to my tube doors that have a series of LED strips. Can I connect with you on social media? Might be cool to exchange ideas.

[@jply87]

@@3papproductions103 The tube door idea sounds cool. Connecting on social media is not an option. I actually don't use any social media outside of dropping a comment on KZbin. Have fun with your projects.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Sound.Church]

Hey Chris! Love these options! Do you have a recommendation for strips that bend sideways rather than vertically?

[@3papproductions103]

Great question! Id like to know that as well!

[@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!

[@LG-wp6ge]

Wondering if you can do a video using the module for turn signal lights and sequential and stuff?

[@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

[@ajandali]

If you can make a video to show what's inside this controller and compare it with the normal esp32

[@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

[@stnkpalm]

Thanks for keeping this channel going. As always great content. Could this controller be used to control RGBW COB LED Strips like the BTF RGBW 3000K 896LED/m 16.4FT DC24V? I would like to build something like your DIY Floor Lamps but I want RGBW strips. I'm thinking of going with the COB strip and the lower cost Muzata 2 Meter V-Shape LED Channel Aluminum Extrusion you covered in your diffuser channel for COB LEDs video.

[@Kamkazee]

Was wondering how you made spiral template to mount leds in spiral. please elaborate..thanks.

[@tsKroony]

Hi Chris, any recommendations for a similar Wled ready/esp32 board that will support not addressable 24v led dimming? Have some 24v UV LEDs for a uranium glass display cabinet. I have a relay turning them on and off but would love some ability to dim. Alternatively have you ever seen SK6812 style lights with RGB+ultraviolet?

[@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?

[@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

[@Steve-Stoytchev]

I see this has a mic and you showed some sound-active effects in the video but does this have the full music/sound reactive version of WLED?

[@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

[@Aj67]

Hi Chris, Great content, keep the coming. Could you use this to extend the strip length of a Govee M1 beyond 32' replacing the Govee controller with this one and utilizing the Govee power supply?? Test Challenge..... :)

[@johnnef5096]

Hi Chris your work is incredible and inspired me to do some things. I am new to led strips so i want to wire my pc setup its about 6 meters long with the SK6812 60 leds/m. I'm gonna combine it with the wled controller but i'm not sure about the power supply. From what you said and some articles that i read (correct me if i'm wrong) i need a power supply that has 5v supply voltage, power of 300 watt (found online that consumable power for 1m SK6812 is 43,2w) and energy consuption at 60A (also found online that is 9A per 1 meter).

[@uses0ap]

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

[@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

[@FlowerisLove]

Should you use a fuse for this kind of setup?

[@cristianmanzi7079]

Ciao sei bravissimo , i tuoi video sono fantastici . Ho una domanda , si possono collegare 2 strisce ws 2812 da 300 led ? Puoi fare una video guida ?

[@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?

[@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!

[@cayceewaikiki1769]

any chance you have a video on IP67 rated controllers? I know you talk about not having WiFi on a boat but I'm hoping to get some lights on a boat trailer. Maybe I missed it on one of your videos, I'll have to look again

[@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?

[@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,

[@forster46]

Hey chris, I'm looking at your comments in the description about how if using a 24v cob strip to use GRB and to swap W & G, what W and G would I be swapping? I've got a 4m strip hooked up to a 24v power supply and one of these controllers, I can't get the strip to set to a solid color. Each controllable zone is a different color and when I choose a solid color nothing happens. When I click "peak" it shows the solid color. So I'm assuming I either have something in the settings put in incorrectly or something with my hardware isn't working...

[@bwsct]

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

[@Gman0116]

Does this have a level shifter? WLED recommend you use it in your setup.

[@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!

[@layeredwork]

Nice video, BUT... What is that levitation headphone stand at 7:11 ? 😳

[@--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?

[@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?

[@JKaKarot27]

will this work wit ha 4 pin rope version of leds if i cut the 4 pin connector off?

[@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.

[@user-ml4jl5um1g]

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

[@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.

[@stephenwebb9174]

hey great vids , i have a question you may be able to help. i want to run some led profile strips vertically down my hallway and have them come on using one of the programs that the WLED controller offers , my question would be could i simply put a pir sensor up to detect when someone enters the hallway then then pir sensor would feed the 12 v 10a transformer which would then feed power to the led strip, hence as someone enters my hallway the lights come on , or would there be a huge delay that it would be pointless or would this be a bad idea from the start or is there an easier way of doing this . Any advice would be appreciated. thanks steve

[@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!

[@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!

[@collagevids1]

Can this work with the eufy permanent outdoor lights to sync with music, domestic automation is not sell in Canada

[@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...

[@clellbritt3434]

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

[@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?

[@jasonm17]

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

[@humbertodelgado1018]

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

[@jhaworth42]

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

[@MRES3]

Whats the differences of this and the domestic automation one?

[@Fxver]

Hi, it's possibile to drive a single color (warm white COB) led strip AND an RGB 2814 60LED/m with a single controller? I read that it's 2 channel but the power option is only one, if i split the power (also i have to do this to connect 4 x 2.44m stripes FCOB WW) and give power to the RGB also and then put the RGB cable in the controller I'll see just like a single strip to control and when moving RGB in the app does not affect my white output (powered just on 24v) right? PS: the controller is the SP630E

[@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

[@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.

[@tommysbarbershop9290]

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!

[@SpencerBrownJM]

When would select COB over the other LED light strips?

[@mikeydamuffin]

Should by leds be hot? Im worried

[@InsaiyanTech]

Can I do this with govee lights and combine it with wled?

[@aspect8870]

Could I use 5V 12A (60W) input to the ESP32 WLED controlled or should it be 10A max, cuz it's saying max voltage input 5-24V but nothing about Amps

[@LOWROLLER199]

My WLED app does not have the sound setting tab as shown at the 3:27 mark. The manual says to access that to configure the mic. How do I get the mic to work or get this sound setting tab to show? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@token112]

Can it control a simple two wire white LED light strip (smd 2835)?

[@tonyaslani5358]

Hi Chris, are the muzata 12v 96 led/m compatible with this controller?

[@69Daniel]

Does it work with WS2812B Eco?

[@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!

[@Multilive1000]

This can be used in Home Assistant?

[@eddiegroover1917]

Chris, I've been watching all of your instructional videos regarding WLED and they are very well done. Do you have an instructional that shows how to extend the controller module from the beginning of the strip? I'm hoping this can be done without affecting the strip lights. (5v 15a power/5m strip) Looking forward to your feedback and thanks so much! Already subbed and sharing

[@raysanders332]

i hope everyone else has better luck than I have with this device, I have had two of them and neither one will operate as it should, it is inconsistent in the operation, sometime it will show up as connectible to Wi-Fi, but most of the time it is not an option. It does not work well either with the manual button. It may work better with the 12 volt version.

[@rickmcgill3011]

I hear you. After watching Chris set this controller up I purchased all of the gear and set up 10mtres in my slatted wall, but the controller is not playing the game. if you have any solution to the problem I would love to find out

[@LikelyLagging]

What is the difference with the Esp8266 board?

[@abeelarshad3453]

What’s the terminal next to the power supply for ?