Pre-Assembled Dig-Uno RGB LED Controllers Preloaded with WLED

[@LambdaDriven]

Thanks for creating this video! Sums up the build vs. buy decision very nicely and why I might want to add this board into the mix. Another benefit is the capacitor to protect the first LED in the string from dying prematurely.

[@eberhardt22]

I bought mine from the Dr. and I love them! Thanks Doc!

[@mathowie]

Dr Zzs, can you please do a quick wiring/setup video for the Dig-Uno? Especially how to replace an existing NodeMCU setup with LEDs with the Dig-Uno? I bought one, it showed up, it's great, but so far I've only set it up to connect to my wifi. Without any documentation and looking at the board, I can see where I should connect the data and ground wires, I see where power goes, but I don't see where the 5v/12v switch is. I imagine converting an existing NodeMCU setup to replace it with the Dig-Uno is like a 5min operation, tops, but it would be fantastic if there was a guide on how to do it!

[@isohexane]

Did you ever figure it out? I'd like to buy one but I weary to do so without knowing what I'm doing

[@BobJones-jx2ff]

I have not got mine to connect to my wife-fi. Any suggestions ????

[@mathowie]

@@isohexane I figured it out by watching DigUno setup videos and matching my wires to what I saw.

[@JDGecko]

Hey Doc, been using WLED and nodeMCU's ever since I came across your video for the first time last year. I've added pixel controllers and xLights but still love the simplicity and portability of WLED on nodeMCU's. This just ups that game! The enhancements added to the Dig-Uno really makes this plug and play solution, no more null pixels! Just bought 2! Go Green! ;-)

[@MrJozza65]

This has come on a long way since I did some strips with Bruh Automation's code and an ESP8266! I've really been out of touch with progress, and these Dig-Uno boards and the WLED software look way advanced. Think I will be saving some pennies to get me one of these boards and hook up some of the strips I have had laying around in boxes for years!

[@DrZzs]

Boy you are right! It's come a long way in a few years. You'll love WLED!

[@edcogan6084]

Is there a kit for sale or instructions that include a parts list if I want to build it myself?

[@Megabitus98]

When the song started I was so confused, I though it was some crossover with Spaceinvader One

[@jamess1787]

I just ordered two last night!!!! Thanks bud :D.

[@DrZzs]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@blb9767]

How many items will this control? Without power limitations. I would love to operate multiple led items but I'm not sure how many I'll need.

[@TonyPham-Creations]

Is there any +5 / 12 voltage input that can trigger a different display mode? Thanks this is good stuff

[@TEKENGLOBAL]

Sorry to ask but does this device control and manage RGBW strip LED lights? If so all I need to do is purchase the appropriate LED strips and PSU?? Lastly can I integrate that LEDfx music application to make the entire system follow the beat of the music?

[@chrisc9213]

Ordered 2 ....lets see how good your soldering are.....felo Michigan fan. I will have to do a unboxing video when we receive them...lol

[@pbolduc]

Order submitted! Great!

[@DrZzs]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pbolduc]

@@DrZzs Shipping was not too bad, got my order today. Love the DrZzz and Home Assistant stickers

[@paulslazas5242]

Hi I bought the Quin uno board and can I order the wires to connect my light to the pixel strings and my power supply, thanks, Paul

[@DJSWIFT26]

Hi just got the dig-uno booster board and new to using it. We're can I get info on how many led strips or led lights I can run on one board. I currently using WS2811 and using them on house outline and fence outline so just need information on how many Leds I can use per dig-uno or if I'll need something else to run the 1300 or so Led lights.I will be changing to the WS2812B 12v led strips and string lights for future. Please help thanks

[@EduardoGazzolini]

Hi bro ! Question: Can I use motion detector on QuinLED-Dig-Uno-AE ? How can I use that ? Tks

[@ColdCanadian911]

Is there a video anywhere of this unit being used with leds? I mean this sounds cool and like geek heaven but I’m in having a hard time “seeing@ what to actually do with it? Super noob here obviously.

[@Chromwel-A]

ColdCanadian911 this is probably the video that you were looking for. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aInCYYKbZ5mpoaM The maker of Dig-Uno noticed that this video gained popularity, so he made a video about connecting the controller to led strip.

[@alexanderasbeck3848]

1) Could you add a relay to save power in standby?3m stripe consume during standby more power in a year than the cost of this controller. So with a relay, a controller often amortizes itself within a year. 2) Microphone: for the WLED fork with audio reactivity. There is already a PCB shield and parts list from the guys who forked the audio version of WLED. (But its not possible to order it assembled). I guess it’s only a matter of time until they merge and then it would be great to be able to use audio reactivity. 3) size: Shellys have very similar chips on board (including relay) and are much smaller. Maybe there is some downsizing potential

[@SagebyMichelle]

Just bought 10, works great. Can an you clarify what pins to use for a external push button referenced in wled setup "time / macros". than you. .

[@GhostofTatooine]

Two years on and your guides are still relevant. Watched a couple of your videos. I am looking into WLED for my kitchen and have seen many, many videos of people wiring them up straight to the ES32. thinking of using Dig-Uno as an all in one safer way of doing things. Question though. My kitchen has two runs of LED stips, both powered by 12v transformers on the same switch. Do I need 2 Unos and can I control both from the app so when the switch is used both sets of lights come on and can be themes changed as needed? Any help appreciated.

[@DrZzs]

Depending on location of your lights and how you want to run your wires, you probably could use just one digUno. If you did have to use 2, there is a "Sync" setting in WLED that sends any changes on one controller to other controllers so they all do the same thing at the same time. Hope that helps. Come to discord and chat with the Pixelheads in the LED channel.

[@Willhackenberg]

Question if I have to do power injection on 5v strip thats one full 5m strip of WS2812B 60 per meter with an additional 2 meters tacked on from another strip at the end, could I run that parallel power cable straight off the power supply that supplies the controller or would I need to tap into the power output from the controller to extend to the other side of the strip?

[@bluegizmo1983]

I need a few of these but with a 1s lipo power and charge circuit built-in instead of the 12v stuff!

[@kivet0n]

Me too, it would be nice to have a little 4 channel board that drives 4-die Cree X-lamp LEDs from a 1s Lipo, Lifepo4 or Li-ion

[@alexcerna8782]

Hi There and thank you for all the great videos. I'm new to this led pixel scene and learning good stuff from you. I'm going to try something out this year. I have a couple of NodeMCU with WLED and going to run 12v strings, and I just ordered a dig-uno from you. My question is what type of cables do you use from your nodemcu to the pixels, or even jumping a 20' space from 1 pixel string to another pixel string? I thought I saw that you can use 18/3 extension cord? Any help would be great. Thanks.

[@djweaver30125]

Will you be doing anyone of these with the esp32 board? Id love to place an order for the uno and the quad. If you will take orders.

[@jameswebber4864]

i ordered a dig uno from xgeeks back in january but it hasnt come and i cant get ahold of them at all. do you have any insight if they are ever going to ship?

[@stevevallone2870]

Just ordered a Dig Uno to run WLED for my RGB Pixels for the holidays after using a NODE MCU the last 2 years. I have 2 questions...Will this board work with my WS2811 pixels, and can I connect an Xconnect pigtail directly to the board? Thank you very much!

[@webzterd]

I subscribe to Quin's channel as well, got to so you dig (geddit?) a better job cutting through the mustard of the options. Might just leap to the dig-quad though, as I'll need more channels quickly.

[@DerickPelser]

Cool, order placed. Not sure when I will install it.

[@avejst]

Great update 👍 Thanks for sharing 👍😀

[@changchung]

I love my dig-uno. I just have one concern. Is a possibility of when power is off and on again it start in the same effect that was before turning off?

[@IntermitTech]

Yes, you can save the effect you like to a preset and then in the LED preferences menu you can set it to start with that preset.

[@tbaine]

Are controllers on back order.. When are these going to be available ???

[@TomDubYeah]

You mention 12V, but can this also output to 5v LED strips?

[@loopyogden]

Any word on this...I am curious also??

[@TomDubYeah]

@@loopyogden yes it will.

[@ClintDeg]

How many LED Strips can 1 Dig-Uno control?

[@azizrahman6960]

Drzz, the ones on your website, is it soldered by you or external source?

[@stevemariebuesch6434]

Can a dig-uno be used with Xlights or only WLED?

[@mnman131313]

This may be a dumb question - but does this replace buying the chip alone and downloading wled on it?

[@jasonhaynes5823]

How meny leds can u put on it

[@michaelihle4287]

Wow - two days and you are sold out - any waitlist for those of us still interested in a couple of them? TIA

[@DrZzs]

I should have more in a week. Then I'll get a bigger batch in about a month. Just hang in there. I'll get some to you!

[@jasonbrock4941]

Did you also say this comes with WLED installed on them? If thats the case, im getting a few. When they come in stock again.

[@DrZzs]

yes, they do come with WLED installed. I hope to have another batch in the next week or so.

[@jasonbrock4941]

@@DrZzs im ready!! Knowing I can put 12v on them without blowing them up is huge!!

[@RonKJeffries]

My Dig-Uno arrived, thanks! Anxious for new episodes so I can finally have working LED project. Pls. point to where to buy power supply and a strip of LEDs. I am excited! You rock. P.S. you might enclose a one page info sheet saying what's enclosed, where it came from and your website URL. Just sayin' (smile)

[@AshikSorel1]

Hello I just found this video and I am considering getting this controller. I plan to run approx 550 leds in my showcase of the WS2815 12v LED Strips at 60 LEDs/m. I've calculated that it will need roughly 14 Amps to run it smoothly. Can this controller run it without issues? And how do you connect the WS2815 to this controller? Many thanks for the info!!

[@edgarh1965]

What parts need to be changed if I accodentallu used 12v power supply while DigUno was set for 5v? Its fried now and ordered a new one😖😁

[@DrZzs]

You just need the D1mini. You can get them for $3 each from Amazon if you buy a pack. amzn.to/385qk6L You'll have to solder the pins on yourself though. But, if you don't want to solder the pins, I am going to start selling pre-soldered and pre-flashed D1mini's and Mini32s soon. I'm waiting for a batch to arrive then I can start soldering and flashing and list them for sale.

[@edgarh1965]

Thank you alot. Working on probably first LED cristhmas lights home here in Finland. Hope to get done in time. ....thank to your videos😉👍

[@djlogic937]

Can multiple units be grouped together so I can synchronize and control multiples at once? For example, if I have one unit with an attached strip in each bedroom, and I want to instantly turn on all four bedrooms doing the same lighting color and effect, is that possible?

[@InSaiyan-Shinobi]

Did you ever find out this question I’m wanting to do the same

[@philharris9631]

@DrZzs - Starting to wish I'd never come across this channel... :-) ...order placed! (As I'm UK then not from your store though - sorry!) The 'plan' (in so far as plans go) is to use it with hyperion as a WiFi LED controller tucked away behind the TV with some 12v WS2815 LEDs then all I need is a 12v feed to the TV location...

[@TheBello2009]

how much was the shipping to UK?

[@philharris9631]

Yusef Maarouf - honestly can’t remember offhand but it wasn’t anything scary ... easiest way is to go and put one in your basket and go to checkout. I think it was about a fiver.

[@chrisc9213]

Drzzzz ....need to get the minions moving quicker I put in an order with you (1) and ALLNET China (4) and received the ALLNET China order in 6 days....I was very surprised.

[@stevelaminack1516]

How about some videos of the effects they will do? I have been using Twinkly LED lights but they are a bit on the expensive side.

[@stevelaminack1516]

@Emmanuel Goldstein wouldn't asked if I didn't want to see ...a ton doesn't tell me a thing.

[@bryanhickman7663]

Try this animation as a starter. But since it is customizable by you, its variations are numerous: github.com/Aircoookie/WLED/wiki/List-of-effects-and-palettes

[@DrZzs]

There are 101 Effects and most can be adjusted in a few ways including different colors. It wouldn't be practical or entertaining to make a video just going through all the effects. I will say there are enough effects that I'm sure you'll find several you'll like.

[@raymundolopez431]

Hi Dr. Zzs, I have some questions: 1. How many pixels/nodes you can handle with each unit? 2. Could you provide the links where to buy the parts to assemble by myself? Thanks,

[@DrZzs]

I've run 800 LEDs without a hitch. I've heard 1200 is a max, but I haven't tried that many on one. Here's the link to Quindor's build guide: quinled.info/2020/05/08/quinled-dig-uno-hardware-guide-2/

[@raymundolopez431]

@@DrZzs Thank you for the information.

[@djweaver30125]

Newbie I will admit. So I was looking b at your ambient lighting video. How do I get this to work with that? Or am I overthinking?

[@DrZzs]

This runs WLED so it would be set up the way I described WLED. It'll work great with Hyperion.

[@djweaver30125]

@@DrZzs must have missed this part of the video

[@joebutler253]

I’ve been watching your videos all night, I’m learning a-lot but I’m still struggling a bit. I’m trying to do a single run of led strip lights across my roof line in a led channel. It’s 65 ft so after I solder four of the strips together (5v) it will be about 1,200 leds. It seems one digUno won’t be enough. Any recommendations on how to approach this? I can’t figure how I would get the effects to transition seamlessly down the roof line if I used more than one controller and power supply to split up the load. Any help is appreciated!

[@DrZzs]

The best way to troubleshoot this and any other quesitons that arise is to join the discord channel. There are a lot of smart people there that can answer questions like this. It can be difficult to troubleshoot via youtube comments.

[@DrZzs]

Were you able to join our discord channel and get your questions answered?

[@joebutler253]

I am actually about to get in the Discord now. I bought the Dig-uno and went with pixel style lights in a track. Everything is pretty much working except for a minor issue I’m trying to trouble shoot. Thanks for all the videos. I couldn’t have done it without them!

[@bobbipalmer827]

Can I buy a dig uno from you and pick up in Utah?

[@SittingDuc]

nice neat smouldering skills :)

[@DrZzs]

Thanks 😁 Mucho Practice

[@sambranch5124]

Ordered a dig-quad and could never get it to work.

[@chrisc9213]

Ah ok I ordered 2 on they you charged me for 1, there was 117 in stock and now you are out of stock....must be a new process. Hopefully this isn't like BangGood roulette, :)

[@DrZzs]

It's just me and my boys filling orders. They certainly have been in demand!

[@Omertron]

As a beginner in the HA scene, would this be something you'd be able to connect into Home Assistant and have it controlled through there? That is, could I trigger it with automations and scenes, etc?

[@th3suffering]

You can already do that with WLED.

[@Omertron]

@@th3suffering Thanks, but I'm trying to cut down the number of apps to do things rather than add to it, unless I misunderstand what you're saying?

[@th3suffering]

@@Omertron WLED is the software flashed on the NodeMCU. So with this hardware + WLED flashed into it, its already integrated into Home Assistant. It should automatically discover it and once added you can integrate it into your automations. I have my leds in an ambilight setup behind my tv. I have Home Assistant telling WLED to turn the LEDs on when my TV turns on and to turn the LEDs back off when my TV turns off.

[@Omertron]

@@th3suffering Ah, got it. Thanks for the explanation. Time for even more research

[@developinfro]

Ok I bought one from you hopefully I get this to work with WLed.....

[@DrZzs]

this comes with WLED already installed. As soon as you power it up you will see the WLED-AP wifi and you're good to go!

[@scope0316]

I have been following your channel for several months now as I have decided to use your info to create a LED string across the front of my house. I have built the controller with WLED from your 1st VIdeo using the MCU8266 and a logic controller from "The Hook UP" video. Just wondering if can I power a six strip (900 led 5v WS2812) string with just one controller and one 60Amp power supply if I feed it at the beginning and end of each strip

[@DrZzs]

I think you'll need power injection somewhere in the middle too. 900 is a lot. I usually see dimming after about 200. A 60 amp PS will be enough for sure. I'd suggest adding power at both ends and probably a couple places in the middle. I'd say use 20g wire too.

[@scope0316]

Thanks I had planned on 18ga for the injection and probably 14 or 16 from the power supply to the end of the beginning of the first strip (24 ft). I still wonder how to connect the strips together and at the injection point Whatever I do certainly wont fit in the channel Also I would like to buy a few Pre-Assembled Dig-Uno units in case I wind up having to break up the string. Or maybe future projects Thanks

[@fin3125]

I went with all 5v LEDs. Do you sell a 5v version?

[@DrZzs]

I forgot to mention it has a jumper to select between 5v and 12v. So yes, it'll work with 5v lights. :)

[@bigmikexxxxxxxxxx]

Hey I bought 4 16ft WS2815 12V strips with 300 LEDS per strip. Could 1 Dig-Uno run this assuming I inject power in the middle and have a good power supply?

[@juanpa980]

BigMike I installed 7 5v WS2812B with 300 leds per string and I also run a power injection cable along, but on the WLED app when I put the amount of lights which is a lot of lights the leds turned off, the highest I managed was 725 lights, which is not enough , i have enough power, I checked, I think is the board or the app

[@grooml]

Can they be used with a D1 mini pro?. I need to WiFi antenna .

[@SittingDuc]

should work just fine; the carrier just uses the wemos d1 pinout, and that doesn't differ between d1 and d1 pro. (the pre-assembled board comes with a D1 already tho, so if you order that you will have some spares)

[@MrBee_OG]

@DrZzs I'd like to put strips under the steps on my stairs, 14 strips in total, between 80 and 110 cm each. Would this be able to control that or would there be a better solution for that?

[@DrZzs]

this would do well I'd say. I'm guessing you're using less than 800 LEDs total?

[@TomDubYeah]

Any update on new stock?

[@vicentesalinas8259]

These have been sold out on his website for ages... Dont think he still makes these

[@fin3125]

Has anyone hardwired Node-MCU or something using POE? I would love a video on that!

[@bryanhickman7663]

Doc., Ya didn't mention, is the D1Mini included in the full build?

[@bogmaerke]

You should always have a few spare ones lying around!

[@bryanhickman7663]

@@bogmaerke NodeMCU is my preferred configuration. I need a real answer.

[@IntermitTech]

It comes with the D1 mini included :)

[@vetsus3518]

I know we’ve talked in the past.... and I’m sure we will in the future... but any chance on doing an updated setup using one of these, setting it all up on the network, installing WLED, and integrating into HA? If not... cheers anyway! Still enjoying the channel, and the knowledge. Apologies for not being able to make any live streams lately. But keep up the good work!

[@DrZzs]

yes, that's in the plan :)

[@repomannv]

Dig-uno / ESP8266 absolutely does not work with an Asus RT-AC3100 wifi router, it won't connect to wifi, I've tried everything. Works fine otherwise.

[@sewashburn0529]

Does this have a weather proof case or is it naked?

[@DrZzs]

naked. you have to get your own case.

[@sewashburn0529]

@@DrZzs I just saw your other video where you used a plastic soap box. Great DIY idea!

[@billnis]

the Dig-uno is available on X-Geeks.ca but your site still says back order. Will they be available soon?

[@trailheadmedia5578]

2 years later, still on B/O

[@TheCowboysdude]

It's all good except the online installer just hangs on "Wrapping up" and never goes any further......

[@ronm6585]

Thanks. Sold out already. :-(

[@DrZzs]

I know. Sorry. I have 100 more on the way.

[@ronm6585]

@@DrZzs Great, thank you sir.

[@andrewjones3606]

Would love to see Alexa or Google voice control via node red or yamal coding

[@DrZzs]

WLED has a Hue emulation option that makes it show up to Alexa for voice control. Can only do on/off, brightness and color though. No presents or effects.

[@andrewjones3606]

Yeah i know i can do that. If i use haska or node red is it possible to control effects if so how

[@fred7flinstone]

I have these boards. They are very good.

[@DrZzs]

thanks!

[@jaybo2099]

These can also be loaded with WLED. www.ecwid.com/store/espartstick/

[@BobJones-jx2ff]

Ok.....I am not a “tech” type person. Does anyone make a RGBW controller with power that I can plug, program and play ??

[@bogmaerke]

Maybe a Shelly RGBW?

[@changchung]

Dig-uno has that features.

[@SittingDuc]

"dig-uno" and similar control serial / protocol LEDs (power, ground, one data wire, 0's and 1's = brighter / dimmer), like WS2812 and SK6812, the former being RGB and the latter offering an RGBW option. WLED runs on dig-uno and so you can have a solder-free just plug wires in, get the polarity right, and it works experience. PWM LEDs (ground, one wire per colour and more volts = brighter) however, want a "QuinLED-Quad" or similar, which has one analog output channel for each colour, so four channels = RGBW. It is still solder-free: plug wires in, get the polarity right and it works.

[@bogmaerke]

Dig-uno is the non-addressable equivalent of Anavi Miracle controller then? anavi.technology/

[@changchung]

@@bogmaerke No. Dig-uno is for addressable Leds.

[@a_ggghost]

It's not delivery...it's Dig-Uno.

[@thebruhhh]

lmao!!

[@error53ish]

Nice Metallica reference. ^_^

[@DrZzs]

you win the prize!! Love that song. It was on while I was editing and I felt the need to include it :)

[@error53ish]

@@DrZzs Whoo hoo! What prize? Also I saw an ad on Facebook for a smart wand-style motorized window blinds opener and told them that you might be interested in looking into it.

[@developinfro]

Every time I flash nodeMCU with WLed it won’t show up in my router....

[@LambdaDriven]

Fro Ferguson Theres a WiFi network wled creates which you connect to first and set your WiFi network name and password, then wled will show up on your network.

[@nickhbr8544]

im having the same problem i change the network name and the password and the web site name and i cant find it on the android app and the web site name .local wont work.

[@nickhbr8544]

@Emmanuel Goldstein i have 2 net works i have the modem and it has WI FI, and i have a router. i was able to get it work work on the Router for a min but that is at one end of the house. when trying to get connected to the Wi fi on the modem i am unable to find the IP address.

[@developinfro]

Dave Snigier that part work I flash the hotspot shows up I can login to and once I input my network and password it does show up on my network.

[@josephd.4890]

ASMR gives me the creeps

[@djweaver30125]

I'd like to buy two. But you sold out quick.

[@DrZzs]

I know! like in record time. Sorry, I thought demand had slowed down. I'm getting another shipment from Quindor in about a week. Then the next batch is going to be twice my usual order so hopefully we can keep some in stock for a few days at least. It's a good problem to have :)

[@nexes-forty-four2381]

first

[@Inferniooo]

I'm normally a fan of your videos but this was an outright advertisement.

[@DrZzs]

Is that so bad? This is a great device and great software.

[@thebruhhh]

I for one want to support the Doc. And this fits directly into our hobby. No longer having to manually do a logic level shifter myself. Eventually I'll get into Falcon territory, but for now this is my next "step". Thanks Doc!!!