How to Quickly Build Your First LED Controller

Video Description

A step-by-step guide on how to build a simple LED controller with no soldering and no special tools. While a soldered version is always preferred for more permanent projects, this video will show you how to build a controller to let you experiment with LED strips and the WLED software using a minimal amount of parts and no special tools, skills or coding. Please check out the links following the chapter breaks for much more information on using different controllers, LED strips and sample projects using LEDs. Chapter Breaks ============== 00:00 Introduction 01:53 Parts used 06:16 Flashing WLED 08:53 Identifying your controller's pins 10:14 Assembling the controller 14:55 Connecting the LED strips 16:36 Connecting the power supply 19:18 Bench test - first power up 19:58 Configuring and testing WLED 21:32 Reusing parts 22:00 Wrap up and more information Parts Used and Shown: ==================== Many variations of these parts can be used, but this is the list of parts used or shown in the video. WS2812b LED Strips (1 m): https://amzn.to/3z6h9PI ESP8266 NodeMCU (beware of cheap clones): https://amzn.to/40boYj1 5V 10A Power Supply (adjust for your LED count): https://amzn.to/3FNwNmC 1/2 Size Breadboard: https://amzn.to/3z4Q7Z2 Breadboard Jumpers: https://amzn.to/3z4Qnas Wago Clips (can substitute wire nuts): https://amzn.to/42H5e8j 20 Gauge Solid Core Wire: https://amzn.to/40txWbz Micro-USB Data Cable: https://amzn.to/3Zc5EAQ Optional/Alternate Parts (not required for 'basic' version... minor soldering may be required for some parts): ------------------------ Logic Level Shifter (recommended, but not required): https://amzn.to/418Gq94 Wemos D1 Mini: https://amzn.to/3FMwFDO ESP32 Mini: https://amzn.to/3z0c3EB LED Aluminum Channel: https://amzn.to/40dNtMm Barrel Connector: https://amzn.to/3K5lOHN JST Connectors: https://amzn.to/3ZdyVuT Some of the above links may be Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, this channel may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. Additional Information and Links: ================================ Build you own LED controller (soldered version): https://youtu.be/ifv6wV3Rm6A Various wiring diagrams for controllers: https://resinchemtech.blogspot.com/2023/01/wiring-diagrams.html WLED installation page: https://install.wled.me Sound reactive WLED example video: https://youtu.be/_xEFJMp48z4 ESP8266 vs. ESP32 with WLED: https://youtu.be/q1ghNUND6gk Logic Level Shifter: https://youtu.be/Q9mLitVxF3c Random Nerd Tutorials on ESP8266 Pin outs: https://randomnerdtutorials.com/esp8266-pinout-reference-gpios/ LED Video Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqjDNeOVHOkf079FYwRLRoOHJwLijKkP3 #led #wled #ledcontroller