Great down to basics / nuts and bolts how to video DrZzs! Looks like you have great kids too, Now could you do the same kind of detailed basic video with two or three or more 5 meter roles of LED strips maybe SK6812 RGBW LED strips. Then show in much detail how you would connect each 5 meter strip together with power, ground and data and then show in detail how you then connect each 5 meter strip with power injection. Everyone talks about "power injection" on TH-cam but I cannot find anyone that will spend the time and show in great detail with all the basics and the logic explained and show on video how to physically connect multiple LED strips together with power injection. Please will you do another video on this? I think you would clear alot of confusion and shed alot of light for all of us novice want a be LED fans.
I missed these types of focused how-to videos that you used to produce. I have learned so much from your past ones that you made, and have change my life style greatly from them Dr. Zzs. But your current venue of 2hr web chat are just to choppy to make any start to finish results from on any given topic that you are squirreling about:) Please make more "to the point" focused videos like these please sir
@DrZzs - Very well done. My 1st contact with WLED is long ago but everytime it is a little adventure, haha. Your son can be very lucky. My father had never time for me only when he hit me. My kids say: daddy you are the best. You can fix it all and you are nerd in computer sience. Haha, daddy make it possible. Like your videos a lot and everybody can learn a bit from it for himself even he is an expert like me. Thank You for your work for WLED.
His specific example will probably be OK due to the low current draw.... 17:15 ish... Never solder/tin wires being used in those style headers. The data line will be OK, but the power wires could overheat. Solder will 'give' over time causing a loose connection. This is a major issue w/ 3D Printer main boards. Leave the wires bare or crimp on ferrules.
Dude, I love you!!! I've been freaking out about a power supply i brought because it's 60amp 5v, I was worried it would fry my led strings. You completely answered my question!
I think there is some misinformation, or not made clear should i say. I believe if u use the power supply on the strips it most certainly will fry them. I think the main factor here is, if u use that setup with diguno / controller it may not . I have seen videos saying dont put to much amps on the lights and that is whole reason for power injecting from end to end, that If u tried to use high amperage on one end only it would fry them and that u would need to use lower amps and inject power on both ends if that makes sense. The limiting factor here is the djiguno in this setup. If I am wrong , i would love to have this cleared up. Also There wasnt much said about the extra power wires on the strip, that is the area , I am unclear on how much power to send , and when to use those wires instead of the diguno for power.
Great video. Thank you, very helpful. The one thing missing that would have helped is if you would demonstrated power injection for longer runs. That aside, this video took a lot of my concerns away about undertaking this project
Holy freaking frack not too confusing is it 🤦🏻♂️ lol. I like how you can set the effects like the fireworks and whatever else it has. Can they be purchased already programmed for different effects instead of the boring blinking and fading modes?
he prob don't like saying it because the name is supper long.. Waterproof Solder Sleeve Heat Shrink Butt Wire Tube Terminal Connectors. to be exact lol i would also call them plastic thingy
Fellow Aussie! Just search for them on AliExpress or Banggood. You'll find them easy AU $3.38 24%OFF | 50cm U-Style V-Style YW-Style Aluminium Channel Holder for LED Strip Light Bar Under Cabinet Lamp Kitchen 1.8cm Wide a.aliexpress.com/_mOEKvH3
Thanks this video made me purchase 8 strips and a digiuno. Going to tail them together and make the lights in my office with it. Thank you for sharing.
Worked in Avionics for years and we used to use the "Soldery melty things" all the time. We always called them Ray-Chems because they came from a company of the same name. lol I'm sure they have a more technical name but I like yours more.
Great video ! Question: How do you use a single strip but hide certain LED lights while you are using that strip, for example you want them hidden behind a board and then continue on lit, and then hide them again behind another board. I can’t seem to find out how to turn off individual LED lights on the same strip?
You don’t turn off the individual leds you would cut the strip and solder wire in between where you dont want the led’s lit up. It can be a pretty tricky solder job and takes a bit of practice but is 100% possible.
I recently got on Amazon and purchased some of that aluminum channel... they sent me a 10 lb slide hammer, and a slide hammer wheel hub/axle puller kit... never even looked at those on amazon..project on hold I guess... The box weight surprised me when I was expecting (6) 3ft channels..
Thanks for the education. I am going to outline my house this year. I simply want to alternate two solid colors for different seasons (i.e. Christmas, 4th of July etc.). No effects or chasing. Can that be programmed with WLED? Thanks.
Any chance you have a video showing/describing the different LED's , ie WS2812 and ? and ? and show what each is capable of... and then pushing luck, showing how they connected to HA and what can be done, effects ? Starting to look plan next year xMas...
Very nice tutorial. Thanks. If I have to put another parallel channel should I put another power supply? And how do I connect it to the digi uno ? Please suggest.
You can parallel another strip with the same number of pixels off of the controller. Just make sure the amp draw for both strings is not more than the power supply can put out.
Great instructive YT video! Have never played with this type of controller, but will definitely give it a go! Hope your next video on this subject will just continue to grow on this first project. Thanks for all your efforts!
I am truly enjoying all your videos that I have seen. I want to use led lights for Christmas this year. I don't know if I should use led strips, or bulbs. 5V or 12V (Is this like VHS or BETA) lol. I want to start out with the roof line of my house and the front windows. I have calculated the total number of feet but I don't know how many strands of lights I would need like the old school Christmas lights. I have seen where you need to inject power after so many pixels. How would I know if I need more than one DigUno for what I want to do. So many questions, I start getting overwhelmed so I hope you can point me in the right direction. I will keep watching all your videos and try to figure this out. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
I follow your first vedio with the nod mcu but I was having trouble with finding the device after refresh it ,and I couldn't set it up . is the digono different ? is it ready to go because I want to order one and I don't want to have the same problem .excuse my knowledge with this things am new into this . thank you.
I've been watching a lot of your videos and learning a lot. Thanks. I have a question I'm not sure if you have covered or not. I hope I explain it correctly. I'm looking at putting lights in the trees in my front yard. I am thinking about running a 50 light string up each large branch. I want each string to do the same thing. Do I need to use a controller for each string or can I wire the data line of multiple strings to the same data pin to achieve the same pattern on all the strings? It seems like it should work as long as the data pin did not "brown out" with too many stings. I know there is the digiquad and that is what I will probably use but that only has 4 outputs and my tree has more than 4 branches. Keeping the lights in "series" like usual would add a data wire 16 feet long between each string so I was wondering if this would be a quick fix. Two string per output on a digiquad would let me run 8 strings from one controller. I hope that makes sense.
Yes, you can parallel data channels on multiple strings. Make sure each string has the same number of pixels. The strings should share a common ground.
literally found this video as im working on my first custom project. Thank you! This is so well explained for someone who has little electrical background! Enjoy this newest subscriber!
This is awesome but man, would I love a video of you using a bare metal power supply, showing how to cut the wires (specifically powering the power supply), how you normally would mount, and then each port powering different LEDs (from a DigiQuad). Would be awesome...
5v Power Supply instead of the 12v one linked above as the LED strips are also 5v: www.amazon.com/Aclorol-100-240V-Converter-Transformer-5-5X2-5mm/dp/B08744HB1X
Search for "aluminum led track strips" on Amazon. Tons of options depending on what you need. www.amazon.com/s?k=aluminum+led+track+strips&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 Go to Rob's Channel "The Hook up" He explains it there. th-cam.com/video/_UiqrnRiqpk/w-d-xo.html
Really nice video, and you convinced me, I need to test it out here in Copenhagen... However I'm a little concerned about have the controller free hanging... Couldn't it be put into some small box or similar?
23:00 I've heard more than one person dis those shrink tubes. The solder is very low quality. For small strips like his they are likely OK, but real solder and heat shrink would be preferred for higher power installs. 👍
great video. So these Digi whatsits. do they come with WLED already on ? ive got a WLED cloud light, so understand how to install WLED But now people are talking about the Dig kits i need one...lol
Great Video but I really want to see the bits you didn't show on video, Like how you fixed the strip to the ceiling and what did you do with the DigUno, is it in a box ?
Hey there, I started working with LED last Christmas because of watching your videos, thank you! Last year your basic guide uses an ESP8266 chip, do you not use those anymore? I got a few last year so are they not as good as what you are using now?
Love how you said Alexa so it didn't wake her up :) Question: I bought a few NodeMCU to start playing with. Do I have to worry about how far that NodeMCU is away from my string of lights? Nevermind I got the answer at 19:15 :) But if I want to extend that data wire then I need that DigUno correct? thanks.
The basic setup for WLED would be an ESP device (32 or 8266), a power converter, a fuze, and a logic-level shifter. The DigUno very nicely wraps that all into one tidy assembly. If the DigUno is unavailable, you can use a cheap logic level shifter (or a sacrificial pixel) to boost the data signal for longer data runs
Is it possible to run multiple LED strips from a single controller? for example, one strip going up the wall in the corner of the room, then across the ceiling in 2 directions from the top of the wall?
Unfortunately, I missed being able to get a DigUno from you, but I did score one of those high-speed multi-screw drivers!! Guess I'll have to wait on the light project. The light strips are sold out, too. ~Frank
Hey Dr. Can you please also list the channels, and if there are extra mounting hardware that's necessary. This is almost EXACTLY the project I want to do in my daughter's room, so this was a HUGE help. Thank you thank you thank you!
I'd like to install a total of 66 feet (20 meters) of 60/m WLED strips around my room. I've watched many videos but I'm still lost on figuring out the proper power setup, and finding the proper controller for my WLEDs. How would you guys recommend I approach this project of mine in regard to power supply especially, and controller?
I just bought a Diguno. I also bought 4 stips of 12v LEDs, 300 LEDs per strip. I also bought a 12v 600 watt 50amp power supply to run them. WLED says that is to many leds. Is there a way to get a single run that long?
1200 leds is a lot for just 1 output. It might work fine, or you might see some lag or choppiness with some effects. You can use the 2nd output on the Uno and split it so there are 600 on each output. That won't be a problem. To do that you'll need to add the Hardware output in the WLED config. If I was sitting next to you I could show you how to do it in about 6 seconds. If you tune to the stream on Sunday and remind me I promised to show you what to do, I'll do a quick demo for you. You can also come to Discord and ask the Pixelheads in the LED channel. They'll get you going. Hope that helps.
My wife picked up some white balls that are battery operated color changing LED Some are about 8" big and another that is about 12" big. We have them placed around our pool in the landscaping. We have 7, but would like to pick up a few more. I would like to take the battery part apart toss the cheap LED and run something like this to them, Maybe 4-6 pixels in each to give some effect if possible. How would I go about running them? they will be about From where they are plugged in to the last one is probably just under 100'. Would this control be a good fit for this?
I've been going down the rabbit hole looking for info just like this, so thank you very much. Is there any way to do something similar to this but with buttons/switches programmed for different effects? For example, 1 button would be white light, another button for green, another button for an effect, etc. etc.?
Question can you connect 2 quinLED-Dig-Unos with the WLED software together so say i have 2 rows of LED stripes can I use 2 of them and like them together so I don't fry anything?
I see that you used some 18awg wire between the controller and the actual strip itself. How much distance can you put between the two before you see some loss?
I went ahead and ordered from Allnet. Ordered the 16th and am still waiting for them. I even paid for the DHL shipping, but I imagine it’ll still be a while before I get it
Great video. What is the wire gauge for the 3 conductor extension wire (red-white-green)? Also, what is the brand of your mini lighted screwdriver which you used to fasten the wires to the controller? Thanks, Rich
I have a question... I want to add LED's to my ceiling in my Office at home. Measuring i need two 5m strips so i ordered 2 in 5v, i also ordered a DIG Uno, 5V - 10amp power supply. I ordered aluminum channel and few other things needed for the project like wiring and connectors, etc... My office is square, and each wall is 2.4m. So, one strip will cover two walls. I will start in one corner, so here's where Im running into an issue in my thoughts and learning. Do i start in one corner and connect both strips and send a power wire with the first strip to inject power to the second strip OR since i'm starting in a corner send one strip going one way and other strip going the other way for ease of adding power to the two. My concern for the 2nd options is the DATA wire. can I send two data wires out of the DIG Uno? every DIG uno video shows adding strips and they flow to one directions and not starting in a corner with strips going each direction. Thank you for any help that can be given. Robert
You can parallel the data wire to two strips with an equal number of pixels. If you do that, you will have the same pattern on both strips. If each strip is placed back to back, it will look quite nice with the patterns appearing to come from the middle. If you connect the strings end to end with the data out going to the data in of the other, the patterns will move along from the beginning to the end of the strip. Regardless, each strip should have separate power wires going back to the supply.
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Thank you very much for this video. Been looking for something like this for a long time. Very helpful and looked like you guys had a blast doing it. Hope to do this with my daughters room. Thanks again.
Hi, what is the power adaptor called that is wired into the diguno (connects to power supply) and also where can I get extra wire from please? What guage? Thanks.
Awesome video, thank you for putting this together. Comments have also been a great deal of help. I'm not sure if this was already answered but is there a Quin-LED-Dig-Uno board that syncs up with music?
I always use 12V LEDs... strips or singles. This way less amps are pulled, and smaller wire can be used. And higher-amp 12V power supplies are cheaper...
DrZzs you're like the LED Dad I never had to each me about all things LED.
Now we know what Mrs DrZzs fell in love with before the hair.... hahah Great video.
Great father son project nice work guys👍👍
Hey Phil G, I'm a Phil G too! I decided to mix it up a bit with my TH-cam name though
Great down to basics / nuts and bolts how to video DrZzs! Looks like you have great kids too, Now could you do the same kind of detailed basic video with two or three or more 5 meter roles of LED strips maybe SK6812 RGBW LED strips. Then show in much detail how you would connect each 5 meter strip together with power, ground and data and then show in detail how you then connect each 5 meter strip with power injection. Everyone talks about "power injection" on TH-cam but I cannot find anyone that will spend the time and show in great detail with all the basics and the logic explained and show on video how to physically connect multiple LED strips together with power injection. Please will you do another video on this? I think you would clear alot of confusion and shed alot of light for all of us novice want a be LED fans.
I missed these types of focused how-to videos that you used to produce. I have learned so much from your past ones that you made, and have change my life style greatly from them Dr. Zzs. But your current venue of 2hr web chat are just to choppy to make any start to finish results from on any given topic that you are squirreling about:) Please make more "to the point" focused videos like these please sir
I agree, I love your videos, but I skip the livestreams due to lack of time. But I miss a lot of your knowledge.
This episode is golden!
I was going to say this very thing.
Love you Z........
But i have to agree. Shorter vids getting to the point. Your working too hard brother!! Thanks for everything!!!
Merry Christmas!
@DrZzs - Very well done. My 1st contact with WLED is long ago but everytime it is a little adventure, haha. Your son can be very lucky. My father had never time for me only when he hit me. My kids say: daddy you are the best. You can fix it all and you are nerd in computer sience. Haha, daddy make it possible. Like your videos a lot and everybody can learn a bit from it for himself even he is an expert like me. Thank You for your work for WLED.
His specific example will probably be OK due to the low current draw....
17:15 ish... Never solder/tin wires being used in those style headers. The data line will be OK, but the power wires could overheat. Solder will 'give' over time causing a loose connection. This is a major issue w/ 3D Printer main boards. Leave the wires bare or crimp on ferrules.
I would like to confirm this recommendation as I have witnessed it in my working environment.
Dude, I love you!!! I've been freaking out about a power supply i brought because it's 60amp 5v, I was worried it would fry my led strings. You completely answered my question!
I think there is some misinformation, or not made clear should i say. I believe if u use the power supply on the strips it most certainly will fry them. I think the main factor here is, if u use that setup with diguno / controller it may not . I have seen videos saying dont put to much amps on the lights and that is whole reason for power injecting from end to end, that If u tried to use high amperage on one end only it would fry them and that u would need to use lower amps and inject power on both ends if that makes sense. The limiting factor here is the djiguno in this setup. If I am wrong , i would love to have this cleared up. Also There wasnt much said about the extra power wires on the strip, that is the area , I am unclear on how much power to send , and when to use those wires instead of the diguno for power.
Great video. Thank you, very helpful. The one thing missing that would have helped is if you would demonstrated power injection for longer runs. That aside, this video took a lot of my concerns away about undertaking this project
0/10 dentists approve of this video.
Best Tool Ever. :)
It's safer than opening a beer bottle with the teeth ;)
I don't know what I'd do without my $5 Harbor Freight wire strippers and $7 multi-meter. lol.
What, you don't have a wire-stripping notch on your tooth? You're not as committed to your avocation as I had thought.
Just had a deep cleaning and the hygienist pulled a piece of wire out from deep in my gums. Oops!
Holy freaking frack not too confusing is it 🤦🏻♂️ lol. I like how you can set the effects like the fireworks and whatever else it has. Can they be purchased already programmed for different effects instead of the boring blinking and fading modes?
"Aleka turn off the toyroom fancy lights" 😀
Thanks for not confusing Alexa in so many peoples houses
😂
I was like , “who tf is aleka???”
Nice screwdriver with the light I want one where did you get it? Very cool LEDs I like how easy it was to program.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your supporting.😊
Damn, I didn't even know that the DigiUno existed. That, and the soldery melty thingies will make my life so much easier. Thanks DrZzs!
he prob don't like saying it because the name is supper long.. Waterproof Solder Sleeve Heat Shrink Butt Wire Tube Terminal Connectors. to be exact lol i would also call them plastic thingy
Great video. Reminds me when my 20 year old son and I do a project. Do you have a link for the Aluminium strips.
Fellow Aussie! Just search for them on AliExpress or Banggood. You'll find them easy
AU $3.38 24%OFF | 50cm U-Style V-Style YW-Style Aluminium Channel Holder for LED Strip Light Bar Under Cabinet Lamp Kitchen 1.8cm Wide
a.aliexpress.com/_mOEKvH3
@@Sparky_D Great.. thanks Dave, much appreciated
The sheer amount of WLED clients on your network is hilarious.
This was awesome. Looks like I will be doing this in my office. Thanks for the info.
Glad it helped!
Ty. Just got the 2 digunos I ordered. Going to do this next week
Just ordered all supplies to start my 1st LED project. Thanks for the video, very informative and straight forward.
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I like the simple way you explain stuff. Makes it easy to understand!
Thanks this video made me purchase 8 strips and a digiuno. Going to tail them together and make the lights in my office with it. Thank you for sharing.
Worked in Avionics for years and we used to use the "Soldery melty things" all the time. We always called them Ray-Chems because they came from a company of the same name. lol I'm sure they have a more technical name but I like yours more.
I would like to know the name of those "soldery melty things" so I can get me some please.
Great video !
Question:
How do you use a single strip but hide certain LED lights while you are using that strip, for example you want them hidden behind a board and then continue on lit, and then hide them again behind another board.
I can’t seem to find out how to turn off individual LED lights on the same strip?
You don’t turn off the individual leds you would cut the strip and solder wire in between where you dont want the led’s lit up. It can be a pretty tricky solder job and takes a bit of practice but is 100% possible.
You did a great job explaining the electrical information necessary to make an led strip. I thought that they only sell pre-made kits. Very cool.
I recently got on Amazon and purchased some of that aluminum channel... they sent me a 10 lb slide hammer, and a slide hammer wheel hub/axle puller kit... never even looked at those on amazon..project on hold I guess...
The box weight surprised me when I was expecting (6) 3ft channels..
I’m thinking this is your son, this really made me feel like I was a younger cousin learning how to do things. Awesome work brother!!
Do you have any recommendations on enclosure for diguno?
Thanks for the video, great job at explaining!
Thanks for the education. I am going to outline my house this year. I simply want to alternate two solid colors for different seasons (i.e. Christmas, 4th of July etc.). No effects or chasing. Can that be programmed with WLED? Thanks.
Are those wires the typical 22 awg? Ive found those wires always too thin for leds
Great tutorial! Where can I find some of the 2812 fairy lights.
This was awesome guys. As much as I love the live streams, I love these kind of videos too.
Job. Well. Done.
This is the best video on TH-cam.
Any chance you have a video showing/describing the different LED's , ie WS2812 and ? and ?
and show what each is capable of...
and then pushing luck, showing how they connected to HA and what can be done, effects ?
Starting to look plan next year xMas...
Hazaa magic powers! Nice Studio C reference:)
Thank you so much, that was so helpful, not only for the lights I'm working on but many other things..
Very nice tutorial. Thanks. If I have to put another parallel channel should I put another power supply? And how do I connect it to the digi uno ? Please suggest.
You can parallel another strip with the same number of pixels off of the controller. Just make sure the amp draw for both strings is not more than the power supply can put out.
Great instructive YT video! Have never played with this type of controller, but will definitely give it a go! Hope your next video on this subject will just continue to grow on this first project. Thanks for all your efforts!
I am truly enjoying all your videos that I have seen. I want to use led lights for Christmas this year. I don't know if I should use led strips, or bulbs. 5V or 12V (Is this like VHS or BETA) lol. I want to start out with the roof line of my house and the front windows. I have calculated the total number of feet but I don't know how many strands of lights I would need like the old school Christmas lights. I have seen where you need to inject power after so many pixels. How would I know if I need more than one DigUno for what I want to do. So many questions, I start getting overwhelmed so I hope you can point me in the right direction. I will keep watching all your videos and try to figure this out. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Great Video Dr! Anybody have a link to those ws2812 fairy lights?
looking at doing a wled project soon and this was really helpful. also your relationship with your son seems awesome
Great video helped me setup the DigUno that just came in the mail.
I follow your first vedio with the nod mcu but I was having trouble with finding the device after refresh it ,and I couldn't set it up .
is the digono different ? is it ready to go because I want to order one and I don't want to have the same problem .excuse my knowledge with this things am new into this .
thank you.
Now if only the dig-uno was available for purchase.... When do you expect them back in stock?
Is there any videos on how to add motion sensors?
I've been watching a lot of your videos and learning a lot. Thanks. I have a question I'm not sure if you have covered or not. I hope I explain it correctly. I'm looking at putting lights in the trees in my front yard. I am thinking about running a 50 light string up each large branch. I want each string to do the same thing. Do I need to use a controller for each string or can I wire the data line of multiple strings to the same data pin to achieve the same pattern on all the strings? It seems like it should work as long as the data pin did not "brown out" with too many stings. I know there is the digiquad and that is what I will probably use but that only has 4 outputs and my tree has more than 4 branches. Keeping the lights in "series" like usual would add a data wire 16 feet long between each string so I was wondering if this would be a quick fix. Two string per output on a digiquad would let me run 8 strings from one controller. I hope that makes sense.
Yes, you can parallel data channels on multiple strings. Make sure each string has the same number of pixels. The strings should share a common ground.
literally found this video as im working on my first custom project. Thank you! This is so well explained for someone who has little electrical background! Enjoy this newest subscriber!
This is awesome but man, would I love a video of you using a bare metal power supply, showing how to cut the wires (specifically powering the power supply), how you normally would mount, and then each port powering different LEDs (from a DigiQuad). Would be awesome...
Simple and solid enough! Gonna bite the bullet and buy a minimal setup just to familiarize myself so I can then properly understand the design process
5v Power Supply instead of the 12v one linked above as the LED strips are also 5v:
www.amazon.com/Aclorol-100-240V-Converter-Transformer-5-5X2-5mm/dp/B08744HB1X
What rail and diffusers did you use? They aren't in the description
Search for "aluminum led track strips" on Amazon. Tons of options depending on what you need. www.amazon.com/s?k=aluminum+led+track+strips&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Go to Rob's Channel "The Hook up" He explains it there. th-cam.com/video/_UiqrnRiqpk/w-d-xo.html
Really nice video, and you convinced me, I need to test it out here in Copenhagen... However I'm a little concerned about have the controller free hanging... Couldn't it be put into some small box or similar?
23:00 I've heard more than one person dis those shrink tubes. The solder is very low quality. For small strips like his they are likely OK, but real solder and heat shrink would be preferred for higher power installs. 👍
great video.
So these Digi whatsits. do they come with WLED already on ?
ive got a WLED cloud light, so understand how to install WLED
But now people are talking about the Dig kits i need one...lol
thank you for this! Doing first one right now!
Good luck!!
Great Video but I really want to see the bits you didn't show on video, Like how you fixed the strip to the ceiling and what did you do with the DigUno, is it in a box ?
Yeah I’d like to know how to hide the electronics as well
Hey there, I started working with LED last Christmas because of watching your videos, thank you!
Last year your basic guide uses an ESP8266 chip, do you not use those anymore? I got a few last year so are they not as good as what you are using now?
Love how you said Alexa so it didn't wake her up :) Question: I bought a few NodeMCU to start playing with. Do I have to worry about how far that NodeMCU is away from my string of lights?
Nevermind I got the answer at 19:15 :) But if I want to extend that data wire then I need that DigUno correct? thanks.
The basic setup for WLED would be an ESP device (32 or 8266), a power converter, a fuze, and a logic-level shifter. The DigUno very nicely wraps that all into one tidy assembly. If the DigUno is unavailable, you can use a cheap logic level shifter (or a sacrificial pixel) to boost the data signal for longer data runs
Is it possible to run multiple LED strips from a single controller? for example, one strip going up the wall in the corner of the room, then across the ceiling in 2 directions from the top of the wall?
Talk about doppelganger lol . I can't wait until my son is old enough to do projects like this with me :)
Unfortunately, I missed being able to get a DigUno from you, but I did score one of those high-speed multi-screw drivers!! Guess I'll have to wait on the light project. The light strips are sold out, too. ~Frank
Great intro to lightstrips
Planning small display for RV. Is internet required for operation?
Hey Dr. Can you please also list the channels, and if there are extra mounting hardware that's necessary. This is almost EXACTLY the project I want to do in my daughter's room, so this was a HUGE help. Thank you thank you thank you!
I'd like to install a total of 66 feet (20 meters) of 60/m WLED strips around my room. I've watched many videos but I'm still lost on figuring out the proper power setup, and finding the proper controller for my WLEDs.
How would you guys recommend I approach this project of mine in regard to power supply especially, and controller?
The one thing I do not know is what kind of enclosure do you use for the controller?
So what's better to use, this DigUno controller board or one of those from China SP108E for example?
Have you found any 12mm module/bulb like this that can make a decent Warm White, or only warm white?
I just bought a Diguno. I also bought 4 stips of 12v LEDs, 300 LEDs per strip. I also bought a 12v 600 watt 50amp power supply to run them. WLED says that is to many leds. Is there a way to get a single run that long?
1200 leds is a lot for just 1 output. It might work fine, or you might see some lag or choppiness with some effects. You can use the 2nd output on the Uno and split it so there are 600 on each output. That won't be a problem. To do that you'll need to add the Hardware output in the WLED config. If I was sitting next to you I could show you how to do it in about 6 seconds. If you tune to the stream on Sunday and remind me I promised to show you what to do, I'll do a quick demo for you. You can also come to Discord and ask the Pixelheads in the LED channel. They'll get you going.
Hope that helps.
My wife picked up some white balls that are battery operated color changing LED Some are about 8" big and another that is about 12" big. We have them placed around our pool in the landscaping. We have 7, but would like to pick up a few more. I would like to take the battery part apart toss the cheap LED and run something like this to them, Maybe 4-6 pixels in each to give some effect if possible. How would I go about running them? they will be about From where they are plugged in to the last one is probably just under 100'. Would this control be a good fit for this?
Is there a limit to the length of the extension wire you created?
Thanks for the Info, question is: If you wanted to make it longer how would you inject power?
Nice Video! Planning on putting some up in my room!
I've been going down the rabbit hole looking for info just like this, so thank you very much. Is there any way to do something similar to this but with buttons/switches programmed for different effects? For example, 1 button would be white light, another button for green, another button for an effect, etc. etc.?
I plan on using WS2811 for my displays. How many 16’ strips can I connect to the quin led dig uno? Will I need one per strip?
I know this video is older but, I was curious if there was a 24v RGB W+WW version of a WLED controller?
Are you able to cut the led strip at the cut lines and then extend it with a 3 conductors wire to bridge a gap?
Yes, it’s tricky to do and takes a bit of practice but yes I’ve done it many times
Question can you connect 2 quinLED-Dig-Unos with the WLED software together so say i have 2 rows of LED stripes can I use 2 of them and like them together so I don't fry anything?
I see that you used some 18awg wire between the controller and the actual strip itself. How much distance can you put between the two before you see some loss?
Hey when will you be restocked on the boards?
I love the wire stripping
What surprised me is that you didn’t care about power injection at all, why is that?
Why not run the cable up through the back of the channel into the ceiling space?
So when will these dig unos be back instock or do we have to buy from allnetchina ?
I went ahead and ordered from Allnet. Ordered the 16th and am still waiting for them. I even paid for the DHL shipping, but I imagine it’ll still be a while before I get it
Great video. What is the wire gauge for the 3 conductor extension wire (red-white-green)? Also, what is the brand of your mini lighted screwdriver which you used to fasten the wires to the controller? Thanks, Rich
The "Donde Estas, Mi Amor" had me rolling! LOL
Yesssssssss same
How many of these lights can you connect together at once
DrZzs - Do you recommend WIFI or Ethernet for sending info to the WLED controller?
Can you link to where you got your power supply and diffuser please?
That Power Supply in the links is 12V, or am I missing something ....??
Arent the JST connector only rated for max 3 amps?
would it still be " safe " to just hook it all up like that
I have a question... I want to add LED's to my ceiling in my Office at home. Measuring i need two 5m strips so i ordered 2 in 5v, i also ordered a DIG Uno, 5V - 10amp power supply. I ordered aluminum channel and few other things needed for the project like wiring and connectors, etc...
My office is square, and each wall is 2.4m. So, one strip will cover two walls. I will start in one corner, so here's where Im running into an issue in my thoughts and learning. Do i start in one corner and connect both strips and send a power wire with the first strip to inject power to the second strip OR since i'm starting in a corner send one strip going one way and other strip going the other way for ease of adding power to the two. My concern for the 2nd options is the DATA wire. can I send two data wires out of the DIG Uno?
every DIG uno video shows adding strips and they flow to one directions and not starting in a corner with strips going each direction.
Thank you for any help that can be given.
Robert
You can parallel the data wire to two strips with an equal number of pixels. If you do that, you will have the same pattern on both strips. If each strip is placed back to back, it will look quite nice with the patterns appearing to come from the middle. If you connect the strings end to end with the data out going to the data in of the other, the patterns will move along from the beginning to the end of the strip. Regardless, each strip should have separate power wires going back to the supply.
He didn't list it but does anybody know where you can find the Channel and Defuser he used??
I guess this: www.aliexpress.com/item/4000095219702.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.5df83cb9Wa3hos&algo_pvid=dbdbff76-e7c7-4fe4-9386-4a6faee5821b&algo_expid=dbdbff76-e7c7-4fe4-9386-4a6faee5821b-1&btsid=0b0a0ac216078967970022628ec2f9&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_
@@Daz159100 Thanks!!
Thank you very much for this video. Been looking for something like this for a long time. Very helpful and looked like you guys had a blast doing it. Hope to do this with my daughters room. Thanks again.
Hi, what is the power adaptor called that is wired into the diguno (connects to power supply) and also where can I get extra wire from please? What guage?
Thanks.
So no problem running this kind of 5m 5V strip without injecting power from both sides?
What about using an esp8266 node mcu?
What type of housing would you recommend for the DigUno if you didn’t want to have it exposed like it is?
Awesome video, thank you for putting this together. Comments have also been a great deal of help. I'm not sure if this was already answered but is there a Quin-LED-Dig-Uno board that syncs up with music?
I always use 12V LEDs... strips or singles. This way less amps are pulled, and smaller wire can be used.
And higher-amp 12V power supplies are cheaper...
Can you do light shows with this set up ??
Great video chaps!!! I’m gonna be doing my first led project soon :)