Hello, I’ve had a single ESP8266 controlling 1 144 LED WS2812b strip for around 6 months now and decided I wanted to add on a second ESP8266 controller that would control 4 144 WS2812b strips. I set up both controllers to be separate from each other, however whenever I turn on the new controller it causes the led connected to the old controller to flash randomly almost like a strobe effect. However as soon as I turn the new controller off, the old controller/led strip works like normal. Also, the new controller is having no issues at all, only the old controller whenever the new controller is ..read more

Disclaimer *I have basically no technical/electrical skills and knowledge | I bought 100 feet of LED strip lights from Ledagic on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Ledagic-Bedroom-Changing-Control-Decoration/dp/B0CP53XT7Z?th=1) and I have a considerable amount left over. I don't want to connect what I have as excess to what I've already put up as it would not look good or work out. I made sure to cut the strip by the copper mark in case I would somehow be able to use the rest with your help ? So I think whatever electrical device can be attached to that copper mark but I have no idea so I'll ..read more

I am looking into buying a red light panel and there are different claims from manufacturers but they also have a conflict of interest. They use predominently 5050 types of LED on their panels. Some have 3W some have 5W , some have dual chips some of single chips . So 2 LEDs in one spot instead of 2 in same size encapsulation. There are a few claims some make : Claim 1/ « LEDs are used at only 60% of their power so that they don’t overheat and last longer » (I do believe this to be true) but then he said « and 3W LEDs perform better /emit more light than the 5W LEDs at 60% » . Is that true ..read more

​ Hey y'all. LED noob here. I just finished installing some 24V single colour LEDs in a cabinet project. After the install I noticed they weren't as bright as I hoped. Is it possible to increase the brightness somehow without having to re-wire the LEDs? I used the MiBoxer WL5 controller, but the app is really bad, it connects to my phone but it turns off the lights randomly. I've been using the FUTOO7 remote; however the brightness +/- button doesn't work. Equipment list below. WL5 Controller : https://miboxer.com/product/5-in-1-led-strip-controller-wifi2-4g Power supply: Meanwell ELG-200-24B ..read more

Hi guys, could someone help me with this? I am trying to take this led light out but I just can’t. It doesn’t work to pull it and the orange thingies on the sides do nothing. Is there any way without having to screw everything loose. submitted by /u/ballipals [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I'm looking for Lights for an art studio, with these specs: 5000k temp minimum 90 CRI (altough kinda the maximum too since pass that gets really expensive) With watever type of light I find, the goal is to get around 8000 lumen total I've found this NA brand: NorthLux™, and has all these and a decent price, unfortunatelly the shipping is quite expensive to spain, and i've seen some reviews about their recent carelessness in packaging, inside EEUU that is not a problem because you cand send them back for free, get refunds etc, but buying from spain would be leap of faith since you would have t ..read more

I cut apart and wired together some cob light strips under my kitchen counters, but i can't turn the lights off without unplugging. The lights are dimmable and tunable white. Both cool and warm bulbs stay lit. I can dim them a little bit, but not turn off. I'm guessing one of the clips used to wire the cut strips together is sending power where it shouldn't be, but I don't see it by checking each clip. Any other possible causes for something like this? submitted by /u/auskendoro [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

This is for a school theatre production .... Need to light up five different signs independently on stage. Looking for battery powered led strips that can be controlled independently from a a single app via WiFi, or strips that could be controlled by different remotes without triggering more than one at once. TIA!!! submitted by /u/jpmjake [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Pictured is my LED strip BEFORE getting cut. Afterwards, my intention is to solder wires between the two contact points (so I can have them make a hard turn). My question: What type of wires will I need to complete this connection? Specific, detailed answers appreciated. Thank you! -noob submitted by /u/redditnathaniel [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

(i’m just curious on how led panels work) submitted by /u/Embarrassed-Ad-9146 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more