WLED & ESP32: The Dynamic Duo of DIY LED Projects

In this video, we will show you how to set up WLED for your LED lighting project using an ESP32 microcontroller and an ElectroCookie board for the breadboard, and then install everything into a 3D printed enclosure.

We will explain the hardware components you need, including the ESP32 and ElectroCookie board, as well as the LED strip, power supply, and connectors. We will then guide you through the process of assembling and wiring everything together on the breadboard.

Once the electronics are set up, we will demonstrate how to download and install the WLED firmware onto the ESP32 microcontroller. We will also explain how to configure the firmware settings, including WiFi connectivity and LED strip layout.

Finally, we will demonstrate how to mount the components into the 3D printed enclosure.

This setup is perfect for those who want to experiment with custom LED lighting projects and want to create a sleek and professional-looking installation.

0:00 - Introduction
0:50 - How to Wire WLED and ESP32 for Custom LED Projects
9:40 - Powering your WLED Project
14:00 - Enclosure Installation
15:00 - Mistakes were made!
15:36 - Installing the sound MAXX4466
16:42 - Flashing WLED Firmware onto the ESP32
19:15 - Powering up WLED for the first time
19:32 - WLED Configuration and Tips
24:56 - Wrap Up & Final Thoughts

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[firdoshdiakus]

By far the best tutorial on ESP32 Led control

[-ColorMehJewish-]

This is one of the best video tutorials I have seen for WLED thus far.
I'm glad you made this, thank you.
Many tutorials don't mention the capacitor option/recommendation or go into much detail about the assembly.
You made an actual guide someone can follow.

I really hope this gains more traction b/c you did a great job 👍

[byrond]

I appreciate you showing the complete step-by-step process. Thank you for including the links to everything from the video.

[workingclasschump]

Thanks for including so many solder and wiring tips! Great video!

[TechGrowls]

I'm sorry but I had to replay 15:15 10xtimes, We now have confirmation. Great video🎉 it's very informative. Will be using this video as reference in an upcoming project.

[miguelavello]

Exceptional work on this tutorial!
Your attention to detail, particularly in covering aspects often overlooked like the capacitor option, truly elevates this guide above others. It's rare to find such a thorough and user-friendly approach in tutorials. Your step-by-step instructions make it accessible and easy to follow, even for beginners. This video is not just informative but also inspiring for anyone interested in WLED. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with such clarity and precision. Looking forward to more of your content!
If there is a chance for you to explain on the cookie board how to make either INDEPENDENT OR DEPENDENT voltage. I believe you mentioned to connect the right and the left side with a bridge. I would love for you to explain that clearly as it is a big step to understand more on the board connections.

Not sure if in comments you can add a maybe I am asking too much here.... THANK YOU for this tutorial

[swissfreek]

Thanks for this video, ElectroCookie is a new discovery for me, but I'll definitely be looking at getting some.

Also, those barrel connectors are awful, and good on you for pointing out that they top out at about 3A at 5V. I think it's borderline criminal that if you buy a 15A power supply, it'll come with one of those connectors. I've melted more than one from going above 5A. Total fire hazard.

[OllieTownsendIII]

Truly appreciate the effort you went through to not only explain how to do this, but also why you did things you did. I went from not having soldered (solderless breadboards and jumper wires were my friend) to having a fully custom ESP32 controlled WLED setup. (And a nice reason to make a 3D printed design to hold the setup!) Might be time for me to create a new video.

[李旭佳-sp]

Thank you for sharing. The steps are very detailed and give me a lot of inspiration.

[TheGodOfWar]

Awesome! Now I need to save some cash to source the parts 😄

[tprav]

This is great! Do you have a link for the header pins that you've used. Thank you!

[DennisL-gw]

Great video - Very Helpful.
I'm gearing up to create some interesting lighting effects on my golf cart.
I already have converted the 48 volts on the cart down to 12 volts with a 30 amp convertor.

[iNb]

Thank you so much for this video. You are amazing. Wishing you the very best sir.

[kermitinmountain]

It is very wise to use pin header, just in case of chip or other component like esp-32 malfunctioned. I recalled my years as a teenager, I found a car radio and it didn't work, replaced the capacitor not knowing it polarity was reversed, blew up in from of my face. Luckily, I wasn't injured. Thank you for the interesting work. Couldn't find the pcboard for ESP-32 or ESP-8266.

[TristynRusselo]

I wasnt sure about you until you had to bleep yourself.
I like you!

[timpeterson]

Excellent video man, i like how you touch on all the tips and tricks. Thank you, subscibed.

[jbrondos]

Very well-done and helpful. Much appreciated.

[HughD]

This was great. You have an excellent presentation style and the production quality made it easy to watch. Thanks so much. I just subscribed to your channel and will be looking at some of your other videos.

[Tex]

This is a very nice wled tutorial. Thank you!

[hewittish]

Thanks again. All is working and printed out the box. I am having a difficult time pressing the barrel connector through the hole and having it hold. Could you please elaborate on how to do this? Maybe I have a different barrel connector.