Build your own LED controller for under $6 with WLED

See how to build your own local LED light strip controller for just a few dollars using the outstanding WLED firmware!

This is a full beginners step-by-step guide with lots of detail. Use the chapters to jump to a particular section. Links to items referenced in the video are listed are below.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:19 Parts
06:35 Board preparation (with YouTube Ad editorial @ 9:15)
10:09 Wiring diagram
11:22 Board assembly - part one
13:37 WLED installation
16:09 Board assembly - part two
23:17 Bench test
26:15 Outro

Parts Used
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Other Links:
Blog post with parts list, wiring diagram and step-by-step instruction:

[DavidTLutz]

I find the length of the your videos to be just fine. I appreciate the greater detail provided in a longer video as I am just starting out witrh LED lighting. Shorter videos feel like far to abbreviated for my taste. Keep up the good work!

[blaed]

There is something so satisfying and calming watching you build that. KEEP the longer 30 min videos with chapter breaks.

[aephix]

I know it's over 2 years now, but I just found this channel. I really enjoy the long format videos. Thank you for making these.

[stephenl]

A lot of the videos out there are assuming people already know some of the little details. I appreciate you spending the time to show and tell us these little details.

The length of your videos seems to be perfect too.

[kpmitzu]

I appreciate the full step by step video, no matter how long it is.

[drudarby]

I like the longer videos. I end up referring to the blog post but I like to watch it all the way through once beforehand. Thanks so much for these vids!!

[boocoo]

I love the detail in the video. I am completely new to WLED and I needed all the step by step instructions. Thanks

[stevencarey]

The true diyers love in depth videos. This was perfect length with great narration of steps.

[jasonparker]

Just subscribed, your videos are just the right time length full of detail and enjoy them just as they are.

[danielsnyder]

Your videos are just the right length and content. By the way maybe a video on your work bench setup, of interest is the soldering station and other items like 3d printing. My soldering iron and solder is from the '70's, I need to update some items in my retirement pursuits.

[waynenocton]

Definitely like these longer, deeper dive videos, and chapters help.

[paulfechtmeister]

Excellent video, I've watched a ton of these on the net and this is one of the best on this subject. Huge kudos :)

[rawdelicious]

Definitely keep the long video! Gives us not so confident makers the confidence to get it right!

[ducamuk]

I had no idea I could make stuff like this myself. Thank you so much for posting this in depth video. I’m definitely going to do this. I like the detailed video and the length.

[davidgardner]

Thanks for this! I just printed your project box and built the same controller using this video. Now I have an awesome light setup in my 3d printer room!

[Fg-youtube]

Just stumbled upon your videos. Really appreciate your lengthy comments on how things work. Keep on like this

[Rockythefishman]

This is just what I was looking for. I have the parts on order and the kids will be getting a nice suprize when its done :)

[DavidBond-lexb]

Just built my first LED controller using this video as a guide! Your videos have gotten me interested in DIY home automation and LED lighting. The clear and thorough explanations of your processes are so helpful. Keep up the great videos. I always look forward to your next project.

[fearsmarcus]

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[dinkin]

I a thousand percent 💯 prefer

these longer format 30 minute videos

Where you show exactly step by step in real time

All of the steps that need to be done

To complete the project

these longer format 30 minute videos


Are way more ♿🧠 accessible for me

🧠♿

And they allow me to understand the step-by-step process much more understandably and better


I would like to echo and repeat another comment on this video because it is exactly what I believe too

I find the length of the your videos to be just fine. I appreciate the greater detail provided in a longer video as I am just starting out witrh LED lighting. Shorter videos feel like far to abbreviated for my taste