Hardware
Wiring guides, IC chip types, protocols, DMX fundamentals, and everything you need to know about the physical components of a pixel LED system.
LED Strip Hardware & Wiring Guide
How to wire addressable LED strips correctly — power supplies, SPI signal distance, differential extenders, …
LED Pixel IC Types & Compatibility Guide
WS2812B vs SK6812 vs WS2815 vs WS2811 vs APA102 — which LED strip IC to choose? Full comparison of common addressable …
Full Protocol Comparison for LED Pixels
Complete comparison of LED lighting protocols — Art-Net, DMX512, sACN, SPI, and the LEC3 custom protocol. Understand …
LED Protocols & Connectivity Guide
Art-Net vs DMX vs sACN vs SPI — which protocol to use for pixel LED control? Covers OSC, MIDI, NDI, HTTP triggers, and …
DMX from A to Z: How It Works and Why It’s Essential in Lighting
Discover how the DMX protocol works and why it is essential for controlling lights and effects in the entertainment …
Ethernet Configuration for Pixel LED Controllers – For Advanced Users
Ethernet configuration for pixel LED controllers – advanced settings for IP addresses, DHCP, and device reset for …
Ethernet: How Do Devices Connect to the Network?
Explore the settings for the LED Ethernet Controller 3, IP configuration, and networking tips for seamless LED …
Internal vs. External IC: WS2815 vs WS2811 LED Strips Explained
What's the difference between internal and external IC LED strips? This guide compares WS2815 and WS2811 across …
PWM, Refresh Rate & Camera Flicker
Learn the difference between LED refresh rate and PWM rate, why cheap LED strips flicker on camera, and how to choose …
SPI Signal Splitter
SPI Lamp simplifies the installation of LED pendant lights, eliminates the need to connect segments, and enables signal …
Arduino & WLED vs. Professional LED Controllers
Deciding between Arduino, WLED on ESP32, and a dedicated professional LED pixel controller? This guide breaks down …