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Adding a logic level shifter to get rid of flickering LEDs connected to a NodeMCU
This is the fourth video in our WLED series where we get RGB independently addressable LEDs working even at a longer distance using a logic level shifter to boost the signal.
If you understand logic level shifting, please post in the comments to fill in the gaps where I don't know what I'm doing!
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How to connect addressable RGB LEDs to power and an ESP8266
Переглядів 5 тис.2 роки тому
This is the third video in our WLED series where we get RGB independently addressable LEDs connected to a power supply and connected to the ESP8266 that we set up in our previous video. Let me know what you think about the new shorter video in the comments below. I value your time, but I'm willing to make longer videos or even more in-depth videos for you to choose from. All links are affiliate...
How to connect WLED on a NodeMCU to your WiFi and setting a static IP
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This video continues our WLED series with getting it connected to WiFi and setting a static IP address so you can easily reconnect to it repeatedly in the future. In my example, I'm using Google WiFi and a PC, but the steps are repeatable on macOS and any other WiFi Router that allows you to see its settings. My favorite network scanner on a Mac is called LAN Scan: www.iwaxx.com/lanscan/ The PC...
A quick guide on flashing WLED to a NodeMCU ESP8266 board
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I'm learning how to control LEDs with a NodeMCU, and the first step is flashing WLED by AirCookie to an ESP8266 NodeMCU. This video goes over downloading the appropriate software and WLED firmware, as well as how to determine which COM port your NodeMCU is running on. I learned after rendering that the video artifacts weren't from my editor, but were from my camera, sorry about that... ¯\_(ツ)_/...
Setting up a NodeMCU/ESP8266 to control Independently Addressable LEDs
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This is my first video in a series on learning more about controlling independently addressable LEDs wirelessly using an open source project called WLED. It is long and covers a lot of errors I made and how I resolved them, but I hope this will be helpful for people just starting out, like me. If you would find it helpful, I can re-cut this to only show what works for future reference without h...
Shelly RGBW2 Effect Demos and thoughts
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This is a shorter video (partially because of my camera going out, I'll figure this out someday!) mainly demoing the different effects of the Shelly RGBW2, and talking about my thoughts on the usefulness of this wireless LED Strip relay. Patreon: www.patreon.com/chasingsquirrels
5: DIY RGB LED Strip Video Game Timer
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I made a timer using an RGB LED Strip, Shelly RGBW2 relay, Node Red, Home Assistant, and an Amazon Echo Plus. This video is a bit longer because I was recording around midnight and I apparently get easily confused. If you have an Amazon Echo, don't worry, I censored all of the instances of "Alexa" so it won't trigger your device. If you don't make it to the end, but still have questions, leave ...
Cheap DIY lighting Grid for Garage YouTube Videos
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My lighting setup previously included a ladder and a broken tripod with a piece of wood bolted to it, which took up a ton of floor space and was time consuming to set up. In an effort to remove as many barries to making videos as possible (sorry for the delay!) I decided to build a single pole "lighting grid" out of cheap wooden furring strips I had lying around and a few other scrap pieces of ...
4: Beginner's Shelly RGBW2 + MQTT + Node Red Overview
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I spent the last few weeks learning about MQTT and Node Red and learned how to set up Shelly RGBW2 controllers from scratch more reliably. This video covers the following major steps: 1. Setting up a Shelly RGBW2 from scratch. 2. Installing the Mosquitto MQTT Broker in Home Assistant 3. Connecting the Shelly RGBW2 to the MQTT Broker 4. Testing the Shelly MQTT Broker with MQTT Explorer 5. Instal...
Home Automation Squirrel 3: Setting up the Shelly RGBW2 Part 1
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This week I spend a lot of time making mistakes. Don’t worry, most of the video is sped up 50x. This episode covers me getting the Shelly RGBW2 connected to my WiFi and to an RGB LED strip. The next part of this will show more of the interface, features, and I’ll mount these in my garage so I can change the color of the pegboard in the background. Patreon: www.patreon.com/chasingsquirrels Music...
Home Automation Squirrel 2: Unboxing Shelly Relay 1, 2.5, and RGBW2
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A short video of unboxing and describing the purpose of each of the Shelly relays I purchased. All Amazon links are affiliate links, they don't cost you anything but can help me whether you buy these items or not. Shelly 2.5: amzn.to/2IkwYLs Shelly 1 UL: amzn.to/34Kpt89 Shelly RGBW 2 is not available on Amazon at this time. All Shelly products are available for less on their website, but with s...
Home Automation Squirrel 1: Installing Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi
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Re-upload of a previous video after I noticed some issues that needed to be replaced. The squirrel I'm currently chasing is home automation - specifically Home Assistant running on a Raspberry Pi 4. I've ordered some Shelly relays and in a future video we'll be setting them up and connecting them to Home Assistant. I've never done any of this before, so I'm probably wrong about most things cove...
Home Automation Squirrel - Ep. 1 (re-cut)
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This is a re-edit of the same first video. Please let me know whether or not this version is more enjoyable to watch. I figure my channel is new enough I can do dumb things like this and delete the other video later, pretending it was never there, and giving up the 10 views. =P I’m chasing a lot of squirrels right now, and the first one that I’m chasing is re-uploading the same video about home...
Home Automation Squirrel - ep. 1
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I’m chasing a lot of squirrels right now, and the first one that I’m chasing is home automation using Home Assistant and Shelly home automation products. In this video I’m just giving an overview of what to expect for the rest of the series, and to simply test out my “studio“ to see if the rest of the videos will be a pain to watch. Let me know what you think in the comments below about what I ...

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  • @slurmy329
    @slurmy329 Місяць тому

    So my NodeMCU shows up in my device manager under the "Other Devices" category and says "CP2102 USB to UART Bridge Controller". When I open EasyFlasher, it only lists COM1, which is not my NodeMCU. What do I do?

  • @TerMiik
    @TerMiik 3 місяці тому

    You're a saviour 🙏🙏

  • @stephanlemaire
    @stephanlemaire 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this detailed video. I download the Flash tools with your help and just wait my stuffs bought from Amazon and Aliexpress today. Very cool that you show the issues : The one with the (1) in the Wled.bin file name and the USB charging wire one. We all learn from your tests and save time. 😉

  • @MarkusMarkus-x2z
    @MarkusMarkus-x2z 6 місяців тому

    Quick question. You are powering both MCU and ledstrip from the same PSU. I have this flickering problem too but i use separate PSUs to the MCU and led strip.(tried using the same but blew my first RPI zero 2w..) How would i go about wiring it up like you did but with separate PSUs?

  • @plauncher81
    @plauncher81 7 місяців тому

    MQTT Explorer is also available for Linux. If you don't want to use HomeAssistant I recomment using Docker and containers for mqtt, Node-Red and all the other Services you like to use. Cheers!

  • @daisym6503
    @daisym6503 8 місяців тому

    It says offline. Could you please tell me how to fix this?

  • @siddharthkhorwal3848
    @siddharthkhorwal3848 9 місяців тому

    Hey plz help I cant see any option in my wifi settings saying wled ap plz help

  • @Weston_Guidero
    @Weston_Guidero 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for a simple easy way to flash my esp8266. Every other video seemed to just show you how to do it through the web browser and the moment I disconnect it from my computer it no longer works. Now I'm up and running for on the go led projects. Appreciate it!

  • @user-fo2tt9sy4b
    @user-fo2tt9sy4b 10 місяців тому

    Thanks! Easiest way to device manager is to right click on start button and selecting Device manager. :=)

  • @travisberan2967
    @travisberan2967 10 місяців тому

    Wled is not showing up in network,this just started, I had everything working great for months

  • @isov4345
    @isov4345 10 місяців тому

    now i know.. thanx..

  • @asahronacedo6589
    @asahronacedo6589 10 місяців тому

    Good day sir. Where to get password?

  • @bryanturner4868
    @bryanturner4868 10 місяців тому

    Great video just hoping you could help please, when i used the Flash tool, select the correct com port and firmware, The tool starts "connecting" then a few dots then lines more dots then lines then fails, Any suggestions what i am doing wrong ?

  • @Ghoatt
    @Ghoatt 10 місяців тому

    I keep getting an error message, and every board I try.

  • @justjosh123
    @justjosh123 11 місяців тому

    I know this video is a bit older but what would a more permanent application/set up look like ?

  • @raghavendradarji4863
    @raghavendradarji4863 Рік тому

    Wled not install esp8266

  • @chybeat
    @chybeat Рік тому

    This video is simply and instructive bit most important.. has some funny moments... GOOOD videoi! :)

  • @-ColorMehJewish-
    @-ColorMehJewish- Рік тому

    For soldering, it helps a lot to add a little flux paste so it melts over where you soldier (this also protects the board/items nearby w/ a layer of liquid) You want to heat the metal tho, so the soldier attracts to the heated metal. So you heat the pin and pad of the component, then you apply the soldier to the hot pin n it will melt around the pin perfectly. Hopefully this is helpful (I see it's been a yr since uploaded)

  • @manongdiychannel3665
    @manongdiychannel3665 Рік тому

    what is the password of esp8266 sir?

  • @gegrol5539
    @gegrol5539 Рік тому

    I got to the step where you open ESPEasy Flasher and then flash wled onto esp but i get an error reading "Flash failed with arg--port com6 --baud 115200 write_flash 0x0 .\WLED_0.12.0-b4_ESP8266 (1).bin are the Settings correct?" i have no idea what i did wrong, i followed your steps exactly. any idea what i should do?

  • @Mr_Gadge
    @Mr_Gadge Рік тому

    Thanks for all that close up detail! I've had the level shifters in a bag for an age, tried to power some sk9822/apa102 without the shifter, loads of problems. Thought I'd give it a go.. Followed the basics on the level shifter - which on other videos was terrible about the wiring, and from yours, I have a fully working 78 strip on top of my Bambu Lab 3d printer. Thanks! from UK :) Liked and Subbed!!

  • @rap4
    @rap4 Рік тому

    i configured a wifi password in WLED-AP and dont remember now... i cant connect anymore. how i reset wled wifi settings ?

    • @slurmy329
      @slurmy329 Місяць тому

      You'd probably have to reset the NodeMCU to factory settings and reflash WLED to it. There's a button on the board that says "RST" next to it. Hold it down for 10+ seconds and it'll reset.

  • @vipalsharma4120
    @vipalsharma4120 Рік тому

    Not good , when light off and on Datta furrrr

  • @FobioCz
    @FobioCz Рік тому

    I don't have the MQTT item in the settings at all. FW is up to date. Can you advise me how to solve this?

  • @jeffvanhorn8933
    @jeffvanhorn8933 Рік тому

    Any idea why I don't get any color blends? I get solid red green blue only. No blending between colors and no white. If I set the color to white the led strips shuts off. I'm using ws8215 60 leds / meter strips

    • @jeffvanhorn8933
      @jeffvanhorn8933 Рік тому

      It turns out it was a power issue. Powering 5 meters of 8215 from my USB apparently does not give enough juice to run white. Once I added a power supply everything looks great.

  • @jeffvanhorn8933
    @jeffvanhorn8933 Рік тому

    Same problem as another commentor. How do you configure the wifi? I can't connect because it wants a password.

  • @MearlSmith
    @MearlSmith Рік тому

    What happens if you don't have a port?

  • @estevanvargas1
    @estevanvargas1 Рік тому

    Really great video. Thank you bro. Keep up the good work. YoubsVed me a tone of headaches. Great job!!!!!

  • @RealityMinecraft
    @RealityMinecraft Рік тому

    Nice info here, thanks for the deep dive and presentation. Helped a lot! :)

  • @Ryne785
    @Ryne785 Рік тому

    Wrong logic level shifter. Use a 74HCT125 instead

  • @ryanoc333
    @ryanoc333 Рік тому

    I was finally able to use WLED after many frustrating attempts to use the website flashing technique. As soon as I followed this, it all just worked. I'm ready to start my matrix project now. Thanks very much for this video!

  • @TnTGaming2
    @TnTGaming2 Рік тому

    What about the driver? cant find one

  • @louisviciedo
    @louisviciedo Рік тому

    Great video, what effect would you recommend if we want to cycle through all solid colors in a seamless manner (ie fade from color to color)

  • @victormdp
    @victormdp Рік тому

    If you power the 8266 via USB cable then, 5v from the 8266 to the led strip, will you ground the 8266 directly to the led strip?

  • @carlosnyreenkoehler7738
    @carlosnyreenkoehler7738 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for mentioning things that did not work, as soon as you said something about putting in the signal in the wrong end I knew immediately what I was doing wrong and now everything works great.

  • @PeterT1
    @PeterT1 Рік тому

    Very helpful video, thanks for going over which wires are for which device and how they interact with each other

  • @tednelson5277
    @tednelson5277 Рік тому

    Okay, so this is pretty basic and exactly what is needed. This verified what I thought. No idea how or why these things work but I don't think that is necessary. Thanks!

  • @rajveersingh-ix6ti
    @rajveersingh-ix6ti Рік тому

    Bro.. .Whats the default password?

  • @gokhanayvazoglu6295
    @gokhanayvazoglu6295 Рік тому

    Hi, I want to use wled with my ws2815 5 meter led/m 60 leds. Can I use just jumper as wire or do I need 18 awg wire to connect ESP32+ power supply+ 12v to 5v converter + ws2815

  • @Rene-kg7pf
    @Rene-kg7pf Рік тому

    Same for ESP32 and WS2812b ? Can u do same as this too?

  • @gopalkrushnakapatel2223
    @gopalkrushnakapatel2223 Рік тому

    Really nice and simple explanation. keep it up for super cool help...

  • @NonTactical
    @NonTactical Рік тому

    Thank you. This worked.

  • @fevgg
    @fevgg Рік тому

    just repeited that. Awesome!

  • @robertstrong528
    @robertstrong528 Рік тому

    Thank you for the great demo! I was able to load WLED to my ESP8266 but I cannot seem to get it to connect to the WiFi. At the end of your video you just clicked on WLED-AP in your WiFi list and it just went straight to the website. Mine is asking for a network security key? I'm assuming it's not my router WiFi password as it does not work.

    • @DripdropBrewing
      @DripdropBrewing Рік тому

      exactly the same i dont know the password

    • @capitankak
      @capitankak 11 місяців тому

      Chris Maher mentions a default password somewhere in one of his WLED videos.

    • @alexiszurex
      @alexiszurex 7 місяців тому

      wled1234

  • @danman32
    @danman32 Рік тому

    You shouldn't use 18 gage wire on a breadboard. 22 gage max.

  • @Enfig
    @Enfig Рік тому

    Thanks for the video!!! It was perfect and helped a lot. 👍👍👍

  • @ajmckay2
    @ajmckay2 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing! I had heard that for the WS2811 strips a logic level shifter was needed but decided to try my 55ft string without it and sure enough when displaying white there was a noticeable flicker. Fortunately I had ordered a set of these and when I installed it on the 3.3v output of my ESP32 the flicker went away. I've heard these are less than ideal for upconverting the signal, however, it seems like there aren't a lot of other solutions that will work with a digital signal.

  • @TheOldKid
    @TheOldKid Рік тому

    Isn't the original password 1234?

  • @trsdos80
    @trsdos80 Рік тому

    I put the pins into a bread board 1st, then solder, keeps everything lined up

  • @edgarvizcaino1628
    @edgarvizcaino1628 Рік тому

    dude you lost me on the failed flash, i had the same error you did then you went off and did some crazy sht. then you renamed the file and it flashed. mine doesn't have a space or parenthesis. smh