There are a few effects, "flash", "gradual change" and "Meteor shower". In episode 4 of this series I went over controlling these with MQTT, and I've learned I can tell the controller which effect to use with MQTT as well which is neat. They are a little weird and can't be modified (i.e. there's not a "fade from color a to color b over a certain time period" command).
I am still learning, but I believe the switch is so you can add an input (like a button) and the extra cable includes a resistor for triggering a button press, but I'll play with it a bit and if I figure it out I'll make a quick video to give an example of using it.
Many LED strips will come with a controller built-in, but these are just the raw LEDs. The board just allows me to adjust how much of each color to send, and how bright to make the strip, and allows me to control it wirelessly. If you are looking to add some lights that aren't controllable by computers, there are many kits that look similar but have a plug that connects directly with the LED strip. I hope that answers your quesiton!
It is nice and that you do not Edit out your mistakes. We All make mistakes😜
I’m glad that’s welcome, because I make a lot of mistakes, but that’s also how I learn so I’m having fun sharing them. 😀
Where did you get the adapters to plug the strip and the power supply into the Shelly (the parts that give you wires)?
yeah what are those called?
Those darn directions.
I had to have re-read the diagram 3 times before recognizing what I did. I have a lot to learn about electronics!
Does the shelly app allow you to apply any effects like color cycling or breathing with the rgb strips?
There are a few effects, "flash", "gradual change" and "Meteor shower". In episode 4 of this series I went over controlling these with MQTT, and I've learned I can tell the controller which effect to use with MQTT as well which is neat. They are a little weird and can't be modified (i.e. there's not a "fade from color a to color b over a certain time period" command).
Ok im comfused whats the I switch on shelly and the xtra cable for?
I am still learning, but I believe the switch is so you can add an input (like a button) and the extra cable includes a resistor for triggering a button press, but I'll play with it a bit and if I figure it out I'll make a quick video to give an example of using it.
Hi do you really nead the other board to light the strip?
Many LED strips will come with a controller built-in, but these are just the raw LEDs. The board just allows me to adjust how much of each color to send, and how bright to make the strip, and allows me to control it wirelessly. If you are looking to add some lights that aren't controllable by computers, there are many kits that look similar but have a plug that connects directly with the LED strip.
I hope that answers your quesiton!