I’ve used an android app which called UDP Sender/Receiver. You can either use hercules utility (or any windows/linux udp desktop client you like) or your mobile. To configure these settings you need to send a few commands using a UDP client. In normal operation the firmware will try to connect to your wireless router with the SSID and password you provided during configuration mode. You can connect to this AP with your mobile or laptop and configure the connection settings that ESP8266 needs in normal operation. In the configuration mode, the ESP8266 is configured as an AP. This will put the firmware to configuration mode. Make sure all connections are correct and place the short jumper to the K1 pin header that shorts D4 to the GND. Then connect the RGB strip to the P9813 driver and apply 12V to the block connector (J1). Then you need to download this git repo and build the code with arduino IDE or any other tool you prefer (I use sloeber).īuild the code, upload the firmware to arduino and remove the power. This is how it looks likeĪfter you done with connecting the parts, you need to connect the USB to uart adapter to arduino mini and apply a 3V3 power to the circuit. You won’t need that now, but it’s a good to have option for other projects. This driver is quite nice and cheap (~$4.50) and supports chaining. The RGB led strips are controlled with an RGB driver with the P9813, you can find them in ebay by searching for ‘RGB LED Strip Driver Module Shield’. If you don’t know what’s the power consumption ask the seller and he’ll provide you with the correct one. You’ll also need a 12V power supply for that, so buy one that meets the power consumption of the strip. Just pick one for your needs, waterproof, low or high power e.t.c. You can find a plethora of RGB strips in ebay, just search for ‘led strip 5050’ and you’ll get tens of thousands results. You’ll need an RGB strip to control, of course. But let’s have a look at the components that I’ve used. So, the only thing that remains is to find a way to do that remotely and also be able to control several RGB strips at the same time. You just need a small micro-controller and an RGB led driver. To control RGB strips is done easily today. I wanted to put some color in my living room and these inexpensive RGB led strips that you can find in ebay are perfect for this. This is my first stupid project posted here.
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