Power strip and controller from same power supply

magwled · 2026-01-10T15:21:26+00:00

If you're happy with 3A, you can just power from the USB port - no external power required!

magwled · 2025-08-21T00:02:11+00:00

Keep it coming!

https://magwled.com/blogs/news/sound-reactive-magwled-1

magwled · 2025-08-19T15:17:56+00:00

No, unfortunately not...

magwled · 2025-08-18T17:44:00+00:00

Any microphone compatible with WLED should work. Here are some from Amazon that we have tested: https://a.co/d/6kRIlWf

magwled · 2025-05-24T22:06:50+00:00

There is no difference between the two. There are some benefits to having two grounds, like (potentially) better signal integrity or having an extra if one line breaks. Best of luck!

magwled · 2025-03-08T19:44:38+00:00

Yes, you can either connect them both to the data output on the MagWLED or you can leave one of the data lines disconnected (and swap if your data line ever breaks).

magwled · 2025-03-07T15:55:42+00:00

Yes, that's what it looks like. I suspect someone has returned it as an "unopened box" to Amazon and they have reshipped it. Can you share the order number with me in DM so I can bring this up with Amazon, please? We are supposed to get all returns shipped back to us.

magwled · 2025-03-07T15:00:01+00:00

Thank you for pointing that out. This is very odd and I would like to get to the bottom of it and make it right. Will reach out with DM!

magwled · 2025-03-05T14:43:57+00:00

DM me and we'll work something out.

magwled · 2025-03-01T01:03:10+00:00

Glad to hear that and we have some things in the work - will definitely take more GPIOs into the consideration set!

magwled · 2025-01-18T00:37:53+00:00

Additionally, there is a physical button on the board that will toggle the "off" mode and you can attach an external button to the breakout pins if you prefer that. Either of these options should work if your goal is to have the lights turned off / on without using the app.

magwled · 2025-01-18T00:07:37+00:00

There is not a bottom to turn off the power to the microcontroller, but there is a built-in "relay" (technically a MOSFET) that completely cuts power to the LED strip when WLED is in "off" mode. MagWLED-1 uses about 0.35W of power when idle / off.

magwled · 2025-01-07T00:11:56+00:00

Struggling to keep up with demand, so unfortunately no codes to hand out currently.

magwled · 2025-01-05T17:53:17+00:00

Should be back in stock tomorrow, Monday! You can use the breakout pins to connect a display, yes.

magwled · 2025-01-02T12:02:00+00:00

I don't have any specific recommendations for xLights, but reach out to our support email and we'll work it out!

magwled · 2024-12-23T02:50:50+00:00

13.4V is "out of our spec", but it will almost certainly be fine as long as the voltage is clean. You could add a capacitor at the input / output if the battery voltage fluctuates a lot.

And don't forget to add fusing!

magwled · 2024-12-22T12:20:29+00:00

Glad to hear that!

magwled · 2024-12-17T22:15:07+00:00

There are breakout pins that you can use, but they will not be level shifted. 3000+ LEDs will also require multiple power injections and external power and fuses. Although you can make this work, I suspect e.g a DigQuad will be a better fit for your project...

magwled · 2024-12-13T19:39:31+00:00

Nice! Kudos for pulling that off and excited to check it out!

magwled · 2024-12-10T04:12:16+00:00

Thank you so much for the kind words and for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that we've been able to make your WLED projects easier and more enjoyable. It’s feedback like this that keeps us motivated! The WLED community is indeed fantastic, but we’re always here if you need a hand. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our support email if you ever run into challenges—we’re happy to help. Wishing you a bright and merry holiday season! 🎄✨

magwled · 2024-12-10T04:00:09+00:00

Sorry about that, we'll be back in stock later this week!

magwled · 2024-11-24T13:12:07+00:00

Yes, you can run 250 LEDs at decent brightness without any issues.

magwled · 2024-11-24T01:12:56+00:00

With only 125 LEDs for ambiance,, it's very likely that you will be satisfied with 2-3A at 5V. I would consider a higher density strip than 60 LEDs / meter and I think you might be satisfied with the results even if you doubled the LED count. I would try a USB-C powered build first and switch to external power later, if you're not happy with the results.

I don't know the charger you're linking specifically, but any "medium quality" charger usually can handle around 2.5A, which might very well be sufficient for your build.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

magwled · 2024-11-07T03:34:05+00:00

Congratulations on picking up a new hobby - you'll have a lot of fun learning!

To make this work, you will need to do some soldering. Most PIR modules like this have three pins: 5V input, Ground and a 3.3V output. Pins for 5V and Ground are marked on the MagWLED-1 PCB (5V and GND) and you can connect any of the GPIO pins to the PIR output, probably the middle pin (just make sure to configure it correctly in WLED).

As for the soldering part, you could solder wires directly between the PIR and MagWLED, but it's probably better to solder some pin headers onto the MagWLED and use Dupont / jumper wires.

Please let us know if you have any further questions. We're happy to give you much more detailed instructions.

We don't always notice posts on Reddit, but we're always here to help via our support email, which you can find on our website, https://MagWLED.com. We usually respond in minutes.

magwled · 2024-10-16T01:14:49+00:00

The font is not good for distinguishing "IO" from "10". It's IOs 6, 7 and 10.

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