Mini WLED Controller

Last Christmas, I made a Christmas tree using PCB and paired it with the open-source project WLED, making it a decoration that can be controlled through a mobile app or infrared remote.

Now I have decided to make a mini WLED controller to decorate my monitor

• Custom PCB x 1
• Wemos D1 mini X 1
• 100nF Capacitor x 1
• 10K Ohms resistance x 1
• Infrared remote receiver X 1
• Push button switch X 1
• 6 Pin Terminal Block Connector X 1
• 3 Pin ZH1.5 PCB connector X 1
• WS28XX LED strip X 1

I used the standard WLED schematic and chose the Wemos D1 mini as the MCU. I added a set of button circuits for the on/off switch, an IRM(infrared receiver module) for IR control, and two different types of wiring terminals for easy connection to different types of LEDs.

For this WLED controller that I am making, I hope to make it as small as possible, so I am using SMD components as much as possible.

I use EasyEDA to design PCB and upload the design to JLCPCB.com to manufacture PCB.

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You can use my gerber files to ordel your own PCBs, and build this DIY Project.

Just a quick example how to order PCB from JLCPCB.com:

1)press "QUOTE NOW"

2)press "Add your gerber files"

3)upload zip or rar

4)all properties could be left default

gerber files

https://github.com/James-workshop/mini-WLED-controller

In just a few days, I received the custom PCB from the factory and was able to enjoy the DIY assembly process. I used a regular soldering iron to demonstrate how to solder SMD components. With the help of the custom PCB, I was able to assemble the entire flashlight quickly and easily. The entire assembly process can be viewed on YouTube

How to flash WLED to D1 mini:

• In your preferred browser navigate to https://install.wled.me/
• Connect D1 with your PC
• Click the "Install" button
• Select the appropriate Serial port from the pop-up
• Follow the instructions on the page
• Wait till the installation process finishes
• Follow the instructions config Wi-Fi

Configuration of LED Setting. Click Config and Preferences

• LED Voltage： WS2815(12mA)
• LED Outputs： WS218x
• Length： 48
• GPIO： 2
• Button 0 GPIO： 0 Pushbutton
• Button 1 GPIO： -1 Pushbutton
• IR GPIO： 5 21 Key RGB
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Save & Back

Additional settings can be viewed on YouTube

With the help of custom PCB manufacturing, I was able to easily create the WLED controller with just a few simple steps. Thanks to the powerful and user-friendly WLED open-source project, I was able to create a robust LED controller without the need for programming skills. I hope everyone enjoys my creation.