A Beginner's Guide to DIY LED Projects

In this video, I'll address some of the most frequent questions I receive in my LED videos. I'll cover basics about controllers, types of LEDs, firmware options, power injection, power supplies, level shifting, wiring and more. Be sure to check the full video description for links to a lot of other helpful information, including all parts shown.

Chapter Links:
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00:00 Introduction
01:31 Controllers
06:46 LED Types
11:45 Firmware
14:43 Logic Level Shifters
18:50 Power Supplies
24:26 Power Injection
29:28 Wiring your Project
34:47 Adding Peripherals
35:51 Installation Tips
38:06 Build your own
39:05 Wrap Up

Parts Shown
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Controllers
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Raspberry Pi 3b+: _currently out-of-stock or way overpriced_
Arduino Pro Micro: https://amzn.to/3qRsNgk
Arduino Uno R3: https://amzn.to/46aTHA2
ESP8266 NodeMCU: https://amzn.to/43MJc4j
ESP8266 D1 Mini: https://amzn.to/3Xe4zch
ESP32 NodeMCU: https://amzn.to/43G4Irn
ESP32 Mini: https://amzn.to/43Ps5ib
ElectroCookie Protoboards: https://amzn.to/3XiBfRT
1/2 Size Breadboard: https://amzn.to/3Pms5BX

LEDs
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WS2812b: https://amzn.to/3NE3A1N
SK6812 144/m: https://amzn.to/3pefFBr
SK9822: https://amzn.to/3JmPu2d
Common Cathode LED: https://amzn.to/46cRlk4
32x32 Matrix Panel: https://amzn.to/441Pg8Q

Logic Level Shifters
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I2C Logic Level Shifter: https://amzn.to/418Gq94
SN74AHCT125N Shifter: https://amzn.to/3plBX4a

Power Supplies and Wiring
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5V 3A Wall Charger: https://amzn.to/42XG4l2
5V 15A "Brick" Power Supply: https://amzn.to/3Jpe3LY
5V 30A "Transformer" Power Supply: https://amzn.to/3NDocHx
AC Power Cord: https://amzn.to/43OFSWm
Spade Connectors: https://amzn.to/46hmLpp
Inline Fuse Holder & Fuses: https://amzn.to/46fW58s
JST Connectors: https://amzn.to/3p7nLMm
Wago Lever Nuts: https://amzn.to/3NBJnKa
MicroUSB Cable: https://amzn.to/3NFuwhy

Installation
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Aluminum LED Channel: https://amzn.to/3NECvM8
3M Double Sided Tape: https://amzn.to/3XjEbhm
Braided Sleeve: https://amzn.to/447Wc47
Heat Shrink Tubing: https://amzn.to/3CFwJDq
Project Boxes: https://amzn.to/43OM7JA

Some of these links may be Amazon affiliate links. Use of these links will not affect your pricing, but this channel may earn a small commission if you make a purchase.

LED Projects Shown:
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Motion Activated LED Stair Lighting: https://youtu.be/Y29Y0iTLggg
Improved Sensors for LED Stair Lighting: https://youtu.be/ZRb_wpJo1AM
Hexagonal LED Panels: https://youtu.be/lNcsT5DZjAM
Dual Controller Matrix Display: https://youtu.be/uV_HQpqIp2I
Matrix with WLED: https://youtu.be/FzOXsLjaUYs

Playlist of LED Projects/How-tos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqjDNeOVHOkf079FYwRLRoOHJwLijKkP3

Additional Information and Links:
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Common LED Wiring Diagrams: https://resinchemtech.blogspot.com/2023/01/wiring-diagrams.html
ESP8266 pin information: https://randomnerdtutorials.com/esp8266-pinout-reference-gpios/
ESP32 pin information: https://randomnerdtutorials.com/esp32-pinout-reference-gpios/
WLED: https://kno.wled.ge/
ESPHome: https://esphome.io/components/light/neopixelbus.html
Tasmota: https://tasmota.github.io/docs/WS2812B-and-WS2813/
Adafruit's Neopixel Library: https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-neopixel-uberguide/arduino-library-installation
QuinLED (Quindor) LED Calculations: https://quinled.info/2020/03/12/digital-led-power-usage/
Quindor's Cable Size (Wire Overloading) Video: https://youtu.be/behbh8VqPTg

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