A WLED controller for automotive use, in a small, compact form factor!
(Check out WLED here!)
- < 50x50mm total footprintint
- Onboard ESP32
- USB-C for both power and flashing
- JTAG pins broken out
- 4 sets of outputs for 4 seperate strips
- Onboard XL4015 buck converter to convert 12V -> 5V 5V
- In a web browser, open https://install.wled.me/
- Bridge the
bootsolder jumper using a paperclip, then plug it into your computer - Press
installon the webpage, select the ESP32 Device, and follow the instructions there!
Check out the PCB on KiCanvas!
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The boards are designed so that one can be installed in all 4 doors of the car, with the final one going in the dashboard as the 'Master' controller
| Item | Quantity x5 | Part Number | Supplier / Link | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 nF capacitor | 3 | C1591 | link | 0.26 |
| 1 µF capacitor | 3 | C15849 | link | 0.25 |
| 22 µF capacitor | 2 | C86295 | link | 0.15 |
| 220 µF capacitor | 1 | C125977 | link | 1.04 |
| 330 µF capacitor | 1 | C249985 | link | 1.57 |
| Item | Quantity x5 | Part Number | Supplier / Link | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 kΩ resistor | 2 | C23186 | link | 0.11 |
| 10 kΩ resistor | 1 | C25804 | link | 0.10 |
| 22 Ω resistor | 2 | C23345 | link | 0.10 |
| 62 Ω resistor | 4 | C23222 | link | 0.12 |
| 1 kΩ resistor | 1 | C21190 | link | 0.10 |
| 3.3 kΩ resistor | 1 | C22978 | link | 0.11 |
| Item | Quantity x5 | Part Number | Supplier / Link | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS54 Schottky diode | 3 | C22452 | link | 0.87 |
| Item | Quantity x5 | Part Number | Supplier / Link | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APH1265 inductor | 1 | C5349639 | link | 2.00 |
| Item | Quantity x5 | Part Number | Supplier / Link | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB Type-C port | 1 | C165948 | link | 0.88 |
| 2-pin terminal block | 4 | C709041 | link | 3.67 |
| Item | Quantity x5 | Part Number | Supplier / Link | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level shifter | 1 | C2675672 | link | 5.73 |
| Buck converter | 1 | C51661 | link | 3.27 |
| Voltage regulator | 1 | C6186 | link | 0.83 |
| ESP32 module | 1 | C2913199 | link | 25.97 |
| Item | Quantity | Supplier / Link | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Colors 90 cm LED strip | 4 | link | 28.32 | |
| Full Colors 110 cm LED strip | 1 | link | 7.71 | |
| Full Colors LED strip pack (alternative) | 6 | – | 34.50 | Includes 4×75 cm, 1×90 cm, 1×25 cm (driver side dashboard) |
| Item | Quantity | Supplier / Link | Price | Notes |
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| PCB | 5 | JLCPCB | 3.50 | Standard options for 2-layer board |
