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WS2801 type addressable LEDs

Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:35 pm
by Guillaum3
Hello everyone
I managed to create a light show with the software last year on the Disney theme, but now I will want to integrate WS2801 type addressable LEDs into this show.
How can I do it? rather use Arduino or Raspberry Pi and if someone had a little tutorial it would be cool.
thank you

Re: WS2801 type addressable LEDs

Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:20 pm
by pandas
I recommend WLED firmware for starters. Very easy. It supports artnet, e131, and other protocols.

https://github.com/Aircoookie/WLED

There's a lot of info out there on how to wire up the controllers and there are also sources for preassembled units.

https://faveleds.com/
https://www.holidaycoro.com/

As far as integrating with QLC+, you can leverage rgb panel / rgb matrix features out of the box.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovr3CSSbfgY