https://github.com/friedinger/wifirgbband
Control an adafruit neopixel led strip with an ESP32 webserver
https://github.com/friedinger/wifirgbband
adafruit-neopixel arduino esp32 rgb
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Control an adafruit neopixel led strip with an ESP32 webserver
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/friedinger/wifirgbband
- Owner: Friedinger
- License: mit
- Created: 2022-02-25T14:28:00.000Z (over 4 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-03-08T21:59:51.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-03-09T02:41:12.154Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: adafruit-neopixel, arduino, esp32, rgb
- Language: C++
- Homepage:
- Size: 7.81 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# WifiRGBBand
A simple WiFi-controlled RGB LED strip project built as a small experiment.
This project demonstrates how an RGB LED strip can be controlled over WiFi using a microcontroller and a very lightweight implementation. It was mainly created for learning purposes and as a technical proof of concept.
> [!WARNING]
> This project is **not intended for production use**. If you want a stable and feature-rich LED controller, you should consider using [WLED](https://github.com/WLED/WLED) instead.
## Features
- **Proof-of-Concept implementation** demonstrating WiFi-based LED control
- WiFi-based control of an RGB LED strip
- Basic color control
- Simple and lightweight firmware
- Minimal dependencies and easy to understand code
Because this is a prototype, the feature set is intentionally limited.
### Purpose of This Project
The goal of this project was mainly to:
- experiment with WiFi-based LED control
- understand how RGB LED strips can be controlled programmatically
- explore simple microcontroller networking
- create a minimal prototype for testing ideas
The implementation focuses on simplicity and readability rather than completeness.
## Usage
## Hardware
Typical hardware for this kind of setup includes:
- ESP8266 or ESP32 microcontroller
- RGB LED strip
- Appropriate power supply
- Optional level shifter (depending on LED type)
Actual wiring and configuration may vary depending on the hardware used.
### Software
1. Clone the repository
2. Open the project in your Arduino IDE or preferred development environment
3. Configure your WiFi credentials in the source code
4. Flash the firmware to your microcontroller
5. Power the device and connect via WiFi
After flashing the firmware, the device should expose a simple interface for controlling the LEDs.
## Limitations
Because this is only a proof of concept:
- No advanced effects
- No OTA updates
- No configuration UI
- Limited error handling
- Minimal scalability
### Alternative for Real Projects
If you are looking for a fully featured and production-ready solution for WiFi-controlled LED strips, take a look at **[WLED](https://github.com/WLED/WLED)**.
WLED is a widely used open-source firmware for ESP8266 and ESP32 devices that offers many additional features such as effects, presets, integrations, and a full web interface.
## License
This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).