https://github.com/manfredipist/homebridge-gpio-rgb-ledstrip

A revamp of my previous release now based on a different core to handle PWM which doesn't require root privileges to run
https://github.com/manfredipist/homebridge-gpio-rgb-ledstrip

homebridge homekit homekit-accessory js ledstrip raspberry raspberry-pi raspberrypi rgb rgb-led

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A revamp of my previous release now based on a different core to handle PWM which doesn't require root privileges to run

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/manfredipist/homebridge-gpio-rgb-ledstrip
• Owner: manfredipist
• License: gpl-3.0
• Created: 2020-11-15T20:30:54.000Z (over 4 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2020-12-04T21:02:21.000Z (over 4 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-04-29T04:26:29.319Z (3 months ago)
• Topics: homebridge, homekit, homekit-accessory, js, ledstrip, raspberry, raspberry-pi, raspberrypi, rgb, rgb-led
• Language: JavaScript
• Homepage:
• Size: 88.9 KB
• Stars: 9
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 5
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# homebridge-gpio-rgb-ledstrip

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[RPi](https://www.raspberrypi.org) GPIO based LED Strip plugin for [Homebridge](https://github.com/nfarina/homebridge)

Due to all the changes and updated that have occured in Homebridge since the original release of this plugin, i decided to replace its core to extend its usability and compatibility.

This plugin now relies on pi-blaster.js which you need to install beforehand.

Originally inspired by [GiniaE/homebridge-gpio-ledstrip](https://github.com/GiniaE/homebridge-gpio-ledstrip)

# Installation

1. Install [pi-blaster](https://github.com/sarfata/pi-blaster).

2. Update pi-blaster DAEMON_OPTS configuration under the path /etc/default/pi-blaster to enable your specific pin layout ([instructions](https://github.com/sarfata/pi-blaster#warnings-and-other-caveats)).

3. Install [homebridge-gpio-rgb-ledstrip] directly from Homebridge Plugin Page or by running sudo npm install -g homebridge-gpio-rgb-ledstrip.

4. Update your configuration file. See sample config.json snippet below. Remember to use BCM GPIO layout.

To identify the correct pin configuration, have a look at the following layout

![pi-blaster pinout](https://github.com/manfredipist/homebridge-gpio-rgb-ledstrip/blob/master/images/pinout.xyz.png?raw=true)

P.S: if pi-blaster seems not to work (e.g running the command 'echo "$PIN=1" > /dev/pi-blaster' doesn't yield the desired output), try restarting manually the service with root privileges

# Configuration

Configuration sample:

 ```

    "accessories": [

      {

        "accessory": "SmartLedStrip",

        "name": "Bedroom LedStrip",

        "rPin": 22,

        "gPin": 27,

        "bPin": 17

      }

    ]

```

Fields:

* "accessory": Must always be "SmartLedStrip" (required)

* "name": Can be anything (required)

* "rPin": GPIO pin that is used to set red value (required)

* "gPin": GPIO pin that is used to set green value (required)

* "bPin": GPIO pin that is used to set blue value (required)