SUPERLIGHTINGLED WLED Series LED Strip Controller Instruction Manual

SUPERLIGHTINGLED WLED Series LED Strip Controller

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How can I download the WLED app?
  • A: You can download the WLED app from the App Store for iOS devices by searching for “WLED” or “WLED Native” within the app. For Android devices, you can download it from the website https://github.com/Aircooke/WLED-App/releases.
• Q: How do I configure the WLED controller using the app?
  • A: To configure the WLED controller using the app, follow these steps:
  • Power on the WLED controller.
  • Open the phone settings and enter WiFi settings.
  • Find “WLED-AP” and connect to it with the password “wled1234”.
  • After successful connection, it will automatically jump to the WLED page or enter the website 4.3.2.1 in the browser to access the WLED page.
  • Click WIFI SETTINGS, set the WiFi account and password, then click Save & Connect at the top of the screen to save.
• Q: How do I add WLED lights using the app?
  • A: To add your WLED lights using the app, please use the + button on the welcome page.

Models Information

ESP8266 WLED Digital LED Controller

• Model: GL-C-014WL
• Output Current/Channel: 10A Max
• Temperature: -20~45°C
• Dimensions: 108x45x18mm
• Input Voltage: DC 5-24V
• Total Output Current: 15A Max
• Wireless Communication: WiFI

Wiring Terminal Instructions

The WLED c ontroller c an support a t otal of thr ee output channels. The output terminal connections “G D V” correspond to the “GND DATA VCC” pins of the digital LED strips. Among them, D refers to the default output group for GPIO2, so please prioritize using this group. The other group, D for GPIO1, can only be used after configuration in the APP. IO14 is an extended GPIO signal port that can be customized for use.

ESP32 WLED Digital LED Controller

• Model: GL-C-015WL
• Output Current/Channel: 10A Max
• Temperature: -20~45°C
• Dimensions: 108x45x18mm
• Input Voltage: DC 5-24V
• Total Output Current: 15A Max
• Wireless Communication: WiFi

Wiring Terminal Instructions

The WLED controller can support a total of three output channels. The output terminal connections “G D V” correspond to the “GND DATA VCC” pins of the digital LED strips. Among them, D refers to the default output group for GPIO16, so please prioritize using this group. The other group, D for GPIO2, can only be used after configuration in the APP. IO33 is an extended GPIO signal port that can be customized for use.

ESP32 WLED Digital LED Controller with Mic

• Model: GL-C-015WL-M / GL-C-015WL-D
• Output Current/Channel: 10A Max
• Temperature: -20~45°C
• Dimensions: 108x45x18mm
• Input Voltage: DC 5-24V
• Total Output Current: 15A Max
• Wireless Communication: WiFi

Wiring Terminal Instructions

The WLED controller can support a total of three output channels. The output terminal connections “G D V” correspond to the “GND DATA VCC” pins of the digital LED strips. Among them, D refers to the default output group for GPIO16, so please prioritize using this group. The other group, D for GPIO2, can only be used after configuration in the APP. IO33 is an extended GPIO signal port that can be customized for use.

APP Download Method

• IOS: “App Store” Search and download WLED or WLED Native within the app.
• Android: Download from the website https://github.com/Aircoooke/WLED-App/releases.

APP Configuration Steps

1. Power on the WLED controller.

2. Open the phone settings and enter WiFi settings, find”WLED-AP” and connect to it with the password “wled1234”.

3. After successful connection, it will automatically jump to the WLED page (or enter the website 4.3.2.1 in the browser to enter the WLED page).
   

4. Click “WIFI SETTINGS”, set the WiFi account and password, and the click”Save & Connect” at the top of the screen to save.

5. Keep the phone and WLED controller connected to the same WIFI connection, enter the WLED APP (See figure 5-1), click the “+” in the upper right corner of the screen (See figure 5-2), and then click “DISCOVER LIGHTS…” (See figure 5-3). When the button below displays “Found WLED!”, it means that the WLED controller has been found (See figure 5-4). Click the checkmark in the upper right corner to return to the main page. The found WLED controller will be displayed in the list (See figure 5-5).

LED Strip And Relay Configuration

LED Strip Configuration

• Go to the WLED control page and click on the “Config” button in the upper right corner.
• Then, select “LED Preferences” and navigate to “Hardware setup” to configure the LEDs trip information.

Relay Configuration

Relay Configuration Go to the WLED control page, click on the top right corner “Config”, select “LED Preferences”, then find “Relay GPIO”. Configure Relay GPIO as 12, uncheck Invert and click Save to apply the settings.

Note: When using this function, every time the light is turned on or off, the power to the output terminal will be simultaneously turned on or off to save electricity. It is important to note that this function cannot turn off the power supply for backup power.

Mic Configuration

Mic Configuration (If this feature is available)

1. Go to the WLED control page, click on “Config” in the t op right corner, select “Usermods”, find “Digitalmic” after entering, configure according to the c onfiguration information, click “Save” after configuration is complete, and then power off the controller.
2. Go to the WLED control page, click on “Info” at the top, click on the button next to “AudioReactive” to use the Mic.

Configuration Information:

1. Microphone type: Generic 12S
2. 12S SD pin: 26
3. 12S WS pin: 5
4. 12S SCK pin: 21

Note: After configuring the microphone parameters, you need to power off and on the controller once to use the microphone function.

Description of Button Functions

Restart

• Pressing the button will power off the c ontroller module, releasing it will power it back on. Useful when the controller needs to be restarted after configuring the microphone.

OPT button

1. Short press: Power on/off.
2. Long press for 1 second: Switch colors.
3. Long press for 10 seconds: Reset the WLED controller and activate the WLED-AP hotspot.

Reset to Factory Settings

1. Button Reset
   • Long press OPT button for 10 seconds.
2. APP Reset
   • Go to the WLED control page and click on the top right corner “Config”. Click on ” Security & Updates” at the bottom, and then scroll down to find “Factory reset” and check the box. Click “Save” to reset the controller.

UART Download

UART Download (if this function is available)

1. Open the controller case.
2. Remove the jumper cap① (used to connect the motherboard power).
3. Insert the Micro-B data cable to download.
4. After downloading, reinstall jumper cap.

Jumper cap①: Connect the PCB bottom board power.

Note

• When using Micro-B port for programming, the jumper cap needs to be removed.After downloading, reinstall jumper cap.

Supported Chips

• WS2811、 WS2811F、 WS2812B、 WS2814A、 SK6812、 SM16703、 SM16703SP3、 FL19038、 FW1935、 FL19038, etc.

Troubleshooting And Solution

Attention

1. Before turning on the power, please ensure that all connections are correct and secure, and do not operate while the power is on.
2. The product should be used under the rated voltage. Using it under excessive or insufficient voltage may cause damage.
3. Do not disassemble the product, as it may cause fire and electric shock.
4. Do not use the product in environments exposed to direct sunlight, moisture, high temperatures, etc.
5. Do not use the product in metal-shielded areas or around strong magnetic fields, as this may severely affect the wireless signal transmission of the product.

Disclaimers

1. Our company will update the content of this manual based on the improvement of product functionality. The updates will be displayed in the latest version of this manual, without further notice.
2. Due to our continuous adoption of new technologies, product specifications may change without further notice.
3. This manual is provided for reference and guidance only and does not guarantee complete consistency with the actual product. The actual application should be based on the actual product.
4. The components and accessories described in this manual do not represent the standard configuration of the product. The specific configuration is subject to the packaging.
5. All text, tables, and images in this manual are protected by relevant national laws and may not be used without our permission.
6. This product may be compatible with third-party products (such as apps, hubs, etc.), but our company does not take responsibility for compatibility issues or partial loss of functionality caused by changes in third-party products.

References

• air (Aaron Bell) · GitHub

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