Description: Using an Arduino or a micro controller, we can generate cool-looking patterns with an led strip containing ...

Light painting, or taking a picture of a moving RGB LED strip with a very long exposure, is the application du jour of Arduinos, photography, and bright, glowey, colorful things. Hackaday alumnus ...

F ig.3: WS2811 LED controllers pass instructions from the host MCU from pixel to pixel using a daisy-chain serial bus. Courtesy of World Semiconductor. To give you a sense of what's involved, here's a ...

You just bought a set of LED strip lights and are excited as you imagine the warm glow that will transform your space into a cozy retreat. There are a lot of clever ways to use LED light strips to ...

Is window envy a real thing? It could be if you're living in an apartment without much natural light or you have a dark closet that makes it difficult to see your clothes. How do you avoid letting a ...

LED strip lights are a smart solution for illuminating dim areas, like under cabinets, and they can bring interest to an otherwise boring desk or bedroom. You can even use a strip light to add an ...