Recent content by Martin Mueller

TLS3001 support has been added to the ESPixelStick v4 implementation. It translates 8 bit intensity from the sequencer into 12bit intensity for the pixel. This means there is no need to customize the sequencer output. This is available in all versions created after 06 MAY 2026

Good Day I have been working on getting an implementation of the TLS3001 protocol to work on ESP32 based ESPixelstick compatible platforms. If anyone has a few minutes to test this, you can get the image on the web flasher at https://espixelstickwebflasher.from-ct.com:5000/ Thanks Martin

I have dimmable AC lights intermixed with my pixels. It takes some brightness control to make them work well together but it does make a nice effect. I also have some pseudo static elements (snowman, sled, reindeer) that provide a nice counterpoint to all of the blinky flashy. To be hones...

If it is not part of the show, then it should be the last port on the octa.

I just reworked the relay interface. But, yes this has been in the ESPS V4 SW all along. You can even send the esps an http command to control the relay or you can make it a part of the data channels in the show.

Does "Alternate PSU" mean a 2nd PSU that is NOT the same PSU attached to the F16? If so, then you need to break the V+ wire somewhere near the middle of the string. You cannot have the V+ from two PSU attached to the same pixels. V- MUST be connected to both PSUs (through the pixels is fine...

ESPixelStick (ESPS) V4 SW has been updated to support FireGod controllers. This means we now have an FSEQ / DDP / E1.31-to-Firegod WiFi device. Some of the ESPS V4 supported platforms support 4, 6 or 8 output ports. That means you can connect up to 8 FireGod controllers on one ESPS. This also...

General rules of thumb on this: There is NO color standard for the wires. Most vendors print the polarity on the PCB. Do NOT assume the power lines are on the outside and the data is in the center (I have seen V- in the center). You can measure V+ and V- continuity end-to-end on the string...

The problem is LAG in WiFI. This is why ESPS V4 supports FPP Remote mode. In this mode, there is almost no data on the WiFi, hence no lag. xLights player also supports sending FPP sync messages instead of data. xLights supports pushing the appropriate sequences to the ESPS devices. FYI: DDP...

RE: Question 1: The ESP32 device does not have the ability to hold two images at the same time. You can load WLED or You can load ESPS V4. You can also easily switch between the two. Both of the applications have web based installers, making it easy to switch. FYI: EspixelStick has 80% of the...

Just a guess at a possible problem. How many files do you try to transfer at one time? xLights has a 5 minute timer that aborts and fails the session. If this happens then you will need to restart the failed file and pick up from there.

That is a dangerous store. I would not be allowed to go in there.

Can I throw ESPixelStick V3 HW with the V4 SW into the mix. The base card has the differential DMX output built in. You can send DDP, E1.31 data or use fseq files to play your effects.

TheChristmasLightGuy on discord has a video series that include setting up and using the ESPixelStick V4 software on a number of platforms. The ESP V4 SW does not support playing music nor is it intended to work as a show player. One of your show player guidelines is: Your show player...

ESPS V4 does not today support a REST API. You would need to implement such a thing.