Choose the light engine
RGB, RGBW, RGBCCT, COB, pixel IC, CCT, CRI, beam and diffuser decisions.
Tutorials / build, wire, test
Build, wire, test, repeat.
Use practical lessons for power, pixels, pinouts, profiles, firmware, show control and troubleshooting. Each tutorial starts with a real lighting decision.
Published library
57 / LED wiring / WLED / Zigbee / powerTechnical status shown per itemHave a lighting idea in mind but not sure which parts will work together? Tell us what you want to build, where it will go and what hardware you already have. We will help verify the light source, voltage, LED IC or channel count, controller, driver, power supply, wiring and control path, then match a practical DIY smart-lighting setup before you buy. This pre-purchase review is included at no extra charge, so you can order with confidence and start building when your parts arrive.
Content protocol
Research -> reproduce -> rewrite -> attribute.
External documentation can be a starting point, never a shortcut around testing, licensing or technical review. Every published tutorial needs an owner, a reviewer, a version and a source trail.
WLED systems
First setup, segments, presets, JSON API, color order, injection and recovery.
Zigbee + Home Assistant
ZHA, Zigbee2MQTT and Tuya Gateway pairing records, entities, OTA and limits.
Power and protection
Voltage drop, fuse branches, cable sizing, connectors, grounding and thermal headroom.
Install and finish
Profiles, diffusion, cut lines, service loops, enclosures, glands and outdoor details.
Build logs and field notes
What was measured, what failed, what changed in the next revision and why.
01Selection guide
Choose the light engine How to choose LED strip lighting: voltage, brightness and IP rating
A practical decision framework for matching an LED strip to the space, the run length, the control path and the power plan.
LED stripSelectionPower
02Installation guide
Install and finish Choose and install LED strip lighting: a field-ready checklist
Turn the room, mounting surface, cut plan, thermal path and control needs into an installation that can be tested and repaired.
InstallationLED stripThermal
03WLED selection guide
WLED systems Addressable LED strips and WLED: verify the signal before the effects
Identify voltage, IC, data direction, channel order and power injection before configuring an addressable lighting system.
AddressableWLEDWiring
04Selection guide
Choose the light engine COB LED strips: when a seamless line of light is the right choice
Understand dotless light, chip density, beam shape, cut marks, voltage and thermal limits before specifying a COB strip.
COBDiffusionSelection
05Installation guide
Install and finish LED profiles and diffusers: design a smooth line of light
Match channel depth, diffuser transmission, strip density and viewing angle to the finish you want instead of hiding hotspots after the install.
ProfilesDiffusionLED strip
06Power guide
Power and protection How to choose a power supply for LED strip lighting
Match output voltage, load, current, headroom, dimming method and installation environment before energizing the strip.
PowerVoltageSafety
07Selection guide
Choose the light engine SMD LED packages: choose 2216, 2835 or 3014 by the job
Use package size as a starting point, then compare density, power, thermal path, color quality and the actual installation envelope.
SMDLED stripLight quality
08Installation guide
Install and finish Build a flexible neon line: match the LED strip to the sleeve
Plan sleeve geometry, strip width, bend direction, sealing and service access before turning a loose strip into a finished neon line.
Neon flexInstallationWaterproofing
09System planning guide
Choose the light engine Design an LED sheet backlight: area, spacing and power
Turn a backlit panel or sign into a repeatable system plan by measuring the cavity, choosing sheet format, distributing power and preserving service access.
LED sheetsBacklightingPower
10Installation guide
Install and finish Above-cabinet LED lighting: hide the source, keep the repair path
Create a calm ceiling wash with deliberate placement, an accessible power path, suitable protection and a finish that survives dust and heat.
Cabinet lightingIndirect lightInstallation
11Power guide
Power and protection Constant current vs constant voltage: choose the driver from the light engine
Understand the electrical topology before comparing driver labels, wattage, dimming interfaces or protection features.
DriversConstant currentConstant voltage
12Installation guide
Install and finish Cut and connect waterproof LED strips without losing the seal
A practical method for preserving polarity, cut marks, strain relief and environmental protection after a coated strip is shortened or extended.
Waterproof stripConnectorsInstallation
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Field notes / community research
What the forum keeps teaching us.
AusChristmasLighting shows where real builds fail after the shopping cart. We use those recurring questions to shape product fields, BOMs, checklists and new tutorials.
FIELD / 01
Pinouts are product data
Connector gender, wire order, data direction and polarity belong in the SKU handoff and BOM.
Research source FIELD / 02Power is an architecture decision
Injection, fusing, cable distance and service loops should be decided before the pixels are mounted.
Research source FIELD / 03Every layer needs an owner
WLED, xLights, FPP and network transport need explicit boundaries to remain recoverable.
Research source FIELD / 04Build for the second repair
Enclosures, labels, spare connectors and mounting plates turn a project into maintainable hardware.
Research sourceTools to add next
Turn recurring build questions into instruments.
Community research points to system planning, not another generic color picker, as the strongest utility layer.
TOOL / 01
Power + fuse planner
Load, headroom, cable, voltage drop, injection and branch protection in one record.
TOOL / 02
Pixel identifier
Voltage, IC, data direction, color order, density and WLED bus configuration.
TOOL / 03
BOM builder
Match pixels or fixtures with controller ports, power, profiles, connectors and enclosures.
TOOL / 04
Pinout registry
Versioned connector gender, wire color, voltage, data and ground references.
TOOL / 05
Controller planner
Outputs, pixels, DDP/E1.31 load, receivers, cable distance and service capacity.