PixelBlaster Nano PD

The PixelBlaster Nano PD is a next-generation, feature-rich WLED controller in a compact form factor (32 mm x 53mm), offering USB Power Delivery 3.1 capabilities for any addressable lighting project you may have. It has all the features of much larger boards but at a cost point you cannot ignore.

It supports virtually all LED strips and serial matrices using single-wire protocols, such as the WS2811 and WS2812B, to SPI (clocked-data) protocol devices, such as the WS2813 and SK9822, in 5V, 12V, 24V, and higher.

Features:

• Uses the workhorse ESP32 dual-core 240MHz processor.
• Two channels of 5-volt logic-level translated outputs using ultra-fast and high-current LVC technology with matched and modeled serial inline resistors.
• Low-profile Wago push-button terminal block for easy and secure electrical connections.
• Compact form factor of 32 mm x 53 mm.
• High-quality 4-layer impedance-controlled PCB with gold-plated connectors (ENIG) for durability and corrosion resistance.
• ICS-43434 I2S 24-bit digital microphone with a sensitivity of -26 dB FS and SNR of 64 dBa.
• Onboard ATtiny1616 controller manages the AP33772S Power Delivery 3.1 sink controller.
• Input power: 5-28 volts @ 5-amp max. via USB-C connector, up to 140 watts max.
• Overvoltage and undervoltage protection on input power that shuts off power to LEDs and the board.
• Overcurrent protection with 5-amp “electronic” fuse.
• Over temperature protection of the board and moisture detection on USB-C connector.
• Onboard 34-amp AlphaSGT MOSFET "relay" that reduces current draw to just 80mA @ 5V when LEDs are turned off.
• Onboard LED reports Power Delivery negotiation results.
• 330µF bulk electrolytic capacitor on power output to smooth power delivery.
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection on all inputs.
• 38kHz Infrared Remote Receiver (IRM) compatible with all WLED-supported remotes.
• Supports ESP-NOW based remote controls.
• Easy flashing of custom firmware or upgrades through the USB-C connector.
• Pads exposing three ESP32 GPIOs for custom functions.
• Output pads exposed for hardwired solder options.
• Comes with a custom 3D-printed PLA+ case (design files available upon request).
• Comes with JST-SM 3 or 4-pin pigtail connector.
• Comes pre-flashed with the latest version of WLED.