ElectroMage

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Product: (4.94)

Documentation: (4.74)

Shipping: (4.92)

Communication: (4.92)

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Christopher | Jan. 9, 2021

Very impressive LED controller!

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

My experience with Pixelblaze has been leaps and bounds better than using Arduino or a generic ESP8266. The user experience is amazing. The one thing I would like to see that I could not find is an easy step-by-step tutorial (preferably video) on writing your first patterns in the editor.

Response from ElectroMage | Jan. 12, 2021

Hi Christopher,
Thank you! Check out "An Intro to Pixelblaze Code" on the pattern sharing site:
https://electromage.com/patterns/
I think you will find it a great resource for leaning the ropes. We also have this video which walks through writing the KITT pattern:
https://youtu.be/3ugNIZ96UK4

David | Jan. 8, 2021

Mostly Works Great, sometimes loses wifi

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

Super fun gizmo. Works well with both 3-strand and 4-strand rgbw leds. Nice patterns. Fun UI.
Had problems with unit sometimes dropping connection to my home wifi network; was annoying to have to re-teach it network creds every few days. Would buy again for home/hobbyist use, but due to wifi-issues would not trust it in installation/exhibition-setting

Response from ElectroMage | Jan. 8, 2021

Hi David,
I'm glad it's fun, but it shouldn't drop from WiFi. Maybe the flash is faulty? Please reach out through email or Tindie messaging if you'd like to give a replacement a shot.

Jp | Jan. 6, 2021

Very happy, makes field connections simple!

For ElectroMage Pro 8x WS2812/APA102 LED Driver

I bought this for our Christmas display (PVC arches over the sidewalk with LED pixels) and have since re-purposed it for the basement (LED strips run along the metal I-beams) to uplight the panted but unfinished ceiling, this breakout board makes connections simple, and even solved the problem of certain pixels flashing or acting erratically, likely due to signal issues on long cable runs. I'm using this with a 15amp 5v power supply and everything is rock solid. Another great board for permanent or temporary projects!

Jp | Jan. 6, 2021

Still the very best

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

I've used tons of WiFi controllers from Amazon and elsewhere, even built my own using Arduino's, but this board by ElectroMage is hands down the very best implementation. It just works, and you can write amazing patterns and color combinations on the fly. If you're on the fence about this, just buy it, you'll be glad you did!

Ryan | Dec. 28, 2020

Great USB to serial programmer

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze Arduino Programmer

Very compact and does exactly what it says. It was very easy to solder to the PixelBlaze v2 and worked with esptool without any problems. I was able to easily backup the stock image and restore it without issues. Only suggestion would be to include a link to the drivers that should be used.

Ryan | Dec. 28, 2020

Amazing controller and great support

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

Electromage was extremely helpful, friendly, and responds quickly to questions. I decided to buy the arduino programmer after placing an order and he helped me change it so I wouldn't have to pay double for shipping. Shipping was very fast; I got my controller within two days after placing my order.

The PixelBlaze v2 is a great product and easy to setup. The GUI is well designed and easy to use. I had it up and running within a day. My only suggestion would be to add a global speed slider.

Jp | Dec. 28, 2020

Still excellent!

For ElectroMage Serial to 8x WS2812/APA102 Driver

I've purchased this in the past, but the latest version is even better! Great way to extend the functionality of the pixelblaze board!

Kirill | Oct. 28, 2020

Unbeblinkenlievable

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

With a great interface and a bunch of ready-made patterns to be used as tutorials, this controller lets you skip all the tedium and go straight to blinkenheaven.
Goes great with Fibonacci series of LED disks.

Ben, you so made my day : ) Looking forward to v3.

David | Oct. 1, 2020

Really nice!

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

Arrived in less than a week (ordered on a Friday afternoon and arrived on a Thursday) from West Coast to East Coast US and was easy to setup and get running. I should be too old for stickers, but I love the two included stickers. It's really a nice touch.I connected my 1m/60led APA102 clone and it was showing patterns before I was even finished configuring it. I'm excited to be a part of the PB community. See you in the forums.

W. Scott | Sept. 30, 2020

Pixelblaze v2 is incredibly flexible!

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

I first discovered this product while looking for some LED pattern generator modules and decided to try a couple in a project. In short order, I realized that I could use the Pixelblaze v2 in several projects and ordered six more! I will be back!

Jon | Sept. 30, 2020

Wow. Great product, great support

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

Thank you! This is absolutely perfect. I'll be using this controller for all my projects moving forward.

Jeff | Sept. 28, 2020

Makes star wiring and power delivery much easier

For ElectroMage Pro 8x WS2812/APA102 LED Driver

I purchased this for a star-topology wiring project after doing a prior one and running 18AWG all over the place to chain up some LED strips.

I've also used the smaller 3A version, but for most installs over 180 strip pixels, you'd need separate power distribution to support more pixels. This gets you to 900 pixels at an average 5V duty cycle, and makes 12V distribution much easier as well.

The phoenix-style pluggable screw terminal blocks made for a lot less soldering and wiring (my least favorite part of any project), and makes hot-swapping spare strips a lot easier.

Wayne | Sept. 26, 2020

Very nice!

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

Trying to figure out how to program it. The examples that come with the unit are fun to play with and I hope will give me a good understanding of how to use it. Any plans for a GUI type of input in the works? Also, I am interested in the lighting pattern shown on demo page, unless I missed it I did not see it included on the light patterns provided with the item. Thanks, I have been interested in LED’s for a long time. Happy that I found you site!

Dominic | Sept. 18, 2020

Awesome project with an active maker and community

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

This is one of my favorite projects I’ve bought. It makes creating effects with LED strips on-the-fly so easy. It also has great effects created by the community and an active forum. The maker is also awesome at responding to any questions. Looking forward to seeing this project grow!

Mike | Aug. 31, 2020

Fantastic product: up and running in 15 minutes

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

I had not ever worked with LED strips before, but this little controller made it a piece of cake. I soldered on the power connector and the expansion connector, wired it up to the 5 meter LED strip using the connector/wires that came with the LED strip, and connected it up to the power supply. Worked first time!

What really impressed me, though, was the attention to detail in the software. It was super easy to connect to it from my laptop, using the Cloud-based discovery mechanism thoughtfully provided, and then it was super easy and fun to try out different patterns. The user interface is superb!

Documentation is outstanding, too. I'm going to have a lot of fun with this thing....

All around, it's clear to me that this guy knows what he is doing -- very impressive. I would not hesitate to recommend this controller to anybody wanting to play around with LED lighting strips. If you can do some simple soldering, you can probably make this work.

Kylar | Aug. 17, 2020

This will change your life if you love LEDs

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

This is the best thing ever.

It is just as cheap as a good microcontroller. It takes about 3 minutes to set up and wire and have strips do tens of preloaded amazing patterns, and the ability to write code with live updates to make more patterns is so good.

I can't stop buying these.

There's a forum (forum.electromage.com) where the creator Ben Hencke will answer your questions within an hour.

Jon | July 19, 2020

Absolutely fantastic device

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

This device is seriously amazing. I have a 100 pixel WS2811 strip that I was able to wire to the Pixelblaze within minutes. The wifi configuration and web interface are very intuitive. This is the simplest way I have found to get right to the fun part of generating patterns. Well done!

Lloyd | July 18, 2020

Pixelblaze Settings for this Strip

For 4 meter spool of 60/m SK6812 (WS2812) RGBW LEDs

Pixelblaze setup for this strip seems to be:
LED Type: Buffered (x2 rate) WS2812 / NeoPixel
Data Speed: 286ns/571ns
Color Order: GRBW

Jeff | June 17, 2020

Simple; Works perfect

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze Arduino Programmer

I was able to use this to flash an ESP32 using esptool.py with no surprises. Solder a header, plug in micro USB, and it works. Pinout is default compatible with Pixelblaze.

Asa | June 9, 2020

Love the Pixelblaze Boards

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze Sensor Expansion Board

These boards have a lot of potential for tinkering, and the sensor board adds a lot for generic input. It's really easy to add to an existing main board.

Jeff | May 27, 2020

The most inexpensive 8x8 NeoPixel around.

For ElectroMage 8x8 LED Matrix (SK6812)

At $14, this is the most inexpensive 8x8 WS2812b matrix you can find. Adafruit and Sparkfun also deserve our business, but they sell their equivalent for $35. You can order direct from Shenzhen on eBay and Aliexpress for about $7 shipped, but most will take a month to arrive. I ordered this on a Friday and received it on Monday (US WA->CA).

I've been using this as a way to learn pixel mapping and it's my first time working with a matrix. Setup was straightforward, took a minute to solder, and worked easily with Pixelblaze defaults.

I'm basically on my webcam all day now, so when I'm not writing patterns with it I use it as a color-correcting light source to augment my poor room lighting. That means I can speak favorably of the working life and heat handling a bit, as I've had it on about 10 hours a day for 2.5 months.

Disclosure: I'm a self-admitted Pixelblaze superfan. I help a lot of people on the forums and produce some Pixelblaze documentation, but I receive no compensation from Ben (AKA Wizard/ElectroMage) other than a few boards of beta hardware that I've agreed to help test.

Oran | May 21, 2020

First class quality, look nowhere else.

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

Bought the Pixelblaze V2 and output expander with no previous knowledge in this field for some upcoming projects. From support and advice, communication through shipping delays due to covid19, to the product itself, quality is top class.

Michael | May 4, 2020

quick as easy way to control an APA102 Strip

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

You need a power supply and LED's make sure you have the right strip for the pixel blaze Controller and correct Voltage for power.

Darryl | April 29, 2020

Macaroni (Pixelblaze) & Cheese (Expansion board)

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze Sensor Expansion Board

Initially, I was a "little" skeptical at purchasing the expansion board. I wondered if it was "really" worth the extra $29. I took the leap and was amazed at the increased functionality - especially for my application. I recently purchased 31 Pixelblazes and 31 expansion boards (and plan to order more) and after having spent time with the Pixelblaze + expansion board, I would never order a Pixelblaze without it.

Darryl | April 29, 2020

Incredible Device for an Incredible Price

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

I've been looking the last 6+ months for a device like this. I even purchased a few options such as the DMX King, Arduino, etc. to test out. These devices were not appropriate for my application. Just one week before coming across the Pixelblaze, I contracted an engineer to design and fabricate a bluetooth version of this device. A week later, I found the Pixelblaze. Originally, I purchased 2 Pixelblazes + expansion boards. After spending 2 weeks with the Pixelblaze, I was so pleased that I cancelled my contract with the engineer as the Pixelblaze was "literally" years ahead of where we were starting. At this price point, nothing comes close to the functionality, ease of use and customer support for the Pixelblaze. Nothing. After having spent the last 3 weeks, learning the software and checking out the forum, which has been extremely helpful and supportive. I just purchased an additional 31 units and plan to purchase more. This is why I can truly say, "It is an incredible device for an incredible price!"

Tom | April 20, 2020

The most amazing widget I have ever seen!

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

I have tried various other ways of controlling addressable LEDs, but the Pixelblaze is head and shoulders above the rest. Its list of features is astoundingly long, but my top 3 are: WiFi AP or client operation, powered from the LED strip, controllable via WebSocket. The creator is very responsive and the community seems vibrant though I haven't had time to wade in. I ported my existing project in an hour. If you want to do anything interesting with LEDs, Pixelblaze is the way to go!

Derwent | April 14, 2020

This is an amazing chip for talking to a bunch of LEDs

For ElectroMage Serial to 8x WS2812/APA102 Driver

Great chip, works well, very reasonably priced.
Took a while to get it working, because the only supported way of programming it is with the Arduino library, and there's always room for improvement for documenting, would be especially helpful if the exact length of the bit fields was documented.
Also had a rough time with the shipping because I live in Australia and ordered during the COVID-19 crisis, and USPS has non-existent customer service, but that's not Ben's fault.
Overall I would highly recommend this chip if you're going to be interfacing with an Arduino, or you are happy to write your own drivers.

Peter | March 16, 2020

Amazing 'All-in-One' Product for Beginners and Professionals

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

I had been searching high and low for a LED controller that I, as a beginner to all of this kind of stuff, could use. It's basically 'plug & play', and with an active forum, is exactly what I needed to finally finish my project. Can't wait to start the next one. I will definitely be purchasing more of these in the future!

- Dr.

Daniel | March 7, 2020

Quality products, great service

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

This product is awesome! I bought 8 in one go. The support is fantastic, Ben answered questions I had quickly and was able to add an additional unit to the order.
The only thing better is the product itself, highly recommend it if you have some LEDs that need controlling. The app is great and very powerful. It suits both beginners and advanced users.
My intent was to have something I could quickly set up and get going, and the pixelblaze delivered that.
Multiple can be controlled via a raspberry pi and 'firestorm'.

Kyle | Feb. 27, 2020

Great product!

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

Amazing and powerful little controller! Currently using these to power several led matrix projects, including the lighting for our esports arena.

Chris | Feb. 25, 2020

Unbelievably good, from the moment it turns on it rocks!!!

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

One of the greatest WOW factors I've ever seen in a product. The lights look BRILLIANT and the sheer diversity of the colours and patterns is mind-boggling. The ability to make and edit the patterns AND sequence them is just superb. So much fun to be had using the presets, let alone digging into the simple coding language to make your own. Amazing amazing amazing product.... The wireless capability and online software are out of this world. Give this man an OBE!

Peter | Feb. 11, 2020

Incredible Product

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

This is a truly incredible product!

This product is well executed, delivered quickly, the pixelBlaze works easily and immediately with good documentation in the box (So Very Important!). I had a couple of questions and the developer/seller responded within minutes on several occasions.

Thank you so much!

Matthijs | Feb. 11, 2020

Great piece of hardware made even better by great software!

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

The PixelBlaze makes individually addressable LEDs accessible for people that are not into electronics. All I had to do was solder on the screw header thingy, which was quite easy for my first time soldering :)
Then the fun begins, you hook up a LED strip and start playing with light inside the phenomenal IDE that is hosted on the PixelBlaze. The excellent documentation and samples allow you to quickly learn and explore.

Having the code editor adjust the pattern as you type is just amazing. What a pleasant experience. This can't be overstated!

Richard | Jan. 31, 2020

Really useful little board

For ElectroMage Pixelblaze V2+ WiFi LED Controller

I bought one to replace the common Chinese controller running lights around the reception in my shop. This item is so much better! Smaller, easy to load patterns, and nice web interface makes it simple to edit things from my desk or even my phone. The sensor add on for sound reaction is also great. I've just bought 2 more for the other lights around my shop entrance.

My one criticism would be the lack of documentation on the programming of the patterns. I have programmed a lot of Arduino and C, but the language used is some sort of Java like language that I am not familiar with. Bellow the code editor is a list of functions etc, but they have no explanation of what they do. I guess a Java coder will know, but the rest of us must Google them. Also, please put comments in the sample code to show what each line does!

Much of the coding is universal (for loops, arrays etc), but a more in depth tutorial would be really appreciated.

Response from ElectroMage | Feb. 2, 2020

Hi Richard,
I'm glad you are enjoying Pixelblaze!

Thanks for the feedback on the documentation for the language. Aside from the list of limitations, it's based on ES6, a newer version of JavaScript. The math functions work the same as C or JavaScript. I'll work on getting more documentation and comments in the pattern code!

If you have any questions I'm always happy to help, and the forum is a helpful resource as well: https://forum.electromage.com/

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