LEDs have a special place in every maker's heart, and it's because we all love the ability to create light at moment's notice. Almost every project I have made over the last two decades has included ...

Building RGB LED displays is one of the most interesting programming and engineering challenges we see here on Hackaday. Not only do the creators of large displays and LED cubes have to deal with the ...

If you are intending on setting up LED strip lights (additionally called LED tape) you need to manage to efficiently calculate the power required. Having not enough power provide will cause just some ...

Modern LED strips are magical things. The WS2812 has allowed the quick and easy creation of addressable RGB installations, revolutionizing the science of cool glowy things. However, this accessibility ...

The Ormanäs RGB LED strip is HomeKit-compatible using the Ikea Dirigera smart hub, but only in the Netherlands for now. The Ormanäs RGB LED strip is HomeKit-compatible using the Ikea Dirigera smart ...

All four kits are a great way to illuminate your home with smart lighting. Lighting is an essential part of your smart home. With the proper equipment, you can dim the lights, change their color, and ...