How to Choose Programmable RGB LED Controller

May 14
11:09

2016

Weird Jerry

Weird Jerry

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RGB LEDs are widely used for home decoration with many amazing dynamic lighting effects available. RGB controller offers built-in effects which can meet most users’ requirements. When you would like to create stylish and customized color effects, a programmable RGB LED controller is required.

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The programmable rgb led controller enables users to choose colors to program,How to Choose Programmable RGB LED Controller Articles and then play the colors with different effects such as jump, fade, flash and strobe and different speeds. Wireless programmable rgb led controller is a perfect choice for those who would like to DIY their RGB lighting effects.

 

The whole wireless system shall include a programmable control signal sender with radio frequency signal, a RF signal receiver that is compatible with the sender. The sender shall be able to control RGB LED lighting and have programmable function and send RF signal to the receiver wirelessly. The receiver shall be paired with the sender by a key on it and receive the control signal, and it’s output ends shall connect with the lamps and deliver PWM signal to control them.

 

The RF receiver may be available in AC and DC versions, you have to figure out the input type of your RGB LEDs, of course, your RGB LED lights shall be dimmable, generally the  most widely used LEDs for decoration is DC low voltage LED strips with DC12-24V input, thus DC RF receiver shall be used for them. Some outdoor projects may use AC high voltage LED strips, then waterproof AC RF receiver will be required. If a DC RF receiver is used, an AC to DC power supply will be needed for it. In addition, DC ones are available with constant current version and constant voltage version, you have to choose the right one according to input type of your lamps.

 

Once all information is confirmed, the next step is wiring, it is easy to do according the user manuals, please make sure to power off before wiring. Ok, now everything is done, it is time to start. Learning is easy by pressing keys on the sender and receiver. Then choose colors that you like, and use programmable function to program. Once the program is saved, just play them with different effects such as jump, fade, flash and strobe and different running speeds, you will get amazing effects.