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Pixel LEDs, Controllers, Protocols & Software

Quick Start

New to LED lighting? Start here — no prior knowledge needed.

What is Pixel LED?
Learn the fundamentals of addressable LED technology
Basic Wiring Guide
How to wire your first LED strip safely
Choose Your First Strip
WS2812B, APA102, or WS2815 — which is right?
Get Started with WLED
The most popular open-source LED firmware

Explore the Knowledge Base

In-depth guides across every aspect of pixel LED technology

Tutorials
Step-by-step guides for all skill levels
Hardware
LED chips, strips, controllers, PSUs, fixtures
Software
WLED, xLights, Resolume, QLC+ and more
Protocols
DMX512, Art-Net, sACN, DALI, SPI — explained
Guides
Installation, power wiring, sourcing, troubleshooting
Comparisons
5V vs 12V, WLED vs ESPixelStick, Art-Net vs sACN
Projects
Real-world builds: holiday lights, matrices, more
Reference
Color science, brands, certifications, glossary

Most Popular

Top guides and tutorials our readers love

WLED
Open-source LED firmware for ESP32/ESP8266
WS2812B
The most popular pixel LED chip
xLights
Free holiday light sequencing software
QuinLED
Popular DIY LED controller
Mean Well PSUs
Reliable power supply guide
5V vs 12V Strips
Complete comparison guide
FastLED
Arduino LED library
Analog vs Digital
Addressable vs non-addressable strips

Latest Content

Recently published guides and articles

Waterproofing LED Installations
IP ratings, silicone injection, enclosures
LED Certifications Guide
What CE, UL, IP, RoHS actually mean
ESP32 for LEDs
Complete microcontroller guide
Essential Tools
Everything you need for LED work

Our Software

Professional LED animation & visual effects tools — created by our team

Pixel LED Animator 3
Pixel LED Animator 3
Design pixel LED animations in minutes. 100+ effects, real-time preview, export SWF/AVI/MP4/GIF, XDAT export.
VJ Loop Studio
VJ Loop Studio
Professional real-time visual effects. 85 effects, audio-reactive, timeline, Spout/NDI live output, Windows 10/11.
Pixel LED Animator 3
Power Your LED Projects
Used by thousands of LED artists worldwide. Compatible with any pixel LED matrix, strip, or panel.
✦ 100+ Effect Generators✦ Keyframes & Palettes✦ MP4 / AVI / GIF / XDAT✦ xLights & Resolume Ready
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VJ Loop Studio
Power Your Visuals
Used by VJs and LED content creators worldwide. Perfect for LED walls, live performances, and digital installations.
✦ 85 Effects✦ Audio-Reactive✦ 4K / 8K Export✦ OSC & MIDI Control
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