Grouping the materials and connecting the parts
In this section, we will group the materials required to build the LED strip controller. The specifications of these materials will also be discussed. In sequence, we will present how the circuit should be interconnected and the steps to assemble it.
Materials required to build the LED strip controller
Before we list all the materials required to build the LED strip controller, I would like to comment on the LED strip that will be used. In my projects, I prefer to use an LED strip with the following specification:
- Supply voltage: 5V DC
- Density: Min of 30 LEDs/meter
- Color: At least RGB
- Ingress Progression (IP): IP30 for indoor installations and IP67 for outdoor installations
- Length: 5 meters
- Addressable
For this project, we will build an LED strip controller to be placed outdoors at the front of my house so we will have to use IP67 as the IP rating. The LED strip we will use is based on the LED...
