Learn how to bring your projects to life with addressable LEDs and WLED.
In this hands-on course, you will:
- Set up and flash WLED onto an ESP32 microcontroller
- Explore power, wiring, and safety basics
- Control LEDs with the WLED web and mobile interface
- Create custom lighting effects, presets, and playlists
- Add interactivity with buttons, sensors, and sound-reactivity
- Get inspiration and resources to continue your own projects
If you are not sure if the course is for you, take a look at the presentation and the sorts of projects you can build.
Course details
- Not suitable for people with a sensitivity to flashing lights!!
- Dates for 2026 will be announced in early January
- SLMS members only
- Practical and demonstrations/discussions
- Take home the kit afterwards
- Small group (max 10 people)
- Requirements: None. The course covers basics to intermediate.
You will need the kit supplied for the Absolute Beginners Intro to Electronics. If you don’t have one, please put “+ABIE kit” next your name to order one. If you have done ABIE, just bring your kit along!
Cost:
- ABIE kit: £10
- WLED kit: £12
- Facilitator fee (donation of your choice)
Enter your name below to indicate your interest:
@LouLou + ABIE kit
@jant
@Zilan +ABIE Kit
@Lizi + ABIE kit
@Ivanbe93 + ABIE
@jjsm233
@fin_wells
@xoolxool
@Jonners
@MafiaLounge
@jonnyc
@Rysia
@angeleim + ABIE kit
@Nad
@MarcG
@elkayer