Adafruit Sparkle Motion - All-In-One WLED and xLights Board
Adafruit Sparkle Motion – Ultimate WLED Smart LED Driver
The Adafruit Sparkle Motion is our flagship WLED-friendly smart LED driver, designed to be the most powerful and versatile board for advanced lighting projects. Developed with input from our resident mermaid, Firepixie, this board is built to handle everything from small-scale effects to massive xLights installations—all with built-in sensors and intelligent power management.
Key Features
Power & Connectivity
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Dual Power Options:
- USB Type-C PD with a slide switch to select 5V, 12V, or 20V (24V pixels typically run fine at 20V).
- 2.1mm DC jack (center positive) for an alternative power source.
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High-Efficiency Power Handling:
- Low forward-voltage diodes for up to 5A power draw from either source.
- 5A fuse for over-current protection.
ESP32-Based Intelligence
- Classic ESP32 mini module with built-in antenna.
- 4MB flash, dual-core 240MHz Tensilica processor.
- WiFi, Bluetooth LE, and Bluetooth Classic support.
- USB-serial converter with auto-reset for easy programming.
LED & Signal Control
- Three output terminal blocks (power, ground, and 5V-level-shifted data signal).
- Supports 26-20AWG stranded or solid core wires (5A rated).
- Additional GPIO pads with a fourth level-shifted output and three more GPIO pins for extra control.
Built-In Sensors & Interfaces
- I2S microphone for audio-reactive lighting projects.
- Infrared (IR) receiver for remote control integration.
- STEMMA QT I2C port for external sensors, OLEDs, and more.
- Dedicated JST analog/digital input port for potentiometers, microphones, or external IR receivers.
User Controls & Indicators
- User button on GPIO 0 plus a dedicated reset button.
- Built-in red status LED on pin 4.
- Small onboard NeoPixel on pin 2.
Compact & Ready to Use
- Wearable-friendly size: 1.3" x 1.75" (33mm x 45mm) with mounting holes.
- Pre-installed terminal blocks for quick wiring—just use a flat-head screwdriver to secure 20-26AWG wires.
Perfect for WLED & More
Designed primarily for WLED, the Sparkle Motion is also fully compatible with Arduino, ESP-IDF, MicroPython, CircuitPython, or any other ESP32-supported platform. Whether you’re creating custom lighting effects, building an interactive display, or developing an advanced IoT lighting setup, this board is packed with everything you need.
The Adafruit Sparkle Motion - All-In-One WLED and xLights Board appears in the following collections:
SKU AF-6100
by Adafruit
