{"title":"SparkFun ESP32 Thing Plus DMX to LED Shield","handle":"sparkfun-esp32-thing-plus-dmx-to-led-shield","url":"/products/sparkfun-esp32-thing-plus-dmx-to-led-shield","description":"The SparkFun ESP32 Thing Plus DMX to LED Shield enables sending and receiving DMX data via an on-board XLR-3 jack or over ArtNet. Designed for developing custom DMX fixtures or adding ArtNet capabilities to existing setups, the shield includes electrical isolation between the controller and communication side to prevent ground loops, meeting the DMX standard requirement.\n\nLED outputs are broken out to poke-home connectors ordered to match APA102 LED strips. A logic level converter between the microcontroller and LED data pins brings the output up to 5 V logic, accommodating 3.3 V Feather-format boards. The shield is compatible with the SparkFun Thing Plus – ESP32 WROOM and any board with a Feather footprint.\n\nKey Features\n\n\nDMX via XLR-3 – On-board XLR-3 jack for standard DMX input/output\n\nArtNet Support – Send and receive DMX data over the network\n\nElectrical Isolation – Isolated RS-485 transceiver prevents ground loops\n\nPoke-Home LED Connectors – Ordered for APA102 LED strip wiring\n\nLogic Level Conversion – 3.3 V to 5 V shifting on LED data pins\n\nFeather Compatible – Works with any Feather-footprint microcontroller\n\n\nSpecifications\n\n\nDMX Interface – XLR-3 jack (RS-485, electrically isolated)\n\nLED Output – Poke-home connectors (APA102 pinout)\n\nPower Input – 5 V via 2-pin 3.5 mm screw terminal (26–16 AWG, ~5–6 mm strip length) or USB from host board\n\nLogic Levels – 5 V output on LED data pins with on-board level shifter\n\nForm Factor – Feather-compatible shield\n\n\n\nNote: Always power the shield with 5 V to ensure proper RS-485 operation. Microcontroller board not included.\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nCustom DMX fixture development\nArtNet-to-DMX bridge projects\nAPA102 LED strip controllers\nStage lighting and interactive installations\n\n\nPackage Contents\n\n1× SparkFun ESP32 Thing Plus DMX to LED Shield\n\n\nResources\n\nHookup Guide\n","vendor":"SparkFun","product_type":"physical","in_stock":true,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":5353,"title":"Default Title","sku":"SF-DEV-15110","price":43.2,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":true,"available_quantity":113,"option1":"Default Title"}]}