Initial release of the WLED plugin published !

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Wed Nov 20, 2019 2:46 pm
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Initial release of the WLED plugin published !

Hi all,
I am happy to say my first plugin is now available in the Plugin Store. It is my first bit of software written for about 25 years so please bear with me. I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and hope that you find it useful.

http://www.indigodomo.com/pluginstore/214/

WLED-indigo-plugin
This Indigo Plugin provides support for the excellent WLED software from http:://wled.me by Aircookie for the also excellent Indigo Domotics Software http://www.indigodomo.com

What is WLED?

WLED is a software package written for the NodeMCU microcontroller, designed to control individually addressable LED Strings/Strips written by AirCookie. I have informed the developer and he is happy to see support for more applications. The WLED software is really powerful, and has an associated mobile APP as well as extensive API's that the plugin exploits. It is an impressive piece of work on a very low cost hardware platform.

You will find the WLED details at http://wled.me with instructions on how to download and flash your NodeMCU. Also an excellent video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXvtxwK3jRk which covers all you need to know to get the strip up and running. Finally this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eCE2BpLaUQ video covers the usage of the WLED controller in great detail.

The WLED Plugin

The plugin is based on the Indigo Dimmer device. Each WLED device has a unique IP address, and you can add as many as you need.

This initial version has been tested by myself and forum user Seeker. It is my first plugin and foray into python, I will endeavour to address any issues you find as time permits. Check the Wiki out for detailed instructions on usage https://github.com/neilkplugins/WLED-indigo-plugin/wiki

The plugin currently supports :-

1) Creation of Multiple WLED Devices, the only device property is the WLED IP Address. 2) Master Strip/String Power on, and off 3) WLED States that are reflected in the device are by default polled every 60s (this can be configured in the plugin configuration).
4) The Indigo Dimmer device, and "Set Brightness" actions control the master WLED brightness, as well as "Dim by", "Brighten by" and "Toggle" actions.
5) I have implemented the most important of the effect and palette related options, including Effect, Palette, Speed, Intensity and Transition. I will investigate what if any support for macros makes sense for a future version.
6) The Primary and Secondary RGB colours can be set by two respective actions, and the effects that use them as a base will work the same as via the app.
7) Presets can be recalled by an action which may be a good way to address issues that would require multiple actions otherwise.
8 ) Some device states are for information only, or for future functionality (Night Light if anyone wants it, as you could do the same in Indigo) as well as WLED information like freeheap memory.
9) You can submit support requests, feature requests, feedback or anything else to the plugin forum viewforum.php?f=319

Cautions:
I am not an expert on WLED and the test usage is a single strip. I have not tested this with large LED numbers, or with some of the more advanced WLED functionality.

As this is the first version of my first plugin, so usage is at your own risk ! By using this version you are joining my virtual testing team, welcome on board and thanks for the help ! I would love to hear your feedback and thoughts.

Thanks
Thanks for the inspiration and support from the Indigo Community, I would not have been able to complete this without the help.

Posted on
Wed Nov 20, 2019 3:02 pm
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Re: Initial release of the WLED plugin published !

Well done Neil, looking forward to testing it out. Parts on order.

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Wed Nov 20, 2019 3:05 pm
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Re: Initial release of the WLED plugin published !

Great – thanks for the contribution!

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Wed Nov 20, 2019 4:13 pm
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Re: Initial release of the WLED plugin published !

Me too. Looking forward to getting my lights setup and powered by this. Great work


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Thu Nov 21, 2019 2:34 pm
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Re: Initial release of the WLED plugin published !

Already have all the parts and can confirm all works brilliantly, well done Neil this is a great contribution and adds real fun to Indigo

Thank you

Keith


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Thu Nov 21, 2019 3:23 pm
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Re: Initial release of the WLED plugin published !

Keith - thanks for the feedback and you are very welcome.

Neil

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Thu Nov 21, 2019 4:46 pm
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Re: Initial release of the WLED plugin published !

Such a great plugin and the lights are so fun.

below is a working control page (bottom section of outside lights) where i can power, quick select a preset effect, adjust speed, adjust brightness. just a quickie but this plugin is very flexible and works great!
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Fri Nov 22, 2019 6:18 am
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Re: Initial release of the WLED plugin published !

Seeker wrote:
Such a great plugin and the lights are so fun.

below is a working control page (bottom section of outside lights) where i can power, quick select a preset effect, adjust speed, adjust brightness. just a quickie but this plugin is very flexible and works great!


That is very cool, great to see someone using it in anger, I need to get on and actually fit my own lights this weekend, rather than having them in the study. It was also worth adding those speed controls in as this shows.

Really appreciate the testing you did, and coming up with the extra ideas that would be useful. I am still working on spelling Colour correctly though !

Neil

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