Architectural LED Install Shows How To Do It With Style
The article discusses a stylish architectural LED installation that showcases a classy and well-designed lighting environment. The installation uses 928 individually-addressable WS2812 RGB LEDs, controlled by an ESP32, and features real-time control and audio reactive lighting modes. The project's attention to detail, including its construction and power distribution, sets it apart from other LED installations.
- ▪The installation uses 928 individually-addressable WS2812 RGB LEDs, controlled by an ESP32.
- ▪The project features real-time control through the WebSocket API and integrates with Home Assistant.
- ▪The LED strips are installed in concentric square frames, which block light in specific areas to create a square pattern.
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Architectural LED Install Shows How To Do It With Style No comments by: Zoe Skyforest August 2, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy Anyone can string up some LED string lights in a space with mixed results. However, if you want to create a lighting environment that’s classy and stylish, it takes a little more finesse. [ipad.bendavid] has a great example of this, with a rather tidy architectural LED installation. The final look is quite clean and evenly lit, without requiring the use of any diffuser material. The electronic side of things is relatively straightforward. There’s an ESP32 running the show, commanding the colors for 928 individually-addressable WS2812 RGB LEDs.
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