HelloNeoPixel vs WLED

HelloNeoPixel

Sandbox for learning to use individually-addressible LEDs using MicroPython (by OpenBagTwo)

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WLED

Control WS2812B and many more types of digital RGB LEDs with an ESP8266 or ESP32 over WiFi! (by Aircoookie)

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HelloNeoPixel		WLED
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1	Mentions	601
0	Stars	13,864
-	Growth	-
10.0	Activity	9.5
over 2 years ago	Latest Commit	6 days ago
Python	Language	C++
GNU General Public License v3.0 only	License	MIT License

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HelloNeoPixel

Posts with mentions or reviews of HelloNeoPixel. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2022-10-26.

way to control led strips by phone
5 projects | /r/led | 26 Oct 2022

Bonus for using the ESP32--it can run Micropython, and the Micropython Neopixel library is quite good. A long time ago, I wrote a package for prototyping and managing animations. Feel free to take a look at that--the release pages contain sample projects.

WLED

Posts with mentions or reviews of WLED. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2024-04-27.

Ask HN: What have you built with ESPHome, ESP8266 or similar hardware
22 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 27 Apr 2024

I think you're one of todays lucky 10000 [0] learning about WLED [1] today :)
[0] https://xkcd.com/1053/
[1] https://kno.wled.ge/
Those RGB Pixel Christmas trees cost how much?
1 project | /r/WLED | 11 Dec 2023
Älytaloista kokemuksia?
2 projects | /r/Suomi | 11 Dec 2023
Welcome to WLED - WLED Project and LED projects
1 project | /r/coolwebsites2 | 8 Dec 2023
Anyone know where I could obtain these
1 project | /r/Shitty_Car_Mods | 8 Dec 2023

I’ll do you one better: Here is the WLED main site - they cover everything - however you want it for your vehicle is up to you! (If you want to see a truck I personally worked (with 2 other main guys doing the woodwork and wiring) on that was probably the “most expensive” project with these controllers, check out the SEMA entered “Realtree Stormtrooper truck” - a LOT of time went in to that and almost a year of prep, not a fan myself, but custom electronics are what I like doing)
The perfect WLED board... is not working.
1 project | /r/WLED | 7 Dec 2023

Did you use the esp32.bin? If so, you should instead use ESP32-C3 here: https://github.com/Aircoookie/WLED/releases/download/v0.14.0/WLED_0.14.0_ESP32-C3.bin
How do I get LED strips here? My plan is to use Govee H619A and PVC U profiles again (like in the last pic) for the green part but how do i get electricity up there? the outlet is X'ed 'cause theres gonna be a shower right under it and theres only one more outlet next to the sink in pic 2
1 project | /r/led | 6 Dec 2023

Friend replaced all his govee cintrollers with WLED.
List of your reverse proxied services
29 projects | /r/selfhosted | 5 Dec 2023

Multiple WLED controllers
An idea I had for a power injector for use with bullet pixels left me with questions.
1 project | /r/WLED | 17 Nov 2023

I feel like I should start this post with a disclaimer. I tend to over-complicate things. Which means I'm making this post partly as a sanity check and partly to fill in some gaps in my kno.wled.ge
Create a Christmas tree light show with music for a gender reveal?
1 project | /r/homeautomation | 9 Nov 2023

Look at WLED.

What are some alternatives?

When comparing HelloNeoPixel and WLED you can also consider the following projects:

MicroWebSrv - A micro HTTP Web server that supports WebSockets, html/python language templating and routing handlers, for MicroPython (used on Pycom modules & ESP32)

Tasmota - Alternative firmware for ESP8266 and ESP32 based devices with easy configuration using webUI, OTA updates, automation using timers or rules, expandability and entirely local control over MQTT, HTTP, Serial or KNX. Full documentation at

blynk-library - Blynk library for IoT boards. Works with Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi, Particle, ARM Mbed, etc.

FastLED - The FastLED library for colored LED animation on Arduino. Please direct questions/requests for help to the FastLED Reddit community: http://fastled.io/r We'd like to use github "issues" just for tracking library bugs / enhancements.

NightDriverStrip - NightDriver client for ESP32

OpenRGB

LedFx - LedFx is a network based LED effect controller with support for advanced real-time audio effects! LedFx can control multiple devices and works great with cheap ESP8266 nodes allowing for cost effectvice syncronized effects across your entire house!

hyperion.ng - The successor to Hyperion aka Hyperion Next Generation

CorsairLightingProtocol - Control LEDs connected to an Arduino with iCUE, create an unofficial Corsair iCUE compatible Arduino LED controller.

arduino-esp32 - Arduino core for the ESP32

Arduino-HomeKit-ESP8266 - Native Apple HomeKit accessory implementation for the ESP8266 Arduino core.

homeassistant-pixelblaze - This is a custom component to allow control of Pixelblaze devices in Home Assistant.