Getting Started
Wiring Guides & Controller Settings
Power Distribution
Up to 20 panels — single PSU
Connect PSU 1 to the LED controller and run a second power wire to the last panel. This feeds power into both ends of the chain, ensuring consistent voltage across the full run.
More than 20 panels — add a second PSU
With a single PSU the voltage will drop over a long run, so a second PSU is needed from panel 21 onwards.
The first PSU continues to power the first half of the run, and the second PSU takes over from panel 21 to the last panel.
The grounds from both PSUs must be joined together at one point — at the controller or anywhere convenient on the installation.
Data Connection
Controller → Panel 0
Panel → Panel
The data signal, positive power, and ground all travel together through the link cables from one panel to the next.
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Controller Setup (Web/App Interface)
In the app or web UI, go to Config (gear icon) → LED Preferences. Under the Hardware Setup section find LED Outputs and configure the following:
- Output #1 → StarEFX Panels
- Chipset = TM1814
- Data GPIO = 2
To find your LED length, multiply the number of panels by 2 (LEDs per panel). For example, 10 panels = 10 × 2 = 20. Enter this value under Output #1 → Length.
Once done, click Save at the top of the page.
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Segments Check
Go to the Segments tab and click the dropdown on Segment 0 to expand it. Set the following:
- Start LED = 0
- Stop LED = the LED length you entered in LED Preferences
Click the tick to save. If some panels don’t light up, the Stop value is too low — check it matches your LED length.
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Power Distribution
Up to 20 panels — single PSU
Connect PSU 1 to the LED controller and run a second power wire to the last panel. This feeds power into both ends of the chain, ensuring consistent voltage across the full run.
More than 20 panels — add a second PSU
With a single PSU the voltage will drop over a long run, so a second PSU is needed from panel 21 onwards.
The first PSU continues to power the first half of the run, and the second PSU takes over from panel 21 to the last panel.
The grounds from both PSUs must be joined together at one point — at the controller or anywhere convenient on the installation.
Data Connection
Controller → Panel 0
Panel → Panel
The data signal, positive power, and ground all travel together through the link cables from one panel to the next.
Images
Controller Setup (Web/App Interface)
In the WLED App/Web UI:
In the app or web UI, go to Config (gear icon) → LED Preferences. Under the Hardware Setup section find LED Outputs and configure the following:
- Output #1 → StarEFX Panels
- Chipset = TM1814
- Data GPIO = 2
To find your LED length, multiply the number of panels by 8 (LEDs per panel). For example, 10 panels = 10 × 8 = 80. Enter this value under Output #1 → Length.
Once done, click Save at the top of the page.
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Segments Check
Go to the Segments tab and click the dropdown on Segment 0 to expand it. Set the following:
- Start LED = 0
- Stop LED = the LED length you entered in LED Preferences
Click the tick to save. If some panels don’t light up, the Stop value is too low — check it matches your LED length.
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