Supports the popular pixel IC types of WS2801, WS2803, WS2811, WS2812, WS2812B, LPD8806, LPD6803, APA102, APA104, with more to be added.(And probably others with similar requirments) The pixel type and color mode can be selected using the on board button. No external devices required.

Datasheet and More Information can be found at www.NLEDshop.com/pixelmicro

     This pixel controller from NLED is the most effective solution yet for control of addressable LED pixels over DMX-512 or TTL serial. It is a small form factor that is easy to use and setup, but still has many features packed in. It supports all the common chipsets from WS2811, WS2812, WS2801, APA102, SK6812, and numerous others, with a platform that is easily updated additional chipset support can be implemented. The controller allows the chipset to be easily selected on the fly, in circuit with no removal, and no complicated charts to reference. Over DMX-512 a full universe of RGB(170) or RGBW(128) pixels can be controlled, at fast packet rates and update speeds. Using TTL serial for control allows a minimum of 256 RGB pixels to be controlled from any serial device, such as an Arduino, FTDI, Xbee, ESP or similar serial devices, even 3.3 volt types without level translation. Depending on the serial baud rate and pixel chipset up to 2048 pixels could be controlled.

Features:

• Supports Multiple Pixel Chipsets - WS2801, WS2811, WS2812, WS2812B, LPD8806, LPD6803, APA102, SK9822, APA104, SK6812, and more.
• Chipset is easily selectable using input switches. The selected chipset is saved to memory. Easily select which chipset you want to control.
• Features DMX Decoder Mode, decodes DMX-512 data then sends out the data bytes converted to TTL serial and/or standard SPI(no flow control).
• Supports Color Order / Color Swap. Makes non-RGB order chipsets accept RGB ordered data.
• Small form factor, 1.25" x 2" x 0.5"(tall)
• Supports wide votlage ranges, 3.3v to 12 volt support.
• DMX-512 or Serial Control at any baud rate.
• Supports WiFi and Bluetooth through the serial connection, requires external modules.
• Designed and Manufactured in The United States. Includes 3 Year Warranty and Lifetime Support.
• See Datasheet for full feature list

DMX-512 Control: Configure the device to control from a single pixel(3 channels), up to 128 RGBW pixels(512 channels), up to 170 RGB pixels(510 channels) over standard DMX-512. Works at the DMX-512 maximum of 44 frames per second.

Serial Reception Mode: Serial reception at user selectable baud rate, options set using the DIP switches. See table on page 5 of the datasheet.

DMX Decoder Mode: Enter device into Adapter Mode at power up. Decodes DMX-512 data and outputs easier to read TTL serial stream at 250k baud, or over SPI(with no flow control). See datasheet for specifics. Easily receive the serial data an arduino or other device.

Other Mode: See datasheet for more details. Test Mode allows 1024 pixels to be tested. Command Mode allows color swaps(RGB->GRB) to be applied over serial commands. Bootloader mode allow the firmware to be upgraded by the user as revision updates are available.