MiBOXER SPI-WL4 4 Channel ESP32 WLED Digital Controller

PRODUCT USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Product Feature

• Compatible with multiple types of driver ICs
• 4 output channels with independent control
• Support Miboxer SPI wireless remote control
• Color, dim brightness, pixel points, speed, various dynamic & static modes are adjustable
• Save scenes
• Built-in microphone and has a music rhythm function
• Type-C terminal is used for updating or implementing hardware

Product Parameter

Compatible chips

• WS281X, SK6812/WS2814(RGBW), TM1814, 400kHz，TM1829, USC8903, APA106/P L9823, TM1914, FW1906(GRBCW), USC8904(RGBW), SW2805(RGBCW), SM16825(RGBCW), SW2811(White), WS281X(WWA), APA102, LPD8806, LPD6803, PP9813

Connection Diagram

Application Diagram

Indication

Button Explanation

Static Mode Button

• Switch pure static lighting, Short press to R, G, B, C, W

Dynamic Mode Button:

• Short press to switch dynamic mode

Music Mode Button:

• Short press to switch music mode

Zone Button 1 …4

• Short-press” | ” to open zones, short-press ” O ” to turn off zones

Scenes Button:

• Long-press S1 to save the current scene Short Short-press S1 to select storage scenes

RGB slider:

• Touching to dim RGB

Pixel points slider:

• While the current LED strip is RGB, a touch slider is used to change the saturation
• While the current LED strip is CCT, the touch slider is used to change the color temperature
• While the current LED strip is in dynamic mode, touch the slider to change parameter 2

Speed slider:

• Touching to set speed
• While the current LED strip is in dynamic mode, touch the slider to change parameter 2

Brightness slider

• Touching to dim Under music mode, it can adjust the sensitivity of the microphone chip

Link/Unlink

Link

1. Power off for 10 seconds and power on again, or short-press “SET.”
2. Press the ” ON” button 3 times within 3 seconds.
3. Green flashing state, then the code is successful.

Link fails if the light doesn’t flash. Please repeat the above steps （Attention: can not link again if the remote has already finished linking）

Unlink:

1. Power off for 10 seconds and power on again, or short-press “SET.”
2. Press the “ON” button 5 times within 3 seconds.
3. Red flashing state, then clear the code successfully.

Unlink fails if the light doesn’t flash. Please repeat the above steps （Attention: no need to unlink if the light has never been linked）

Choose any control method

APP add Instructions

Download and install the “ WLED Native ” APP

• ISO： Search for and download “WLED Native” in the App Store.
• Android: Search for and download “WLED Native” in the Google Play Store.

1. Power on the WLED controller
2. Open the phone settings and enter WiFi settings, find “MiBoxer-WLED-AP” and connect to it with the password “wled1234.”
3. After a successful connection, it will automatically jump to the WLED page (or enter the website 4.3.2.1 in the browser to enter the WLED page).
4. . Click “WIFI SETTINGS”, set the WiFi account and  password, and click”Save & Connect.”
5. After the addition is completed, you can view the added devices and their IP addresses in the APP.

LED Strip Configuration
Reboot configuration based on the type of LED strip Data GPIO: 4, 16, 18, 19

IO port configuration
Factory default IO port, modify the port via the following route

Relay Configuration
Factory default configuration

Mic Configuration (If this feature is available)
Factory default to use the interior microphone, reboot the configuration via the following instructions

Reboot your device once the configuration is done

Set Button Instruction

• Short press: Power on/off & Link Miboxer SPI Remote.
• Long-press for 1 second: Switch colors.
• Long-press for 10 seconds: Reset the WLED controller and activate the MiBoxer-WLED-AP hotspot.

Reset to Factory Settings

1. Button Reset
   • Long-press “SET” for 10 seconds.
2. APP Reset
   • Go to the WLED control page and click on the top right corner “Config”.
   • Click on “Security & Updates” at the bottom, and then scroll down to find “Factory reset” and check the box. Click “Save” to reset the controller.

UART downloading firmware

• WLED official firmware downloading：https://install.wled.me/

1. Install serial port driver CH340K
2. Download through the website page or esp32 tool software, review more details on the WLED website

Troubleshooting and Solution

PC Control
Type the IP address of your device into a browser to enter into PC control interface while the APP configuration is completed ( the device should be in the same LAN network). PC configuration is the same as the APP

Attention

1. Please turn off the power supply before installation.
2. Please ensure the input voltage to be same as the requirements from the device.
3. Don’t disassemble the device if you are not an expert; otherwise, you will damage it.
4. Please do not use the light in places with a wide range of metal areas or strong electromagnetic waves nearby; otherwise, the remote distance will be seriously affected.

Disclaimers

1. Our company will update the content of this manual based on the improvement of product functionality. The updates will be displayed in the latest version of this manual, without further notice.
2. Due to our continuous adoption of new technologies, product specifications may change without further notice.
3. This manual is provided for reference and guidance only and does not guarantee complete consistency with the actual product. The actual application should be a aa pc.
4. The components and accessories described in this manual do not represent the standard configuration of the product. The specific configuration is subject to the packaging.
5. All text, tables, and images in this manual are protected by relevant national laws and may not be used without our permission.
6. This product may be compatible with third-party products, but our company does not take responsibility for compatibility issues or partial loss of functionality caused by changes in third-party products.

FAQ

How do I update the firmware of the controller?

To update or implement hardware, use the Type-C terminal provided on the controller for firmware updates as per the instructions in the manual.

What driver ICs are compatible with this controller?

The controller is compatible with various driver ICs including WS281X, SK6812, TM1814, APA106, and more. Refer to the manual for a complete list of compatible chips.

How do I save custom lighting scenes?

To save a custom scene, long press the Scenes Button to save the current scene. Short press the Scenes Button to select and activate saved scenes.

Documents / Resources

MiBOXER SPI-WL4 4 Channel ESP32 WLED Digital Controller [pdf] User Manual SPI-WL4, C10, SPI-WL4 4 Channel ESP32 WLED Digital Controller, SPI-WL4, 4 Channel ESP32 WLED Digital Controller, ESP32 WLED Digital Controller, WLED Digital Controller, Digital Controller, Controller

References

• User Manual