LED Driver Board for Seeed Studio XIAO - Smart Control for 5V and 12V LED Strips
Driving addressable LED strips directly from a microcontroller's GPIO pin is asking for trouble, the current demands of long strips or fast animations quickly exceed what a dev board can safely provide. The LED Driver Board for Seeed Studio XIAO solves this cleanly, acting as a safe, reliable power buffer between your XIAO board and your LED strips.
This compact driver board supports both 5V and 12V addressable LED strips, including all the popular WS2812, WS2813, WS2815, and NeoPixel variants. It connects to your XIAO via the standard pin headers, and outputs through a 4-pin 3.81mm screw terminal block, making wiring your LED strips fast, secure, and tool-free.
For XIAO ESP32 users, this board unlocks smart home integration via WLED and Home Assistant, giving you browser-based control, automation triggers, and dozens of pre-built lighting effects with zero code. It also includes built-in overcurrent and short-circuit protection to keep your setup safe during development.
Overview
- Supports 5V and 12V addressable LED strips
- Compatible with WS2811, WS2812, WS2813, WS2815 (NeoPixel)
- WLED and Home Assistant compatible (with XIAO ESP32 series)
- 4-pin 3.81mm screw terminal output connector
- Built-in overcurrent and short-circuit protection
- Grove module connector for expansion
- Dimensions: 63 x 30 x 14.4 mm
Why You'll Like It
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Dual voltage support: Drives both 5V (WS2812) and 12V (WS2815) strips from one board.
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WLED ready: Pair with a XIAO ESP32-C3 or C6 for instant browser-based smart lighting control.
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Safe and protected: Overcurrent and short-circuit protection means you can experiment without worry.
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Clean installation: Screw terminals make for a neat, reliable connection to your LED strips.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
| LED Compatibility |
WS2811, WS2812, WS2813, WS2815, NeoPixel |
| Supported Voltages |
5V DC / 12V DC |
| Output Connector |
4-pin 3.81mm screw terminal block |
| Protection |
Overcurrent, short-circuit |
| Smart Control |
WLED, Home Assistant (ESP32 series) |
| Dimensions |
63 x 30 x 14.4 mm |
Perfect For
- Smart home LED lighting with WLED or Home Assistant
- Addressable LED strip installations (5V and 12V)
- DIY ambient lighting rigs
- Education and electronics experiments
At K & A Electronics, we carry the add-ons that make building smart lighting projects straightforward and safe. Order today with fast Australia-wide shipping and local support from our Sydney team.
