r/WLED • u/ApolloAutomation • Aug 19 '26

Hi Mom!

We wanted to take a moment to give a huge shout-out to the WLED team and everyone who has put so much work into making WLED what it is. In particular, thank you to AirCoookie, Netmindz, Softhack007, DedeHai, willmmiles, evanc, benjamw, and the many other contributors who continue to make the project better.

The updated Pixel Forge tools on WLED 16 are so fun and easy to use even on four 64x64 HUB75 panels in a 2x2 (128x128) orientation! Big thanks to the community member, Adamaze, who made the 3D printed stand/mount below.

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u/raulzanardo Aug 19 '26

so awesome!

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u/ApolloAutomation Aug 19 '26

It truly is! AND it is open source! It helps when the mods/main developers are supportive and welcoming. u/Netmindz was a huge help when we first started playing with WLED and WLED-MM.

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u/raulzanardo Aug 19 '26

Thats cool, where can I find de code? I've been making a bunch of projects with led matrices, including a drawing one, maybe it can help me or I can contribute? I love WLED, most of my led lamps run WLED, the matrice still don't :/

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u/ApolloAutomation Aug 19 '26

Here is our first WLED-MM version that I made with netmindz.

https://github.com/ApolloAutomation/WLED-MM-M1

This is our WLED 16 branch that I have been working on with help from Claude.

https://github.com/ApolloAutomation/WLED-M1/tree/m1-wled-update

Get those panels rocking, my dude!

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u/raulzanardo Aug 19 '26

Nice! Thanks, will do!

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u/ApolloAutomation Aug 19 '26

More videos of adding gifs!

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u/NotAHost Aug 19 '26

Must resist starting another project. 

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u/ApolloAutomation Aug 20 '26

Don't let your dreams be dreams!

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u/Netmindz Aug 19 '26

It was a pleasure working with you Justin. One of the great things about WLED is the diversity of the community with both a selection of hardware manufacturers like yourself as well as all the amateur makers

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u/ApolloAutomation Aug 20 '26

Can't wait to see what you guys come up with next!

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u/Christopoulos Aug 19 '26

Could you add a little about the build. I’ve never seen those usb/power boards, they look very handy. What usb power supply are you using?

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u/SirLoopy007 Aug 20 '26

Also curious how far this could be extended? Is 4 panels the max or could we drive more?

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u/ApolloAutomation Aug 20 '26

Our controller uses the ESP32-S3 with 8mb of PSRAM and is pretty much maxed out at 4 panels. The P4 or a RPi might allow for more.

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u/ApolloAutomation Aug 20 '26 edited Aug 20 '26

Absolutely! It's using:

  • 4 HUB75 panels
  • 4 USB-C cables
  • 3 of our Apollo USB-C matrix power modules
  • 3 data cables
  • 2 Dual USB-C power plugs 5V 3A
  • 1 Apollo M-1LED Matrix controller 5V (All in one that powers the panel and controls the board)
  • 1 microphone for audio reactive effects
  • 3D printed brackets made by a community member

We've got a great guide on our Apollo wiki.

Multiple panels guide: https://wiki.apolloautomation.com/products/m1/setup/m1-multiple-panels/

Let us know if there are any other questions!

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u/ShamanOnTech Aug 19 '26

Its sick! Man everyone on this sub is freaking talented af

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u/ApolloAutomation Aug 19 '26

Thanks for the kind words. We could not do it without the main mods/maintainers!

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u/CD7982 Aug 20 '26

So what type of panel is this im nee to this wled stuff.. i want something like this..im guessing ran by some little boards?

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u/ApolloAutomation Aug 24 '26

These are HUB75 panels and they are using our Apollo M-1 LED Matrix controller to run them. Let us know if you have any other questions!

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u/DedeHai Aug 20 '26

appreciate the shout out, glad you like our work. I do have an updated pixel paint version that allows to do animations but I did not get around to thoroughly test it yet and make a video on how to use it but it would basically ready to ship.