bill of materials

 

This is the bill of materials for the APPideas WiFi controller for LED light strips. You will not need every part on this list. For example, if you order a Printed Circuit Board, you will not need to order copper-clad PCB for making your own. Check the build instructions that apply to you for details of the parts you will need. Also keep in mind that I order parts in semi-bulk for cost savings, and I provide links to parts that I personally order. Feel free to shop around to save a few dollars if you are only making one controller. There are also parts that you probably already have. The quantities below indicate the requirement for a full build of the hardware.

 

Qty	Part	Link	Notes
1	NodeMCU ESP8266-12E development board	amazon
1	5V voltage regulator	amazon
1	Voltage regulator heat sync	amazon
2	Capacitors	amazon	You will need (1) 100µf and (1) 10µf
2	5 pole 3.5mm pitch screw-down terminal blocks	ebay
1	2 pole 5mm pitch screw-down terminal block	amazon
8	N channel MOSFETs	amazon
1	Soldering iron	amazon
some	Solder	amazon
some	Rosin paste flux	amazon	Optional
1	5-strand wire	amazon
1	12V 5A power supply	amazon	Usually supplied with light strips
1	WiFi Controller Printed Circuit Board	APPideas	If you aren’t making your own
1	Copper-clad PCB	amazon	If you are making your own PCB
some	Liquid electrical tape	amazon	Optional
1	Circuit board vise	amazon	Optional
1	Wire stripper	amazon	Optional
few	Hook and loop cable ties or zip ties	amazon	Optional
1	LED light strip	amazon
some	Super glue	amazon	Optional
7	#4-1/2″ wood screws	amazon	Optional

Table of Contents

1. WiFi Controller main page
2. Find parts in the Bill of Materials (you are here)
3. Make your own Printed Circuit Board (PCB), or
       Order a PCB
4. Assemble the electronics
5. Load the Arduino code and connect to your WiFi network
6. Wire the lights and power
7. Secure the electronics
8. Load and use the mobile app to control your lights