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