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Hello all,
Total beginner here, this will be my fIrst LED light strip project. I have a wall where I am placing 2 floating shelves. Each will be about 4-5' long, and will be about 18-24" apart(one on top of the other). I'd like to know if my plan makes sense, and see if there is anything I have forgotten or need to adjust for.
Parts:
LED Strip: Tunable White FCOB Strip - 12V Tunable white strip.
Controller: Matter over WiFi Controller
Power Source: Power Supply
Questions:
1.) Any issues with the parts above working together? Is the LED strip overkill for this application? I don't care about RGB, i just want a dimmable, tunable white.
2.) What wires do I need to go from the controller to the 1st strip and between the 1st and 2nd strip? I'll be fishing them inside a wall. The LED strip comes with 3 wires and a short connector.
3.) I'm assuming they should be soldered to the strip since its in the wall?
4.) The power supply and controller will be in a cabinet that is about 3 feet below the 1st shelf. Is having a run of a few feet between the controller and led strips a problem?
Is there anything I have not addressed in this situation?
Posted : 05/09/2025 7:51 pm
I took a quick look (it's late) but I don't think the controller is suitable for your needs. It looks like it's intended to drive RGB strips and the build quality is "iffy" at best from the reviews.
Looks like they have a range of compatible devices for Smart Home.
Flex strips are often connected with crimps - soldering them is not something most people should attempt as it's extremely easy to melt and damage the strip.
Maybe someone else has more experience with this particular COB light array? I've only worked with smart LEDs like the WS2812B. They don't do white very well at all, but you probably already figured that out.
Take everything I say with a pinch of salt, I might be wrong and it's a very *expensive* way to learn!
Posted : 05/09/2025 11:27 pm