Just seen this video! Nice job! I don't know if you know, but the dig-quad is capable of outputting 5 data channels ( the fifth though the green terminal marked relay). Also the dig-uno is capable of two data outputs. Under the esp of your version of quad there are 4 DIP switches covered in orange tape. The tape can be removed to expose those switches. The switches are for changing the resistors on the 4 data outputs. 33ohm is for 3 conductor cable ( like we use in this hobby ) the 249 ohm is for if you have your data wire separate from your ground and positive wires. So if you find that your data signal starts to act up after going a few feet from controller, switch the DIP to 33 ohm for longer 3 conductor cable. I'm pretty much a ws2811 protocol guy so I haven't really messed with it but, WLED does list a lot of other protocol's in the led set up section that may work for the RGBW of those Govee's?
I knew the Uno has 2 channels but didn’t know the Quad has 5! Thanks for that. I tried lots of different combinations to get the PROs to respond. Nothing worked right. I’m hoping a better hack than me will crack the code!
@@handydadtv ha ha ya. I’ve actually have done 8 data outputs on the quad, using the Q1, Q2, and Q4 pins through a logic level shifter. But I mainly use the other pins for relay and microphone for sound reactive. I suppose the uno could also.
Hi I am enjoying your videos immensely I am wondering what type of wire striper/cutter you use. I am also thinking of getting the govee pro set up. Thanks for your videos reviewing . Shayne.
Love your videos! 450 linear feet around my house eaves Obviously, I need at least Qty 3 - 100 ft kits with spliced runs in some places, so each segment doesn't exceed 150 ft. My question is power. Do I just use the included power supplies, one for each segment, then use a WLED controller for the 3 data lines (1 per segment)? OR Could I use a Madewell 24V power supply and inject power at each segment?
The Govee lights are 36 volts, not 24. I would use the included power supplies with a buck converter to reduce the voltage for a DigUno on each. Then sync WLED so they all behave as one.
@@handydadtv I was hoping to use a single DigQuad at a central location but the wire diagram in my head gets messy trying to understand how to power the Govees but send data from a DigQuad. I have not read up on WLED synching, so not sure I can control individual lights for highlights when not running color themes across segments. It gets confusing and I feel out of my depth. Ask me to write a computer program, I am all in all day. This is making my brain hurt
Great video, and thank you for sharing! This answered a whole bunch of questions I had. I want to do something similar to this but do not want to cut into my Govee controller. Does anyone know of an after-market cable that can marry up to the Govee lights?
I have a quick question I did make the investment to the permanent Trimlights but I’m limited to what the pixel can do the app for Trimlights is no the best and I always thinking how can I make it better I watch you video for the govee lights and I like the app all the effects u can do My question to u is now that u have everything done can ur pixel. Work with the give app and if they do can u post a video of that works I definitely changing the controller for u new set up Nice job New subscriber
Thanks for subscribing! Welcome to the family! I’m sorry you’re limited in what you can do with TrimLights. I have no experience with them but I’m sure you can’t integrate them with the Govee app. The Govee app only works with Govee lights.
@javierrosas9463 The Govee app only works with Govee controllers which only work with Govee lights. Once you go with a proprietary brand, you’re stuck.
I was just reading on reddit how the Govee patio string lights use 2 WS2811 chips per light, 1 for RGB and 1 for White. So 1 light is actually considered 2 with Wled. If that light string is 12 lights, then it would have 24 Ws2811 chips. You would have to make 2 segments, 1 for the 12 RGB and 1 for the 12 White. So RGB segment would be 0- 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23. And White segment would be 1- 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, or switched. I'm curious if this would work, something easy to try anyway.
I tried lots of different combinations and couldn’t get it to work. Chris Maher confirmed they use a different chip that isn’t currently supported by WLED but should be coming.
I have 72 govee nodes hooked up to a digi Quad with WLED the last 20 or so flicker with the animations. I don't experience any flickering with the govee controller. Any idea why?
The resistor dip switch didn't seem to have any effect. I reduced the max current to 1500 mA. Works fine at this setting. Must be an amperage issue. considering the max output on the Govee is 2amps maybe the nodes and or wire size can't handle any more? I tried power injecting at the end but that resulted in the entire string going out. If I don't find the lights bright enough at 1.5 amp I'll try injecting midpoint.
Help! I did this but only first led comes up white. No other LEDs come up. I connected back the original govee controller and everything works. But with DigQuad ESP32, it looks like the lights are not receiving data.
@KaushalKathwadia Try it with non-Govee pixels to make sure the Quad is working correctly. Govee lights need 36V but the Quad needs 5-24V so you’ll have two power supplies. Tie the grounds of both power supplies together. If you verify all of this, just keep playing with it. You’ll figure it out.
@@handydadtv can you please explain a little more on when you say tie both power supply ground together? I did everything you mentioned except tying both ground together.
@@handydadtv finally I was able to get it to work. The piece that was missing is, I had to connect the ground wire from DigQuad to ground that's going to LEDs. Thank you virtual dad 😀
Hi i was trying to setup my govee outdoor permanent and my lights just stay green i dont know how to fix .. sometimes the first led is red with the rest green .. any idea how to solve
Assuming you have the originals, not Pro version. Start by connecting just one string. Push and hold the power button for 5 seconds to reset it. It should blink and rotate through the rainbow of colors. If it doesn’t, try a different string. If none work, it’s the controller. Add the rest of your strings and do the reset again. They should all work.
@@handydadtv thanks I just have it connected via esp32 no govee controller connected ..do I have to reconnect the govee controller then do the button reset then reconnect the esp ?.thanks for the reply I've just subscribed love your videos
Oh! You’re using WLED? Play with the LED preferences. Make sure you’re using style WS281x, color order RGB, and the right GPIO for your data line. Also, make sure your string 36V ground is tied to the ESP ground.
I think it shouldn't be too hard to put a logic analyzer and reverse engineer the protocol for the Pros and possibly recreate it with a small microcontroller. I wish I had more spare time to play with it.
