{"product_id":"aex2gis-dual-channel-wled-controller","title":"AeX2gis Dual-Channel WLED Controller","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGLEDOPTO AeX2gis Dual-Channel WLED Controller (GL-C-116WL \/ GL-C-116WL-RF)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the next generation of open-source addressable LED control. The \u003cb\u003eGLEDOPTO AeX2gis GL-C-116WL series\u003c\/b\u003e evolves GLEDOPTO’s dual-output WLED hardware with critical architectural upgrades: \u003cb\u003eindependent dual relays\u003c\/b\u003e, an expanded \u003cb\u003e20A continuous power stage\u003c\/b\u003e, standardized \u003cb\u003eI2S digital audio sensing\u003c\/b\u003e, and dedicated \u003cb\u003eDIY sensor\/button headers\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for pixel installations (WS2812B, WS2811, SK6812, WS2815), it arrives factory-flashed with native \u003cb\u003eWLED\u003c\/b\u003e firmware, delivering instant out-of-the-box integration with \u003cb\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/b\u003e, local web controls, and dynamic sound-reactive effects without manual firmware compiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s New in the AeX2gis Generation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrue Dual-Relay Isolation:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike earlier dual-channel controllers that relied on a single shared relay, the GL-C-116WL features \u003cb\u003etwo independent hardware relays\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ccode\u003eRelay0: GPIO21\u003c\/code\u003e and \u003ccode\u003eRelay1: GPIO19\u003c\/code\u003e). Shutting down one zone physically cuts standby power to that specific strip, eliminating parasitic idle draw without affecting the active channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUpgraded 20A Power Capacity:\u003c\/b\u003e The internal power bus and trace layout have been redesigned to handle \u003cb\u003eup to 20A total output\u003c\/b\u003e (10A max per channel). Run two high-density strips simultaneously at full load without board-level thermal throttling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpanded Physical Remote Options (ESP-NOW vs. 2.4GHz RF):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base \u003cb\u003eGL-C-116WL\u003c\/b\u003e pairs natively with WLED \u003cb\u003eESP-NOW\u003c\/b\u003e remotes like the \u003ca href=\"products\/gledopto-wled-wifi-remote-control\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGL-RC-001WL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, giving you fast, hub-free wireless handheld control directly over Wi-Fi channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upgraded \u003cb\u003eGL-C-116WL-RF\u003c\/b\u003e adds a dedicated 2.4GHz RF receiver module, supporting both ESP-NOW remotes and legacy\/standard GLEDOPTO \u003cb\u003e2.4GHz RF\u003c\/b\u003e remotes and wall panels (e.g., GL-RC-009S, GL-RC-208) for zero-latency, wall-switch-style family operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRefined Digital AudioReactive Circuit:\u003c\/b\u003e Gone are the analog microphone quirks of previous iterations. The board integrates a digital \u003cb\u003eGeneric PDM I2S microphone\u003c\/b\u003e mapped directly to \u003ccode\u003eGPIO32 (I2S SD)\u003c\/code\u003e and \u003ccode\u003eGPIO15 (I2S WS)\u003c\/code\u003e, ensuring instant, low-latency beat synchronization with mainline WLED AudioReactive presets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDedicated DIY Automation Header:\u003c\/b\u003e Added exposed expansion terminals for \u003ccode\u003eIO5\u003c\/code\u003e, \u003ccode\u003eIO18\u003c\/code\u003e, and \u003ccode\u003eIO33\u003c\/code\u003e (3.3V logic) alongside an auxiliary \u003cb\u003e5V \/ 300mA power tap\u003c\/b\u003e, making it simple to wire physical push-buttons, toggle switches, or external PIR presence sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersatile Triple-Input Power Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e Power your project via high-current screw terminals (up to 20A), a DC 5.5×2.1mm barrel jack (up to 5A), or a convenient USB Type-C port (5V\/3A) for workbench testing and flashing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDual Data Outputs:\u003c\/b\u003e Drive two addressable zones independently via dedicated data pins (\u003ccode\u003eIO2\u003c\/code\u003e and \u003ccode\u003eIO16\u003c\/code\u003e) supporting up to 800 ICs per line (1,600 ICs total).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNative Smart Home \u0026amp; Local Control:\u003c\/b\u003e Discovers seamlessly in \u003cb\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/b\u003e, MQTT, and E1.31\/DDP networks. 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