# DIY Hardware **URL:** https://forum.signalrgb.com/c/diy-hardware/9.md [Latest](https://forum.signalrgb.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.signalrgb.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.signalrgb.com/tags.md) --- ## [SRGBmods LED Controller v1 (entry level / low budget DIY lighting controller)](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/srgbmods-led-controller-v1-entry-level-low-budget-diy-lighting-controller/175)
**Author:** [@FeuerSturm](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/FeuerSturm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/srgbmods-led-controller-v1-entry-level-low-budget-diy-lighting-controller/175 "2023-02-25T18:08:11Z")
Dear DIY enthusiasts, I am proud to present the SRGBmods LED Controller v1 to you, a reworked/enhanced version of the famous Pico LED Controller that has been around for a year now! The SRGBmods LED Controller v1 is… --- ## [SRGBmods LED Controller v2 (enthusiast / advanced DIY lighting controller)](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/srgbmods-led-controller-v2-enthusiast-advanced-diy-lighting-controller/151)
**Author:** [@FeuerSturm](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/FeuerSturm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/srgbmods-led-controller-v2-enthusiast-advanced-diy-lighting-controller/151 "2023-02-24T23:02:44Z")
Dear DIY enthusiasts, I am proud to present the latest addition to the family of SRGBmods projects to make your life easier and more shiny and blinky: The SRGBmods LED Controller v2 is here! Ever since SignalRGB add… --- ## [About the DIY Hardware category](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/about-the-diy-hardware-category/48)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/Matt)\ **Replies:** 0
Hardware discussion for Arduino, Esp32, Teensy, Raspberry Pi, and more. --- ## [SignalRGB sends garbage to the arduidno on launch](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/signalrgb-sends-garbage-to-the-arduidno-on-launch/8822)
**Author:** [@Zachariasz](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/Zachariasz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/signalrgb-sends-garbage-to-the-arduidno-on-launch/8822 "2026-09-21T13:02:50Z")
Today I noticed that SignalRGB sends some garbage sting to my arduino via serial port (namely: \[VPQ\[VST\[VVW\[VPQ\[VST\[VVW\[VPQ\[VST\[VVW\[VPQ\[VST\[VVW\[VPQ\[VST\[VVW\[VPQ\[VST\[VVW\[VPQ\[VST\[VVW\[VPQ) on launch. I would like an option t… --- ## [Cradle and plug stabilizer for Airgoo 16-Port Signal RGB Controller](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/cradle-and-plug-stabilizer-for-airgoo-16-port-signal-rgb-controller/9213)
**Author:** [@XSiveJeff](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/XSiveJeff)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/cradle-and-plug-stabilizer-for-airgoo-16-port-signal-rgb-controller/9213 "2026-07-16T16:01:41Z")
I designed and 3D printed a cradle/holder for the Airgoo 16-Port Signal RGB Controller that has restraints for the cable in each channel and a snap-on locking bar for both A and B sides. Shown in the picture above, t… --- ## [SRGB Mods matrix generator questions](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/srgb-mods-matrix-generator-questions/9264)
**Author:** [@XSiveJeff](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/XSiveJeff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/srgb-mods-matrix-generator-questions/9264 "2026-02-02T18:39:26Z")
I am using an 8 x 32 matrix that is working perfectly with the file I generated but my other matrix is composed of two 8x8 panels treated as an 8 x 16 matrix. Using the Side to Side effect, the horizontal works great on… --- ## [Wled not turning off](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/wled-not-turning-off/3776)
**Author:** [@duane](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/duane)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 7:17am UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/wled-not-turning-off/3776 "2025-09-04T07:17:33Z")
Hi I’m using 2 D1 mini ESP8266 boards running WLED. Everything works as it should, except the bords won’t turn off when I shut my computer off at the end of the session. I have to go into the WLED app and manually turn … --- ## [SignalRGB with ESP32 10 independent ARGB outputs Controller](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/signalrgb-with-esp32-10-independent-argb-outputs-controller/2568)
**Author:** [@YameteKudasai](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/YameteKudasai)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/signalrgb-with-esp32-10-independent-argb-outputs-controller/2568 "2025-08-08T16:20:24Z")
Hello team! Don’t you find expensive the razer chroma? i absolutely find it expensive for only 6 outputs so I will build my own one and share it with all of you. Since I found this reddit where someone build his own AR… --- ## [wled Matrix in SignalRGB audio reactive Spectrum ](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/wled-matrix-in-signalrgb-audio-reactive-spectrum/8001)
**Author:** [@Almashi](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/Almashi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/wled-matrix-in-signalrgb-audio-reactive-spectrum/8001 "2025-05-25T07:58:40Z")
Hallo habe 5 LED Matrix 16x166 und wledMoon Spectrum gebastelt. Funzt gut mit wled. versucht, das Teil in Signal RGB aufzunehmen. in “benutzerdefinierte LED-Streifenkomponenten” kann ich 1024 steuern habe aber 1280. … --- ## [New shape "LED Matrix" for the Component Generator (CompGen)!](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/new-shape-led-matrix-for-the-component-generator-compgen/248)
**Author:** [@FeuerSturm](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/FeuerSturm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 5:47am UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/new-shape-led-matrix-for-the-component-generator-compgen/248 "2025-05-13T05:47:01Z")
To celebrate the CompGen hitting more than 4000 (!) served Components, I’m proud to announce that a new shape is now available: LED Matrix! With the SRGBmods LC v1 and v2 becoming more and more popular, the demand f… --- ## [GMMK2 with modded QMK doesn't have the LEDs re enable correctly](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/gmmk2-with-modded-qmk-doesnt-have-the-leds-re-enable-correctly/2037)
**Author:** [@EFaden](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/EFaden)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/gmmk2-with-modded-qmk-doesnt-have-the-leds-re-enable-correctly/2037 "2024-04-22T20:01:24Z")
Using signalrgb firmware for the GMMK2 96% everything works fine without signal RGB loaded… Then it works fine with it loaded. If I disable the keyboard in signal it still works ok… But when I turn it back on in signal … --- ## [Drop CTRL QMK Flashing Instructions](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/drop-ctrl-qmk-flashing-instructions/344)
**Author:** [@FzR\_dontdie\_x](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/FzR_dontdie_x)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/drop-ctrl-qmk-flashing-instructions/344 "2024-04-06T20:13:37Z")
Instructions for flashing Massdrop CRTL with Signal RGB Firmware: You are responsible if you brick your keyboard! Note: This will override any custom keymaps you have made! Grab a paperclip or other small object as y… --- ## [QuinLED Boards support](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/quinled-boards-support/1459)
**Author:** [@John\_Doe](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/John_Doe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/quinled-boards-support/1459 "2023-12-15T20:13:28Z")
Does SignalRGB support QuinLED cards? --- ## [Simpler way to make a strimer cable](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/simpler-way-to-make-a-strimer-cable/827)
**Author:** [@xyzzyx](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/xyzzyx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/simpler-way-to-make-a-strimer-cable/827 "2023-07-13T07:59:16Z")
The strimer plus tutorial at srgbmods is awesome and easy to follow, but soldering wires to the pins on the male JST PH plug is a pain and very unreliable over time. While I bought my parts in Japan, I essentially ended… --- ## [EspHome & Home Assistant integration](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/esphome-home-assistant-integration/759)
**Author:** [@SvanHattum](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/SvanHattum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 7:02am UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/esphome-home-assistant-integration/759 "2023-06-26T07:02:22Z")
Hi, Is there, or will there be any support coming for esphome and/or Home Assistant integrations? I would love to use an ESP32 board and connect it to several argb strips and stuff and then have it integrated into Home… --- ## [Alternatives to LianLi controllers](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/alternatives-to-lianli-controllers/675)
**Author:** [@Nuonuo](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/Nuonuo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2023, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/alternatives-to-lianli-controllers/675 "2023-06-14T10:08:29Z")
--- ## [QMK Keyboard Firmware](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/qmk-keyboard-firmware/340)
**Author:** [@FzR\_dontdie\_x](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/FzR_dontdie_x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/qmk-keyboard-firmware/340 "2023-03-29T19:53:04Z")
There are two options for SignalRGB Compatible QMK Firmware: Pre-compiled Firmware & Building Firmware From Source. Pre-Compiled Firmware: Pre-Compiled SignalRGB Compatible Firmware is available for select keyboard mode… --- ## [Building Firmware From Source](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/building-firmware-from-source/341)
**Author:** [@FzR\_dontdie\_x](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/FzR_dontdie_x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/building-firmware-from-source/341 "2023-03-29T19:54:47Z")
We are not responsible for bricking keyboards and this information is provided for advanced users who assume all risk involved with firmware flashing their devices. This will override any custom keymaps you ha… --- ## [SRGBmods QMK Firmware](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/srgbmods-qmk-firmware/343)
**Author:** [@FzR\_dontdie\_x](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/FzR_dontdie_x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/srgbmods-qmk-firmware/343 "2023-03-29T19:58:09Z")
This firmware is not officially supported by SignalRGB or QMK but by the moderator team of SignalRGB. Support can be provided either on the Github repository ( Issues) or the QMK channels of this Discord (Discord will be… --- ## [QMK Introduction](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/qmk-introduction/339)
**Author:** [@FzR\_dontdie\_x](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/FzR_dontdie_x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/qmk-introduction/339 "2023-03-29T19:51:14Z")
What is QMK? QMK (Quantum Mechanical Keyboard Firmware) is custom firmware that supports a variety of keyboards, mice, and MIDI devices. It supports a variety of features such as remapping keys and RGB control at a hardw… --- ## [GMMK Pro QMK Flashing Instructions](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/gmmk-pro-qmk-flashing-instructions/345)
**Author:** [@FzR\_dontdie\_x](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/FzR_dontdie_x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/gmmk-pro-qmk-flashing-instructions/345 "2023-03-29T20:00:03Z")
Instructions for flashing GMMK Pro with Signal RGB Firmware: You are responsible if you brick your keyboard! Note: This will override any custom keymaps you have made! Download firmware for your keyboard from: Dropbo… --- ## [List of SRGBmods.net projects to enhance your SignalRGB experience](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/list-of-srgbmods-net-projects-to-enhance-your-signalrgb-experience/198)
**Author:** [@FeuerSturm](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/FeuerSturm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/list-of-srgbmods-net-projects-to-enhance-your-signalrgb-experience/198 "2023-02-20T19:22:15Z")
SRGBmods is hosting several projects to enhance your SignalRGB experience and make your life a bit easier: Important Note: SRGBmods is a fan project of the Discord moderators and in no way affiliated with WhirlwindFX or… --- ## [SRGBmods QMK Binaries are Available](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/srgbmods-qmk-binaries-are-available/262)
**Author:** [@Naitoshedo](https://forum.signalrgb.com/u/Naitoshedo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.signalrgb.com/t/srgbmods-qmk-binaries-are-available/262 "2023-03-08T20:38:26Z")
Dear ARGB Keyboard owners, I am proud to announce that for many QMK (RGB Matrix) compatible keyboards (roughly around 400 keyboards) can now be supported much easier with pre-compiled binaries (firmware). This is p…