💡 Professional DMX Controlled LED Tube System #
This project focuses on the design and implementation of custom LED tube lights that integrate seamlessly with professional lighting software and industry standard protocols. The goal was to gain hands on experience with professional lighting workflows while building a flexible and reliable system suitable for real world applications such as events, installations and performances.
The result is a modular lighting system that can be controlled using the same tools and standards found in professional lighting environments.
🛠️ What I Built #
- Custom LED Tube Fixtures: Designed and built two LED tube variants for different use cases.
- Professional DMX Integration: Full integration with professional lighting software using DMX over Ethernet and WiFi via the E1.31 standard.
- Open Source Control Firmware: Implemented WLED on ESP based microcontrollers for flexible and reliable LED control.
- Lighting Software Setup and Operation: Configured and operated Q Light Controller Plus (QLC+) for scene creation, effects and live control.
- Modular and Extendable Design: Built with adaptability in mind to allow integration into different lighting setups.
⚙️ Technical Overview #
The system is based on ESP microcontrollers running WLED to control addressable LEDs. Communication with lighting software is handled via E1.31, enabling standard DMX workflows over Ethernet or WiFi. This allows the LED tubes to behave like professional lighting fixtures and to be programmed, synchronized and controlled alongside other DMX devices.
Two physical variants were created:
- A 1.2 meter wired LED tube for fixed installations.
- A 0.6 meter fully wireless LED tube featuring an integrated battery, power management and a mounting point for a small stand.
🎛️ Professional Lighting Capabilities #
With this system I am able to:
- Design and build custom lighting fixtures for specific artistic or technical requirements.
- Integrate custom hardware into existing professional lighting setups.
- Set up and configure professional lighting software for events, installations and performances.
- Create lighting scenes, effects and control mappings suitable for live operation.
🚀 Outlook #
This project forms a strong foundation for future work in professional and semi professional lighting contexts. The system can be expanded with additional fixtures, customized control interfaces or adapted for concerts, exhibitions, festivals and artistic installations.
More photos, videos and technical details will be added to this page as the project evolves.