Laterna mini - replaced with Mini V3 see below

A new version with a ESP32 wifi module has been released and can be ordered here: Aliexpress

Details for the new version you can find here: Latena Mini V3

Features

Chip: ESP-01F
USB Type C connector for flashing and 5V power
CP2102 USB to serial chip for easy flashing (https://www.silabs.com/developers/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers)
1 channels for adressable LED strip with 3 or 4 pins (e.g. WS281x, WS2801, SK6812 etc.)
3A resettable Fuse (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resettable_fuse)

Installation

All our boards are delivered with a up to date WLED version.You can use the board out of the box.

You can customize the software based on your needs and flash it by USB or the programming connector. The board has an integrated CP2102 USB to UART bridge so you can flash it without using any additional hardware.

For Flashing a precompiled Firmware we recommend ESPHome Flasher

We also have a ESPHome template available which can be easily flashed via this website

Required steps for manual flashing

• First you need to put the Board in flash mode
• Press and hold the Flash button before connecting the board to USB or programmer connector. Release the flash button after you connect the board.

PINOUT Description

Circuit protection

Our boards include a resetable fuses to limit current on the board.
Powered by USB C port -> 3A

Wiring

Depending on the number of LEDs you want to use you can power the LEDs directly via the controller, otherwidse you can connect the LEDs power input directly to the power supply.
1. Power via USB C

2. Power via external PSU

Tested LED Strips:

WS281x
WS2801
SK6812

Use Cases - Videos

License

Software used in this guide is open source and licensed under the MIT License

FAQ

• Can I use this board with my own code?
  • yes, you can write your own code and programm this board. Refer to programming steps section

Acknowledgment

We would like to thank WLED Developers for their great job, our platform relies strongly on their work