SC Pixel Mini A
SC Pixel Mini A is a single-channel LED Pixel controller designed for NEOPIXEL LED strips.
Description
Section titled “Description”SC Pixel Mini A is a compact controller designed specifically for NEOPIXEL LED strips with up to 1,200 pixels. It is supplied with preprogrammed Spectoda proprietary firmware, so it is fully compatible with other Spectoda-enabled devices.
SC Pixel Mini A is controlled wirelessly from Spectoda web applications over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi local area network (WLAN), or WebSocket connections. Devices automatically form a self-healing and self-managing wireless mesh network, so many luminaires can be controlled from anywhere in the installation. An external gateway module is not strictly required.
SC Pixel Mini A can be connected directly to 5 V pixel strips and draw power from the same supply, making it very versatile for integrated projects.
Use within the Spectoda ecosystem
Section titled “Use within the Spectoda ecosystem”- NEOPIXEL LED STRIP controller
- 1-channel 5 V PWM controller
- Compact sensor controller
- Smart lighting
- Home automation
- Interactive art installations
Key features
Section titled “Key features”- Wireless control from a Bluetooth smart device
- No external gateway required
- Automatically creates a wireless mesh network
- Device firmware can be updated over the air
- Cloud service available
- Very simple setup
- Compatible with Bluetooth v4.2 BR/EDR and Bluetooth LE specifications
- 3 general-purpose input/output pins (GPIO)
- Integrated ceramic antenna
- Range up to 80 m in open space
- Supplied with preinstalled Spectoda firmware
- Built on the ESP32 platform
- Designed for PIXEL LED control
Supported NEOPIXEL LED IC protocol families
Section titled “Supported NEOPIXEL LED IC protocol families”WS2811, WS2812, WS2812B, WS2813, WS2815, SK6812 RGB, SK6812 RGBW, GW6205, UCS1903, UCS1903B, UCS2904, CS8812.
Wiring diagram
Section titled “Wiring diagram”
Technical specifications
Section titled “Technical specifications”| Specification | Type / value |
|---|---|
| Product code | SPE10103A-X-IA-0400 |
| Device type | single-channel LED Pixel controller |
| Power supply | 5V |
| Typical self-consumption | 1 W |
| Wireless communication | Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi local area network (WLAN), WebSockets |
| Control platform | ESP32 |
| LED interface | 3 general-purpose input/output pins (GPIO) |
Mechanical specifications
Section titled “Mechanical specifications”| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| PCB dimensions | 21.5 x 11.6 mm |
| PCB thickness | 0.8 mm FR-4 |
Connection interfaces
Section titled “Connection interfaces”| Interface | Function |
|---|---|
VCC | power for LEDs and controller |
GND | shared ground for power and data |
PIX1 | data output for the first LED branch (GPIO20 pin) |
Electrical specifications
Section titled “Electrical specifications”Absolute maximum ratings
Section titled “Absolute maximum ratings”Stress above the absolute maximum ratings listed in the following table may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and do not describe functional operation. Functional operation should follow the recommended operating conditions.
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voltage applied to power pins for each power domain | 3.3 | - | 5.5 | V |
| Cumulative IO output current | - | - | 300 | mA |
| Operating temperature | -40 | - | 90 | degC |
Recommended operating conditions
Section titled “Recommended operating conditions”| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voltage applied to the power pin | 3.3 | 5 | 5.5 | V |
| Current supplied by the external power source | 0.5 | - | - | A |
| Operating temperature | -10 | - | 60 | degC |
Additional information
Section titled “Additional information”More technical data is available from:
SC Pixel Mini A - Datasheet 2026.pdf