ESP32 LED Controller for WLED / xLights with External wFL Antenna - Adafruit 6167

Description

Adafruit 6167 Sparkle Motion is an advanced yet compact smart LED controller, designed specifically for projects based on WLED and xLights. The board is built around a proven ESP32 microcontroller, providing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity along with high processing performance suitable for a wide range of lighting installations — from small decorative projects to complex architectural and stage lighting systems.

The board supports power input via USB-C Power Delivery, with a selectable voltage of 5 V / 12 V / 20 V, as well as through a 2.1 mm DC barrel jack, offering excellent flexibility in power supply selection. Three LED signal outputs with 5 V level shifting allow direct control of addressable LED strips, while the integrated 5 A fuse protects the system against overcurrent conditions.

The version with an external wFL antenna (included in the set) provides enhanced wireless range and connection stability, which is especially important in larger installations. In addition, the module features a built-in I2S microphone for audio-reactive projects, an IR receiver for remote control integration, a STEMMA QT (I2C) connector for external sensors, and multiple GPIO breakout pins for expansion.

The board is delivered fully assembled, with pre-installed screw terminal blocks, enabling quick use without soldering. Beyond WLED applications, the Sparkle Motion can also be used as a general-purpose ESP32 development board compatible with Arduino, ESP-IDF, MicroPython, and CircuitPython environments.

Short video demonstrating the product.

Features

• Microcontroller
  • ESP32, dual-core, up to 240 MHz
• Memory
  • Flash memory: 4 MB
• Wireless Connectivity
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth Classic
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
• Antenna
  • External wFL antenna providing improved range and connection stability
• Supported Systems and Environments
  • WLED
  • xLights
  • Arduino
  • ESP-IDF
  • MicroPython
  • CircuitPython
• Power Supply
  • USB-C Power Delivery with selectable voltage 5 V / 12 V / 20 V (via switch)
  • 2.1 mm DC power jack, center positive
• Power Parameters
  • Maximum current: up to 5 A
  • Overcurrent protection: 5 A fuse
• LED Outputs
  • 3 signal outputs with 5 V logic level shifting
  • Additional GPIO breakout pins
• Built-in Components
  • I2S microphone for audio-reactive projects
  • Infrared (IR) receiver
  • User button
  • Reset button
  • User status LED
  • Built-in RGB NeoPixel LED
• Additional Connectors
  • STEMMA QT / Qwiic (I2C)
  • JST connector for analog inputs or sensors
• Mechanical Parameters
  • Dimensions: approximately 54.7 × 33.2 × 10.3 mm
• Assembly Status
  • Fully assembled module

Kit includes

• Adafruit Sparkle Motion ESP32 LED Controller – Adafruit 6167
• External wFL antenna