MODE · short press
Release to select the next effect. The 15-second timer restarts and automatic playback continues through all 84 effects.
5V TYPE-C CHARGING · ADDRESSABLE RGB
Type-C Rechargeable RGB Controller
Bring addressable RGB effects to portable ambient lighting. This compact 40 × 25 mm controller combines 5V Type-C charging with battery operation and two-button control. The current reference firmware drives 160 WS2812B LEDs and cycles through 84 lighting effects.
INTERACTIVE LIGHT DEMOM / S CONTROL
Choose a mood. Set the pace.
Press M to change the RGB effect. Press S to adjust its speed.
ADDRESSABLE RGB · LIGHTING ILLUSTRATION
A preview of color and motion
EFFECTRainbow flow
DEMO SPEED3 / 5
M cycles Rainbow flow → RGB meteor → Color chase → Color breathing. S cycles from slow to fast, then returns to slow.
Illustrative effects only, not a recording of the controller firmware. These four previews and five speed levels are for this web demo; actual effects, speed settings and LED count depend on the selected firmware.
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5V Type-C charging · battery operation
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160 WS2812B LEDs · 84 effects · 15-second autoplay
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04Two buttons · five speed and brightness levels
Review the inputs needed to start
↓APPLICATION FIRST
Rechargeable Ambient Lighting in a Compact Board
The reference design uses a 40 × 25 mm PCB, a PH2.0 2-pin battery connector and a PH2.0 3-pin LED connector. Charging indication and power-path management are handled by the charging hardware. The current V4 firmware provides automatic effect playback, manual mode selection, speed adjustment, dimming and soft on/off. Effects and control behavior can be customized for the approved LED load and application.
REFERENCE CONFIGURATION
Match the battery, LED load and firmware before integration.
This board does not boost battery voltage to a regulated 5V LED output. Use a battery with an external protection circuit. Software low-voltage shutdown does not replace battery, short-circuit or overcurrent protection. V4 has passed software checks; final-board operation, charging under load, temperature and low-voltage behavior still require physical validation.
BUTTONS & PLAYBACK
Two Buttons. Modes, Speed, Brightness and Power.
Current V4 reference behavior for the 160-LED configuration. Short presses act on release; long presses act once per hold. Final operation must be verified on the selected board and LED load.
MODE · hold about 2 seconds
Turn the LEDs on or off. A continuous hold triggers only once. Mode, speed and brightness are retained during the same powered session.
SPEED · short press
Release to cycle through five animation speeds, from slow to fast and back. Speed does not change the 15-second autoplay interval.
SPEED · hold about 2 seconds
Cycle through five brightness levels: approximately 6%, 16%, 31%, 56% and 100%. Each long press advances one level.
Automatic playback
After a complete power cycle and a stable supply, start with a rainbow-trail effect and change every 15 seconds. All 84 effects repeat in approximately 21 minutes. Default speed is level 3 and brightness is approximately 31%.
Power and settings
Autoplay pauses while the LEDs are off. Complete power loss restores defaults; settings are not stored in nonvolatile memory. If the battery remains connected and the LEDs are off, inserting USB may not restart the board; hold MODE to turn on.
REFERENCE MEDIA
RGB160 RevC Board Reference
Three supplied white-background views of the controller. These presentation images do not establish pin assignments or validate electrical performance.
01 / BOARD OVERVIEW
Type-C charging and two-button control
Compact controller layout with MODE and SPEED keys, charging indication and separate battery and LED connectors.
02 / CONNECTOR VIEW
Battery and addressable LED connections
PH2.0 2-pin battery and 3-pin LED interfaces. Verify polarity and the approved connector pinout before connection; do not infer it from a presentation image.
03 / ALTERNATE VIEW
Plan enclosure access around the board
Allow access to the Type-C port and both buttons, and provide clearance for connectors, wiring and the final enclosure.
LIGHTING EFFECT DEMONSTRATION
See the controller and LED strip in operation
Supplied footage shows a controller, battery and illuminated RGB strip. This short demonstration illustrates lighting appearance; it does not verify all 84 modes, runtime, charging performance or protection behavior.
PROJECT FIT
OEM Ambient Lighting Applications
A starting point for rechargeable decorative products. Confirm the LED protocol, battery, wiring, enclosure and measured power budget for each application.
Portable decorative lighting
Battery-powered accents with accessible charging and simple two-button operation.
Illuminated accessories
Addressable effects integrated into bags, props or decorative accessories, subject to enclosure and battery validation.
Displays & lighted frames
Automatic color sequences for compact displays and illuminated frames.
Custom OEM effects
Review effect sequences, timing, startup behavior and LED count against the selected hardware and firmware capacity.
CONTROLLED DEVELOPMENT PATH
From project brief to approved handoff.
A review result, prototype, or sample remains a project stage. Production begins only from the information and acceptance criteria approved for that project.
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Requirements review
Confirm the application, functions, electrical limits, interfaces, mechanical constraints, quantity, and open questions.
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Architecture & prototype
Develop the agreed circuit, PCB layout, firmware scope, connectors, and prototype route.
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Evaluation & revision
Check the agreed functional, electrical, thermal, communication, and fit criteria, then record revisions.
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Production handoff
Release only the approved design, component, firmware, assembly, inspection, and packing information.
DESIGN & MANUFACTURING SUPPORT
Designed by us.
Built with trusted partners.
Our in-house PCB design connects your product requirements with manufacturing and testing capabilities at our partner factories.
In-house design
PCB Design
Circuit and PCB layout developed around your product requirements.
Partner factory
SMT Assembly
Component placement and assembly for the approved board design.
Partner factory
Reflow Soldering
Reflow soldering as part of the board assembly process.
Partner factory
AOI Inspection
Optical inspection to support assembly quality checks.
Partner factory
Integrating Sphere Testing
Optical measurement for applicable LED module projects.
PROJECT-SPECIFIC VALIDATION
Manufacturing and testing scope is agreed for each project. Integrating sphere testing applies to LED optical projects; it is not a required test for every control board. These images illustrate capabilities, not test results or certification for this product.
PROJECT QUESTIONS
Before the first technical review.
These answers describe how a project can begin. They do not promise an unreviewed specification, performance result, certification, schedule, or price.
Which LEDs does the current firmware support?
The current reference firmware is configured for 160 WS2812B LEDs in GRB order. Other protocols, LED counts and loads need a separate compatibility and power review. It is not a universal analog RGB or RGBW controller.
Does Type-C charging provide a constant 5V LED output?
No. Type-C is the 5V charging input, and the board has no battery-to-5V boost stage. LED voltage follows the power-path supply conditions. Check LED behavior across the battery operating range.
Can lighting effects and autoplay be customized?
Yes, subject to hardware and firmware capacity. The V4 reference offers 84 modes, each played for 15 seconds, including rainbow trails, color animations and red, green and blue steady modes. There is no full-white mode in this reference firmware.
Are brightness settings remembered after power is removed?
No. A soft off/on retains the current mode, speed and brightness while power remains connected. A complete power loss restores defaults.
Does software shutdown replace battery protection?
No. The firmware monitors the controller supply and switches the LEDs off after sustained low voltage; it does not directly measure the battery terminal. Actual thresholds require board testing. Use an externally protected battery and validate charging current, temperature, load and fault behavior.
What should I provide for a custom version?
Send the LED model and count, current data, protected battery specification, target runtime, desired effects, connector pinout, enclosure dimensions and quantity. Charging and simultaneous operation must be validated with the actual battery and load.
RECOMMENDED READING
Check Controller and Addressable Strip Compatibility
Review the strip IC, signal interface, pixel configuration and power path before selecting a controller. Use the symptom checklist to plan the next test.
Read the compatibility guidePROJECT INQUIRY
Send your type-c rechargeable rgb controller requirements.
Include the application, confirmed inputs, preferred targets, expected quantity, target date, and available drawings, photos, files, or samples.
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