The GL-C-016WL-D is Gledopto's two-output UART controller: two digital data outputs (GPIO16 and GPIO2) plus an IO33 GPIO and an expansion header (5V, IO25, IO18, IO19, 3.3V, GND), driving up to 800 LED ICs from a 5–24V input at 10A per channel and 15A total. Unlike the variant-based GL-C-015WL, the onboard microphone and relay function are standard here, so sound-reactive effects and automatic power cut-off to the strips work out of the box. Firmware flashes over USB-C (Type-C UART) and it ships pre-flashed with WLED — join the "WLED-AP" hotspot and configure it in a browser, no gateway required. It sits in an enclosed IP20 case with restart and function buttons. Supported chips include WS2812B, WS2815, SK6812, SM16703, GS8208 and TM1814. For a single short strip the Mini is cheaper; for four outputs, step up to the GL-C-017WL-D.
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Gledopto GL-C-016WL-D ESP32 WLED UART Controller
Two outputs, an onboard mic and USB-C flashing as standard — the UART sibling of the GL-C-015WL.
★ 4.6 / 5from €34.99
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- ESP32
- Data outputs
- 2
- Max LEDs
- 800
- Form factor
- Boxed / enclosed
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- No
- Voltage
- 5V12V24V
- LED protocols
- WS2811WS2812BWS2813WS2815SK6812SM16703GS8208TM1814
- Best for
- One or two digital strips up to ~800 ICs, with sound-reactive effects out of the box
Pros
- +Two data outputs (GPIO16 + GPIO2) plus an IO33 GPIO and expansion header
- +Integrated microphone and relay function standard, not an upsell
- +USB-C (Type-C) UART firmware flashing, ships pre-flashed with WLED
- +Handles up to 800 LED ICs, 10A per channel and 15A total
- +Wide 5–24V input in an enclosed IP20 case
- +Includes an English datasheet PDF
Cons
- −Two outputs — step up to the four-output GL-C-017WL-D for more zones
- −Wi-Fi only, no Ethernet
- −Controller only — power supply and cabling not included
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