StarBoard

Here are some ideas for the perfect board to drive LEDs. Most likely there are more perfect boards, so they can be added here.

StarBoardLeds

Mockup:

USB-C Powered (2.5A)
ESP32-S3 based
Headers to plugin INMP443 (no onboard mic as we got non functioning mics at JLCPCB once probably due to wrong hole alignment or too much paste)
5 input/outputs with standard leds pin headers (Red, Green, White = +,data,- per default)
Level shifters with solder pads to enable them per input/output
5 input/outputs can be used to drive leds or repurposed for other io
all on one board
perfect for: plug and play development boards, fairy lights (HSC), 256-400 leds per pin at reduced brightness, 50-125 leds at full brightness
optional: separate screw terminal to 5V power the board and the 5 io headers with more than 2.5A
- optional: allow higher voltages for >5V led strips/panels
optional: i2s, one or two in parallel for gyro board and or 4 line display
plus printable enclosure
- inspiration
- On/Off button
- Optional: mode button (next effect, next preset, ...)
- Optional: brightness knob