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Interactive Demo

Lighting Effects, Animated Live

Every strip below is a live preview of a real mode on the Wi-Fi LED controller — running right now in your browser. Find your favorite before you buy, then check your strip with the compatibility checker.

The Real Thing

See the modes in action

Watch an actual RC airplane with the controller in action. The video shows different lighting effects in the air — effects are chosen from your phone before you fly.

The Effects

Live previews

These animations approximate how each mode runs on a real WS2815 strip. On the actual controller you also get brightness, speed, and color control for every mode.

Wi-Fi RC LED Controller in its printed case

Every strip below is a live animation of a real mode on the controller — same colors, same rhythm. Tap around and find your favorite.

Navigation Light

Classic navigation lights for RC aircraft. Red and green alternating or solid colors. Perfect for day flying and easy visibility.

Best for: RC AirplanesAdjustable: Brightness, Color, SpeedSpeed: Slow

Strobing

Eye-catching strobe effect. Great for visibility during dusk flights and outdoor flying when you need to stand out.

Best for: VisibilityAdjustable: Brightness, Strobe SpeedSpeed: Fast

Rainbow

Full spectrum color cycle. Smooth rainbow transitions across all LEDs. Great for slow flight modes and night flying.

Best for: Night FlyingAdjustable: Speed, BrightnessSpeed: Medium

Color Chase

Lights chase along the strip in sequence. Creates an illusion of movement. Perfect for hovercrafts and dynamic builds.

Best for: HovercraftsAdjustable: Speed, Color, DirectionSpeed: Medium

Pulse

Breathing effect with smooth brightness changes. Creates a pulsing, organic feel. Great for subtle night lighting.

Best for: Night BuildsAdjustable: Brightness, Speed, ColorSpeed: Slow

Sparkle

Random twinkles and sparkles across the strip. Looks like stars. Excellent for immersive night flying.

Best for: Night FlyingAdjustable: Brightness, DensitySpeed: Fast

Theatre

Sequential light bursts like a theatre marquee. Creates a dynamic, attention-grabbing effect.

Best for: Ground DisplayAdjustable: Speed, ColorSpeed: Fast

Show Mode

Complex pattern mixing colors, speed, and effects. Great for showing off your build. Most impressive mode.

Best for: Show & TellAdjustable: SpeedSpeed: Varies

Underglow 1

Smooth static glow underneath hovercrafts. Perfect for creating a sleek, professional look on low builds.

Best for: HovercraftsAdjustable: Brightness, ColorSpeed: Static

Underglow 2

Pulsing underglow effect that creates ambient lighting for your build. Useful for hovercrafts, crawlers, boats, display models, and other custom 12V WS2815 projects.

Best for: RC Cars/BoatsAdjustable: Brightness, Speed, ColorSpeed: Slow

Breathing

Gentle breathing effect with full color range. Soft, smooth transitions. Great for calm night flying.

Best for: AestheticAdjustable: Brightness, Speed, ColorSpeed: Slow

Twinkle

Random brightness changes creating a twinkle effect. Like fireflies. Perfect for ground displays.

Best for: Ground DisplayAdjustable: Speed, ColorSpeed: Medium

Wipe

Color wipe effect across the entire strip. Smooth transition from one color to another. Very dynamic.

Best for: TransitionsAdjustable: Speed, ColorSpeed: Medium

Meteor

Meteor shower effect with trailing lights. Creates motion and speed illusion. Great for fast flyers.

Best for: Speed BuildsAdjustable: Speed, ColorSpeed: Fast

Custom

Create your own custom pattern. Mix any color, speed, and effect you want. Completely customizable.

Best for: Your IdeaAdjustable: EverythingSpeed: Your Choice

App Control

Adjust the lighting from the controller's browser interface while the RC project is safely stationary. Choose and adjust colors, brightness, speed, and effects from your phone before operating the model.

Best for: Live ControlAdjustable: Real-timeSpeed: Instant

Found your favorite mode?

Every effect is fully customizable — adjust brightness, speed, and colors, and create your own patterns directly from the browser app.

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