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Use RGB led as status led

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Description

**Describe the problem you have/What new integration you would like**

Some ESP boards have a RGB led instead of a "dumb led". Its not possible to use a RGB led as a status led at the moment. It would be nice if we can set a RGB led as status led, maybe with a fixed color.

**Please describe your use case for this integration and alternatives you've tried:**

Some boards that have a RGB light instead of a normal led are: (not exaustive, these are the ones that i know of) Wemos S3 Mini, S3, S3 PRO, C3 mini v2, C3 pico.
The only option now is to wire an external led on those boards if you want a status led

**Additional context**

I'm repeating myself but it would be nice to have a rgb light as a functional status led, even with a fixed color.
Would that be feasible?

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Research direction

Start by comparing the listed Wemos S3 and C3 boards and how their RGB LEDs are exposed. Review the existing status LED behavior and determine whether a fixed-color RGB status mode is feasible; done means the supported boards can use their onboard RGB LED as a status indicator.

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Assessment

Domain
embedded-iot
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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