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ESP32 RMT LED strip component support for WS2812B

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Description

Add support for WS2812B (in addition to WS2812)

WS2812B uses a bit different timings

Additional information regarding the communication protocol timings:
https://cpldcpu.wordpress.com/2014/01/14/light_ws2812-library-v2-0-part-i-understanding-the-ws2812/
WS8212b datasheet: https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/datasheets/WS2812B.pdf

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Research direction

Start by reading the linked communication-protocol article and WS2812B datasheet to compare the stated timings with the existing ESP32 RMT LED-strip component. Locate the current WS2812 implementation and its tests or validation path. Done means WS2812B strips are supported with the required timings without regressing WS2812 support.

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Assessment

Domain
embedded-iot
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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