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    • stephenw10S
      stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
      last edited by

      @aasimbeck:

      sweetest thing ever

      I concur!  ;)

      Steve

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        Technyne
        last edited by

        Let's start a bounty to have someone create the interface/plugin!

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        • ?
          Guest
          last edited by

          That's pretty cool.

          pfSense World HQ needs one of these, so we can watch the 2.2 release happen.

          I've ordered two strips, but will probably implement this on a Beaglebone Black running FreeBSD or a Minnowboard Max running FreeBSD.

          Thanks!

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            Technyne
            last edited by

            @gonzopancho:

            That's pretty cool.

            pfSense World HQ needs one of these, so we can watch the 2.2 release happen.

            I've ordered two strips, but will probably implement this on a Beaglebone Black running FreeBSD or a Minnowboard Max running FreeBSD.

            Thanks!

            Source or it never happened!  :P

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            • ?
              Guest
              last edited by

              Begin forwarded message:

              From: Adafruit Industries support@adafruit.comSubject: Order Confirmation No: 579575-098130XXXX
              To: Jim Thompson jim@nexxxte.comReply-To: Adafruit Industries support@adafruit.comOrder Confirmation from Adafruit Industries

              Thanks for shopping with us today!

              –---------------------------
              “F is for Frequency” – Circuit Playground – featuring a talking
              oscilloscope !
              http://youtu.be/20pMUCnX4hA

              Products

              2 x Digital RGB LED Weatherproof Strip - LPD8806 32 LED - (1m)[ID:306] =
              $59.90
              1 x uniBBB - Unibody Aluminum Case for BeagleBone Black[ID:1810] = $49.95
              1 x Adafruit Perma-Proto Half-sized Breadboard PCB - Single[ID:1609] = $0.00
              –----------------------------------------------------
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              $8.03
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              RUBICON COMMUNICATIONS
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              7212 MCNEIL Dr
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              • jimpJ
                jimp Rebel Alliance Developer Netgate
                last edited by

                I have two of these (the RGBW ones) and the wifi bridge:

                http://www.limitlessled.com/

                It wouldn't be difficult to whip up a package in most cases, depends on the interface/API of the target device. For the limitlessled, IIRC you need only send a UDP packet with the right values to set the color.

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                  aasimbeck
                  last edited by

                  Let me know where you get with this. I am seriously interested in doing this. I really don't have a whole lot of experience with microcontrollers though.. That'll be my downside

                  @gonzopancho:

                  Begin forwarded message:

                  From: Adafruit Industries support@adafruit.comSubject: Order Confirmation No: 579575-098130XXXX
                  To: Jim Thompson jim@nexxxte.comReply-To: Adafruit Industries support@adafruit.comOrder Confirmation from Adafruit Industries

                  Thanks for shopping with us today!

                  –---------------------------
                  “F is for Frequency” – Circuit Playground – featuring a talking
                  oscilloscope !
                  http://youtu.be/20pMUCnX4hA

                  Products

                  2 x Digital RGB LED Weatherproof Strip - LPD8806 32 LED - (1m)[ID:306] =
                  $59.90
                  1 x uniBBB - Unibody Aluminum Case for BeagleBone Black[ID:1810] = $49.95
                  1 x Adafruit Perma-Proto Half-sized Breadboard PCB - Single[ID:1609] = $0.00
                  –----------------------------------------------------
                  Sub-Total: $109.85
                  United Parcel Service (1 pkg x 0.85 lbs total) (UPS GROUND (recommended)):
                  $8.03
                  Sales Tax: $0.00
                  Total: $117.88

                  Delivery Address

                  RUBICON COMMUNICATIONS
                  JIM THOMPSON
                  7212 MCNEIL Dr
                  Suite 204
                  AUSTIN, TX    78729
                  United States
                  5126464100

                  Payment Method

                  Credit Card

                  MasterCard/support@adafruit.com/jim@nexxxte.com/support@adafruit.com

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                  • K
                    kejianshi
                    last edited by

                    Miniaturization is out I guess…

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                    • stephenw10S
                      stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                      last edited by

                      It does seem like there should be easier way. Those led strips have full rgb capability which isn't required for a simple bandwidth bar meter. Though it does give you the option for something fancy.  ;)

                      Steve

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                      • ?
                        Guest
                        last edited by

                        I'm not making a product out of it, Stephen…

                        I think the important bits here are going to be how to interface this with pfSense.

                        If you want to build a desktop version in one color, or even something that is a desktop (software) widget based on the results, (or not based on the results), you can.

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                        • stephenw10S
                          stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                          last edited by

                          Just thinking out loud Jim. I look forward to admiring your blinken lights.  :)

                          Steve

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                            smileymouse
                            last edited by

                            I am working on this exact thing also.  Using a Raspberry PI and talking to my pfSense router via SNMP.  I have the basics and components all ready to go and am currently writing the main scripts.  Updates to follow.

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