Panda RGB Controller

Revision History

Version	Date	Update Content
v1.00	September 12, 2025	Initial Version

Product Overview

Panda RGB Controller is designed for wirelessly controlling RGB light strips, which can interact with printers when paired with external RGB light strips.

Product Features

• Onboard multiple light strip connectors, with included adapter cables for customer convenience.

• Reserved fast programming interface for easy DIY firmware flashing and future firmware upgrades.

• Onboard ESP32 WIFI module, supporting wireless control.

Product Specifications

• Control Board Size: 100mm*25mm

• Main Control: ESP32-C3-MINI

• Power Input: DC5.5x2.1: 24V 3A

• Logic Voltage: 3.3V

• 5V RGB Output Interface: PH2.0 3P: 5V 1.5A (peak), XH2.54 3P: 5V 2A (peak)

• 24V RGB Output Interface: Two XH2.54 4P: 24V 2A (peak)

• 24V Output Interface: XH2.54 2P: 24V 1.5A (peak)

Product Interface Diagram

Installation Guide

Installation on Panda Station

• Download and print the Panda Station RGB Controller shell.

  

• Use the included M3x10 screws (HA) to secure it to the support bracket, then use M3x6 screws to fix the support bracket to the shell (this shell is compatible with both Panda Branch and Panda RGB Controller).

  

  

• Next, remove the screws from the back of the Panda Station, then use the M3*15 screws from the Panda RGB Controller Kit to fix the box.

  

  • Installation on Panda Station

    

  • Installation on Naked Panda Station

    

• Wiring Diagram

  Insert the wire labeled "5" from the Controller packaging into the red-marked port to control the bottom RGB light strip. Insert wire "2" into the green-marked port to power the internal lighting strip (Naked Panda Station requires the internal lighting kit to use this feature).

  

  

  When using a Panda Den, the controller can be installed on the back of the Panda Den as shown below.

  

Installation Guide on Panda Den

• Download and print the Panda Den RGB Controller mounting plate.

  

• Use the included M3x10 screws (HA) to secure it to the support bracket, then use M3x6 screws to fix the support bracket to the shell (this shell is compatible with both Panda Branch and Panda RGB Controller).

  

  

• Next, remove the metal cover plate from the back of the Den, connect the Panda Den RGB light strip using the RGB Controller's wire "3" to the control board (as shown in red) and replace the mounting plate.

  

  

  

  

  

  When using Panda Station, you can connect the control board to the Panda Den's back, using wire "5" to connect to the red-marked RGB control port, and wire "2" as the image shown.

  

  When using Panda Perch PX with a purchased lighting kit, connect the control board to the Panda Den's back, using wire "4" to connect the light strip to the Controller.

  

Installation Guide on Panda Perch PX/H2D

• Download and print the Panda Perch RGB Controller shell.

  

• Use the included screws to secure it to the support bracket, then fix the bracket to the shell (this shell is compatible with both Panda Branch and Panda RGB Controller).

  

  

• Next, clip the Panda Perch PX/H2D RGB Controller shell onto the hexagonal expansion holes of the Perch, and use RGB Controller's wire "3" to connect the Panda Perch H2D RGB light strip (ensure the arrows align) to the control board or use wire "4" to connect the Panda Perch PX lighting strip to the controller.

  

  

  

• When using Panda Station, wire it as shown below.

  

  

First Connection

When you power up for the first time or restore factory settings, you'll see a blue flowing light, indicating that Panda RGB Controller is not yet bound to the printer.

WiFi Connection Guide

• Connecting to the Panda RGB Controller's WiFi_AP Hotspot

  • Connect to the Panda_RGB_Controller AP hotspot: Panda_RGB_Controller_XXXXXXXXXX. The default password is 987654321.

    

• Accessing the AP Webpage

  • After connecting to the AP, open a browser on your computer and enter the default IP address: 192.168.254.1. On mobile devices, the Panda_RGB_Controller Web UI will automatically appear, or you can manually enter the IP address in the browser: 192.168.254.1.

• Select Language (Default: English)

  • After selecting a language, click Next.

    

• WiFi Connection Page

  • After the first factory shipment or resetting to factory settings, entering this page will automatically scan for surrounding WiFi, or you can manually click to scan.

    

  • Once the scan is complete, a pop-up will appear notifying you that the scan is finished.

    

  • Select the WiFi network you want to connect to.

    

  • Type your password and tap the eye icon if you'd like to see the password you've entered.

    

  • Click Connect, and the interface will switch to the WiFi connection page, showing WiFi connecting....

    

  • Wait a moment, and a WiFi connection status pop-up will appear.

    • Connection Failed:

      

    • Connection Successful: You can either bind the printer and proceed to the printer interface or click Cancel to stay on the WiFi page.

      

Printer Binding Page

• Feature Introduction

  

  • ① Printer Page Selection: When you click the icon, it will turn red to indicate that you are on the Printer page.

  • ② Scan for Printers on the Same Local Network

  • ③ Select the Detected Printer

  • ④ Enter Printer's SN Code

  • ⑤ Enter Printer's Access Code

  • ⑥ Enter Printer's IP Address

  • ⑦ Confirm to Bind This Printer

• How to Bind a Printer

  • Tap Scan button. After a short wait, a pop-up will appear confirming that the scan was successful.

    

  • Select the printer from the list. The printer's SN code and IP address will automatically fill in.

    

  • Enter the printer's Access Code

    • Find the Access Code in the printer (Using P1 series printer as an Example)

      

      

    • Enter Access Code in the input box, and tap Bind to bind the printer.

      

      

Webpage Usage Guide

WiFi Page

• ① WiFi Page Selection: When you click the icon, it will turn red to indicate that you are on the WiFi page.

• ② Current WiFi Connection Status

• ③ IP Address Icon: Click the icon to display a pop-up. If the IP field is blank, ensure Panda_Status shows "Connected." If it says, "Not Connected," check your network settings.

• ④ IP Address Display: Entering this IP in your browser will take you to the Web page, as long as you're on the same local network.

• ⑤ WiFi Network Configuration Button: Click to go to the WiFi connection page

• ⑥ Host Name: The default hostname is "PandaRGBController." If you forget the IP, you can use the hostname followed by "local" in the browser (e.g., http://PandaRGBController.local). To modify the hostname, click the text box to edit it, then click "Set Hostname" to confirm.

• ⑦ Confirm Hostname Modification

AP Page

• ① AP Page Selection: When you click the icon, it will turn red to indicate that you are on the AP page.

• ② AP Hotspot Switch

• ③ AP Name: Default is Panda_RGB_Controller_XXXXXXXXXX

• ④ AP Password: Default is 987654321

• ⑤ Hotspot IP: Default Hotspot IP is "192.168.254.1." If your router's IP range is "192.168.254.xxx," an IP conflict will prevent the device from binding to the printer. Change the Panda_RGB_Controller hotspot IP to a different range.

• ⑥ Confirm Button: Clicking this will restart the device. After the restart, you can connect to the AP hotspot.(How to connect to the AP hotspot)

Settings Page

• ① Settings Page Selection: When you click the icon, it will turn red to indicate that you are on the Settings page.

• ② Choose Language (Default: English)

• ③ Show Current Firmware Version

• ④ Firmware OTA Update: Select a .bin file for the update.

  • Click the 'Select .bin File' button to choose the bin file that requires OTA.

    

  • Wait for the progress to complete, and the device will automatically restart once the update is finished.

    

    

• ⑤ Click to Confirm Restore Factory Settings

Control Page

• Feature Introduction

  

  • ① Control Page Selection: When you click the icon, it will turn red to indicate that you are on the Control page.

  • ② Current Device Name

  • ③ Click Switch to turn on and off the RGB Light effects.

  • ④ Click switch to override Red flashing warning light when printer is in error state.

  • ⑤ Select the lighting effect and the current effect.

  • ⑤ Light color setting.

  • ⑦ Brightness.

  • ⑧ Speed.

• Device Light Effect

  

  • ①-④After selection, the corresponding lighting effect will be displayed immediately.

  • ⑤The color of the light can be adjusted according to the temperature of the printer.You can choose between two lighting effects, Static or Strobing, under Safety Effect and Danger Effect.

    

  • ⑥After selection,The color of the light can be adjusted according to the printer. You can click "idle" to customize the light color when the printer is idle.

    

• Customizing Light Color (using the Static mode as an example):

• Click on the color setting option,You will then be directed to the color selection page.

  

  • Choose the desired color.

    

    • ① Factory default preset color.

    • ② Custom color. After clicking, a color picker will appear where you can set the color value for this custom color.

      

  • After selecting a Preset or Color Definition(custom color) color block. Click Confirm, you can set the RGB lights to your selected color.

    

    

Firmware History

V1.0.0

• First released factory firmware.

Feature Requests

If you'd like to see certain features in the upcoming firmware release, please submit a feature request on the official GitHub repository. Feature Requests

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