# Uncategorized **URL:** https://forums.blinkstick.com/c/uncategorized/1.md [Latest](https://forums.blinkstick.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.blinkstick.com/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to BlinkStick Forums](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/welcome-to-blinkstick-forums/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2014, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/welcome-to-blinkstick-forums/8 "2014-11-25T22:08:44Z")
Welcome to BlinkStick Forums, the official site for discussing everything related to BlinkStick LED controllers. Accessing forums You will need an account with BlinkStick.com in order to access the forums. Click on "L… --- ## [Is the blinkstick shop still operational?](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/is-the-blinkstick-shop-still-operational/1725)
**Author:** [@gary.may](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/gary.may)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/is-the-blinkstick-shop-still-operational/1725 "2025-03-25T13:42:56Z")
Is the blinkstick shop still operational? I’ve emailed info but not heard anything back, hoping to order some more of the AL-BS-052 units Arvydas made up for us! --- ## [Don't get it - Only one LED controllable on Flex](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/dont-get-it-only-one-led-controllable-on-flex/902)
**Author:** [@david.berger95](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/david.berger95)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/dont-get-it-only-one-led-controllable-on-flex/902 "2025-02-07T09:52:37Z")
Hei Guys I’m new to the use of the blinkstick stuff. I was able to control one single LED on the blinkstick flex over the easiest command “blinkstick random”. With this, the first LED turned on in a color. But only th… --- ## [Basic for application](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/basic-for-application/1713)
**Author:** [@joljoa3](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/joljoa3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/basic-for-application/1713 "2025-01-05T13:29:29Z")
Hello everyone, I’m creating a simple application for a university project. I managed to get the application running on Ubuntu x64 in C language. Now I want to develop my own application; what are the basic files I ne… --- ## [Lead time from order to delivery](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/lead-time-from-order-to-delivery/1704)
**Author:** [@hurling](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/hurling)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/lead-time-from-order-to-delivery/1704 "2024-08-07T05:12:36Z")
Hello, I plan to buy 3 blinkstick but I live in Japan… I think it will take a while for the item to be delivered. How long does it actually take from order to delivery? --- ## [Is this a scam!? WTF is going on?](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/is-this-a-scam-wtf-is-going-on/1676)
**Author:** [@tj9uwe\_69rhewep44gjc](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/tj9uwe_69rhewep44gjc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2024, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/is-this-a-scam-wtf-is-going-on/1676 "2024-07-21T20:27:22Z")
I’m now convinced that the owner of Binkstick is just scamming people. Documentation is absolutely trash and the product is still being sold like everything is OK. The cmd version of Blinkstick can’t even turn LEDs in t… --- ## [BlinkStick Client 2.0 for Linux?](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-client-2-0-for-linux/1551)
**Author:** [@Sammy\_7215](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/Sammy_7215)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-client-2-0-for-linux/1551 "2024-01-15T16:15:04Z")
I know that that post is very old, but I am quite new to this. Is it possible that this can be run on different operating systems, such as Ububtu or other Linux Distros? Thanks in advance --- ## [Blinkstick strip on Windows](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-strip-on-windows/1510)
**Author:** [@hibogo8570](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/hibogo8570)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 12:55am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-strip-on-windows/1510 "2023-11-01T00:55:57Z")
I want to use a batch script to use my blinkstick strip as a notification light (pulse). I’m using a program called metatrader which can use a batch scripts as an alert when a stock price hits a target. I have no idea … --- ## [Is there library for C/C++ for Linux/Windows?](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/is-there-library-for-c-c-for-linux-windows/1620)
**Author:** [@zyhrups3](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/zyhrups3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/is-there-library-for-c-c-for-linux-windows/1620 "2023-11-01T00:50:23Z")
hello, I recently bought an ODROID xu4 and I’ve been looking to control LED strips. I’m not too much of an electronics guy so I was recommended to get USB controllable LED and I see that you guys have an unofficial C lib… --- ## [BlinkStick Square enclosure](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-square-enclosure/1653)
**Author:** [@paul](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/paul)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-square-enclosure/1653 "2023-09-19T21:26:39Z")
Just a thought here… there may be some customization that I would like to do with the BlinkStick Square enclosure towards having a magnet on the bottom. I am thinking of one or two neodymium magnets that are 9.5mm in di… --- ## [Buying as a company](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/buying-as-a-company/1610)
**Author:** [@duarte.costa](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/duarte.costa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/buying-as-a-company/1610 "2022-11-22T18:06:07Z")
Not really related to an issue but I want to buy as a company, without taxes. Is that possible? --- ## [BlinkStick physical schematics?](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-physical-schematics/299)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-physical-schematics/299 "2022-10-14T09:55:55Z")
Hi all, I'm new to BlinkStick, and eagerly awaiting my order of 2 BlinkStick Pro's. I'm working on a device which will incorporate a BlinkStick Pro, but haven't been able to find any physical design schematics or detai… --- ## [Blinkstick square (ai-bs-050)](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-square-ai-bs-050/1579)
**Author:** [@ilona.parti](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/ilona.parti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-square-ai-bs-050/1579 "2022-08-29T10:40:35Z")
could you please provide datasheet and 2D and 3D (.step) files ? --- ## [Blinkstick pro v1.0 ul (ai-bs-011)](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-pro-v1-0-ul-ai-bs-011/1577)
**Author:** [@ilona.parti](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/ilona.parti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-pro-v1-0-ul-ai-bs-011/1577 "2022-08-29T10:26:32Z")
could you please provide datasheet and 2D and 3D (.step) files ? --- ## [BlinkStick 2.0-rc10 Remote Control will only work on localhost](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-2-0-rc10-remote-control-will-only-work-on-localhost/1010)
**Author:** [@david1](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/david1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-2-0-rc10-remote-control-will-only-work-on-localhost/1010 "2022-06-24T02:15:42Z")
I’ve installed BlickStick 2.0-rc10 on Windows 10 and enabled the remote control. I can control it easily enough via http://127.0.0.1:9000/api/v1/set\_color/BS012345-3.0?color=red, but if I try using the IP address of my m… --- ## [Coding/Programming LEDs on the Blinkstick Strip](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/coding-programming-leds-on-the-blinkstick-strip/1523)
**Author:** [@kanpal.kp1](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/kanpal.kp1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/coding-programming-leds-on-the-blinkstick-strip/1523 "2022-05-12T09:13:38Z")
I have a Blinkstick Strip and am unable to use the same python code that was used for the blinkstick pro to manipulate the light settings. Does anyone know what I can do first to get the device working? Here is my code: … --- ## [BlinkStick Strip and Flex capabilities](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-strip-and-flex-capabilities/346)
**Author:** [@Diff](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/Diff)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2022, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-strip-and-flex-capabilities/346 "2022-03-18T18:05:32Z")
Is it possible to add new LEDs on to a BlinkStick Strip? If it makes a difference, I'm trying to make a kind of backlit monitor music visualizer with the strip. But if it's not possible with the strip then I'll probably … --- ## [BlinkStick without PC connection](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-without-pc-connection/233)
**Author:** [@a\_rettig](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/a_rettig)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-without-pc-connection/233 "2021-08-04T11:37:32Z")
Hi, what does BlinkStick when it is only connected to a power supply? Does it restore its last state? E.g. if I set a certain color, does it keep that color when I just connect it to a power supply? Is there a kind of en… --- ## [Is Blinkstick still active?](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/is-blinkstick-still-active/1445)
**Author:** [@mg1](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/mg1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/is-blinkstick-still-active/1445 "2021-03-24T14:22:09Z")
I´ve sent alot of email to info and Arvydas but cant get hold of anyone. Is blinkstick still active? --- ## [Thanks for the Blinstick! Looks Great!](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/thanks-for-the-blinstick-looks-great/1432)
**Author:** [@dimitriosbakoulas](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/dimitriosbakoulas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/thanks-for-the-blinstick-looks-great/1432 "2021-02-07T20:58:09Z")
Very happy with the look! --- ## [Is the blinkstick a suitable driver for a high power LED?](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/is-the-blinkstick-a-suitable-driver-for-a-high-power-led/1348)
**Author:** [@Diff](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/Diff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/is-the-blinkstick-a-suitable-driver-for-a-high-power-led/1348 "2020-05-23T18:01:05Z")
I’ve got an LED adapter board, but the LED I’ve got is a 3W one with different forward voltages for each color, all wanting 350mA of current. The adapter board works great with strips of dumb LEDs, but can it work with j… --- ## [Faster SPI-based SK9822/APA102C leds?](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/faster-spi-based-sk9822-apa102c-leds/837)
**Author:** [@dcerisano](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/dcerisano)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/faster-spi-based-sk9822-apa102c-leds/837 "2020-05-06T09:17:09Z")
Just ordered a flex board. I want to attempt a POV display with BlinkStick. From my research WS8211/2 leds are too slow for POV applications. Is it possible to drive SK9822/APA102C leds from the ATTiny? Their SPI interfa… --- ## [BlinkStick Client 2.0-rc release and Windows 10](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-client-2-0-rc-release-and-windows-10/1337)
**Author:** [@stormtamer\_guardian](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/stormtamer_guardian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-client-2-0-rc-release-and-windows-10/1337 "2020-05-05T14:16:04Z")
Hi There, Hi Arvydas, would be great to get some help regarding the lack of notifications from the “Titlebar”-Trigger, that does not trigger the BlinkStick, WHEN not clicking the window titlebar, manually! Can anyone r… --- ## [Ambilight for noobs?](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/ambilight-for-noobs/1334)
**Author:** [@strunkdavid1](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/strunkdavid1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/ambilight-for-noobs/1334 "2020-04-21T07:46:25Z")
How to start the ambilight in the blinkstick app ? I habe a Blinkstick Flex --- ## [Blinkstick square 3d printer base](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-square-3d-printer-base/1205)
**Author:** [@framtk](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/framtk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-square-3d-printer-base/1205 "2019-11-24T15:54:11Z")
Hi, is the file to 3d print the base and enclosure of the square available to be downloaded from somewhere? --- ## [Act as aura (+5VDG) header](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/act-as-aura-5vdg-header/1254)
**Author:** [@tracker1](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/tracker1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/act-as-aura-5vdg-header/1254 "2019-10-07T05:28:49Z")
My motherboard doesn’t have linux support for the addressable RGB header (+5V, D, blank, G) aura style header. Would I be able to use the blinkstick pro to do this? I’m pretty sure I can go from motherboard USB to blin… --- ## [Would be nice to also have piezo speaker](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/would-be-nice-to-also-have-piezo-speaker/1226)
**Author:** [@adriantnt](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/adriantnt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/would-be-nice-to-also-have-piezo-speaker/1226 "2019-06-20T09:14:30Z")
Anyone else thinks it would be nice to have piezo speaker attached to the USB led ? So that we can trigger some beeping notifications. --- ## [2 Blinkstick nano](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/2-blinkstick-nano/1215)
**Author:** [@musicmail](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/musicmail)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2019, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/2-blinkstick-nano/1215 "2019-06-01T18:19:52Z")
Hi, I’m interested in buying 2 BlinkStick nano, but I first would like to know if plugging 2 units in one USB port via a hub would work ? Thanks for help Dan --- ## [Will this work?](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/will-this-work/1174)
**Author:** [@JrCitizen](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/JrCitizen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/will-this-work/1174 "2019-03-18T10:18:18Z")
I am trying to figure out how to make an LED ring work. Please go easy on me :slight\_smile: I bought this off Amazon – CHINLY 16 LEDs WS2812B 5050 RGB LED Pixel Ring Lamp Light Individually Addressable Full Dream Color … --- ## [Power supplied only (powerbank) no computer](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/power-supplied-only-powerbank-no-computer/1166)
**Author:** [@andrew.chesman](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/andrew.chesman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/power-supplied-only-powerbank-no-computer/1166 "2019-03-14T19:56:21Z")
Hello, can anyone tell me can a blinkstick simply cycle through colours when it has power only? No computer just power from say a powerbank, ie can it act like a mini disco nightlight? thank you [Next page](https://forums.blinkstick.com/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=1)