# Top **URL:** https://forums.blinkstick.com/top.md [Latest](https://forums.blinkstick.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.blinkstick.com/categories.md) --- ## [BlinkStick AmbiLight - A real AmbiLight for Flex and Pro](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-ambilight-a-real-ambilight-for-flex-and-pro/622)
**Author:** [@p0ke](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/p0ke)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-ambilight-a-real-ambilight-for-flex-and-pro/622 "2021-01-04T18:47:15Z")
Hello to all BlinkStick friends! Today I would like to share with you my latest project: A real BlinkStick AmbiLight. Instead of calculating only one average color for the whole screen, the new tool is able to calculat… --- ## [BlinkStick Client 2.0-rc release](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-client-2-0-rc-release/342)
**Author:** [@arvydas](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/arvydas)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-client-2-0-rc-release/342 "2023-02-20T14:21:00Z")
I’m pleased to announce the long awaited release of BlinkStick Client application. The application has been completely redesigned with a massive amount of new features. Please note that all your current notifications can… --- ## [Enclosure for BlinkStick Strip](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/enclosure-for-blinkstick-strip/119)
**Author:** [@arvydas](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/arvydas)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 3:44am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/enclosure-for-blinkstick-strip/119 "2025-08-18T03:44:27Z")
I have been working on an enclosure for BlinkStick Strip. My main goals were to make it very compact, 3D printable and use exactly 0 screws. I think I managed to achieve it only with 2 iterations. Here is how it looks li… --- ## [Problem with Green Always On](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/problem-with-green-always-on/798)
**Author:** [@richardsheldon](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/richardsheldon)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/problem-with-green-always-on/798 "2018-01-17T18:57:29Z")
I've bought a blinstick PRO and LED adapter board. I am using blinkstick 2.0 rc9 software and setting it to run inverse. The problem I have is GREEN channel is permanately on. If I click ALL OFF the LEDS go a dim gree… --- ## [BlinkStick Flex Ambilight](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-flex-ambilight/292)
**Author:** [@ryan\_oshea](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/ryan_oshea)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-flex-ambilight/292 "2018-09-28T08:09:40Z")
I'm looking at getting a BlinkStick Flex, I just wanted to check before buying one that it supports the same ambilight mode as the BlinkStick Pro, if so how do you enable this? Thanks! --- ## [BlinkStick Visualization Showcase](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-visualization-showcase/549)
**Author:** [@Diff](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/Diff)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2019, 1:01am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-visualization-showcase/549 "2019-10-12T01:01:37Z")
Something a bit more solid than that ambilight clone imo. And unlike my last visualization post, these are all done in real-time thanks to the amazing work of Will Yager. The first 3 scripts are music visualizations and … --- ## [Handling with BlinkStick USB errors (Windows)](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/handling-with-blinkstick-usb-errors-windows/459)
**Author:** [@p0ke](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/p0ke)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/handling-with-blinkstick-usb-errors-windows/459 "2016-11-18T06:36:56Z")
Combined with Windows (tested with Win 7 and Win 10) different errors could occur. That does not mean your device is broken! Please take a look at the following tipps before asking for a replacement. (Note: All the erro… --- ## [Blinkstick on breadboard](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-on-breadboard/49)
**Author:** [@ioakar0](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/ioakar0)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2022, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-on-breadboard/49 "2022-07-15T14:48:46Z")
Hello, I have downloaded the v1.0 firmware and I'm trying to create a blinkstick on a breadboard. I have declared my programmer (I used an Arduino Uno) in the Makefile and I flashed the firmware on a Attiny85 without any… --- ## [Pro led Adapter with Dioder](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/pro-led-adapter-with-dioder/365)
**Author:** [@gryfenflash](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/gryfenflash)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/pro-led-adapter-with-dioder/365 "2016-11-29T22:08:39Z")
The BlinkStick Pro Led Adapter is supposed to be easier to install on a Dioder, but i can't see any tutorial on how to install it on Ikea's product on your website. Did i missed something ? --- ## [How to compile the firmware?](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/how-to-compile-the-firmware/178)
**Author:** [@steffencad](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/steffencad)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/how-to-compile-the-firmware/178 "2018-04-07T06:02:40Z")
Hi, im new at blinkstick it’s realy a cool thing to control yout RGB-LEDs with your PC ;). After some reading I found the firmware for the attiny 85 so i downloaded it and build a blinkstick :smiley: , now i have a big… --- ## [Only 8 LED are on (Blinkstick Flex)](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/only-8-led-are-on-blinkstick-flex/403)
**Author:** [@Snake](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/Snake)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2017, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/only-8-led-are-on-blinkstick-flex/403 "2017-05-24T06:47:13Z")
Hi, i buy some of the BlinkStick Flex and plug it into my PC. After Download and install BlinkStick 2.0 it doesn't work . Only the first 8 Leds (0-7) are on. What do i Wrong ??? --- ## [BlinkStick Status 1.0-beta release](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-status-1-0-beta-release/66)
**Author:** [@arvydas](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/arvydas)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-status-1-0-beta-release/66 "2018-03-07T16:26:11Z")
I’m very pleased to announce the release of BlinkStick Status application. It’s currently in beta, but already very usable. BlinkStick Status is designed to integrate directly with Microsoft Lync or work in manual mode a… --- ## [Weird device name and serial number](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/weird-device-name-and-serial-number/370)
**Author:** [@p0ke](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/p0ke)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2018, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/weird-device-name-and-serial-number/370 "2018-03-06T08:14:19Z")
Have you ever seen this: It is the first time it happens to my BlinkStick Pro... \[image\] Weird name in DropDown and Serial Number: K ?!? --- ## [Npm install blickstick error](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/npm-install-blickstick-error/125)
**Author:** [@qs4bpmsb\_blinkstick](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/qs4bpmsb_blinkstick)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/npm-install-blickstick-error/125 "2015-03-05T15:37:02Z")
I'm trying to install blickstick for node.js on Windows 8.1 x64 and I'm getting this message: C:\\\>npm install blinkstick npm WARN optional dep failed, continuing usb-shyp-win32-ia32@0.3.x npm WARN optional dep failed, … --- ## [Libary for Windows IoT?](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/libary-for-windows-iot/477)
**Author:** [@BenS](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/BenS)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2018, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/libary-for-windows-iot/477 "2018-01-29T00:52:25Z")
Hi, there are now a Libary for windows iot ? We want to take our program to the Pi . --- ## [Comming soon: Hardware based pattern playback on BlinkStick](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/comming-soon-hardware-based-pattern-playback-on-blinkstick/93)
**Author:** [@arvydas](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/arvydas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/comming-soon-hardware-based-pattern-playback-on-blinkstick/93 "2017-03-30T07:57:13Z")
I’ve been working recently on a very important feature for BlinkStick: being able to play patterns without a connected computer or software running to control the playback. The current design has 16 slots for pattern … --- ## [Blinkstick with Openelec 5.0](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-with-openelec-5-0/103)
**Author:** [@H2G2](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/H2G2)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-with-openelec-5-0/103 "2015-02-27T19:51:51Z")
Hi, I'm a noob in Linux and in english too :-). Recently I have discovered the distribution Openelec 5.0 and I like it. It's lite and very fast to boot. But I don't know how make blinkstick work with it. Previously I was… --- ## [Some questions about the blinkstick flex](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/some-questions-about-the-blinkstick-flex/463)
**Author:** [@aidanalexander100](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/aidanalexander100)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2016, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/some-questions-about-the-blinkstick-flex/463 "2016-04-01T12:35:12Z")
I'm planning to purchase a blinkstick flex but had three questions first. If I purchase the flex controller without any LEDs, which LEDs do I need to purchase for per LED controll? 5050? With the stand alone controll… --- ## [BlinkStick enclosures](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-enclosures/38)
**Author:** [@p0ke](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/p0ke)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2014, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-enclosures/38 "2014-12-04T22:23:32Z")
Still looking for good ideas for BlinkStick enclosures. Found a nice one today: Edit: Sorry, it´s already under the projects: BlinkStick & Neopixel enclosure Does anyone else have ideas? I have something like a cube i… --- ## [BlinkStick Square and BlinkStick Strip](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-square-and-blinkstick-strip/16)
**Author:** [@arvydas](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/arvydas)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2015, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-square-and-blinkstick-strip/16 "2015-07-05T22:10:03Z")
I’ve released 2 new products called BlinkStick Square and BlinkStick Strip. The idea was to have more than one LED in a nice little package with ability to show multiple notifications on one device. I’m having plans on c… --- ## [Can't get Windows to recognise the BlinkStick](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/cant-get-windows-to-recognise-the-blinkstick/412)
**Author:** [@Steve](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/Steve)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2018, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/cant-get-windows-to-recognise-the-blinkstick/412 "2018-10-10T21:58:48Z")
Hi, I've just received my Blinkstick Nano (thanks) but I'm having troubles getting started. I installed the BlinkStick\_Setup\_1.0.1.exe and restarted my system (Win7 Pro, x64), but every time I plug in the BlinkStick its… --- ## [BlinkStick Flex firmware](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-flex-firmware/780)
**Author:** [@areid\_van](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/areid_van)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 9:36am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-flex-firmware/780 "2020-02-14T09:36:15Z")
Just wondering whether it's possible to download the firmware for the Flex? I bought a few flex controllers and have been having lots of fun with them, but I'd like to try and control a ws2812 strip with 300 LED (using a… --- ## [Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/unknown-usb-device-device-descriptor-request-failed/447)
**Author:** [@mikedewaard](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/mikedewaard)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2016, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/unknown-usb-device-device-descriptor-request-failed/447 "2016-03-23T09:20:36Z")
Today I received my new blinkstick square including enclosure in the mail. Eager to get going I installed the client software and plugged the device in. However the client couldn't find the blinkstick and when I checke… --- ## [Low framerate when using Ambilight](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/low-framerate-when-using-ambilight/92)
**Author:** [@timecapture](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/timecapture)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 10:24am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/low-framerate-when-using-ambilight/92 "2015-12-29T10:24:44Z")
I experience very choppy screen updates/low frame rate when I enable Ambilight in the client application (or using NotfifierLight). It is very noticeable especially when dragging a windows or playing video. Anyone el… --- ## [Windows 10 device descriptor request failed](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/windows-10-device-descriptor-request-failed/589)
**Author:** [@olivier\_frantz](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/olivier_frantz)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/windows-10-device-descriptor-request-failed/589 "2017-09-24T18:03:07Z")
Hi, I have a blinkstick square and when i plug it on W10, it says that the device descriptor request failed. "Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)" I tried to disable fast boo… --- ## [Ambilight intensity](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/ambilight-intensity/585)
**Author:** [@game2794](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/game2794)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/ambilight-intensity/585 "2017-04-30T21:16:41Z")
I have really been enjoying the Ambilight feature especially the latest version that supports full screen programs. However I don't like that it controls the brightness of the LED's. Is there some way to set the intensit… --- ## [BlinkStick IFTTT Support](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-ifttt-support/36)
**Author:** [@p0ke](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/p0ke)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-ifttt-support/36 "2016-11-18T17:30:37Z")
Have you ever thought about a cooperation with IFTTT? --- ## [Blinkstick not recognized on win10](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-not-recognized-on-win10/608)
**Author:** [@mariosxenos](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/mariosxenos)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2016, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-not-recognized-on-win10/608 "2016-12-16T12:57:15Z")
I have a blinkstick pro v1.0 When I plug into usb on device manager there is "Human Interface Devices"\>"USB input Device" with an error "the device cannot start code10" I have Dell laptop 5559 (i7) with win10 64bit I tri… --- ## [Work in progress: BlinkStick Client pattern editor](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/work-in-progress-blinkstick-client-pattern-editor/19)
**Author:** [@arvydas](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/arvydas)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2016, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/work-in-progress-blinkstick-client-pattern-editor/19 "2016-12-22T07:34:26Z")
Been working on the new pattern editor window for BlinkStick client. Here are the features currently implemented: Custom pattern types Pattern preview on the BlinkStick device and BlinkStick photo Customizable patt… --- ## [Notifications from an Microsoft Exchange Server](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/notifications-from-an-microsoft-exchange-server/529)
**Author:** [@rsgwilt](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/rsgwilt)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2017, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/notifications-from-an-microsoft-exchange-server/529 "2017-04-04T19:00:03Z")
Hi, Does anyone know how to get new mail notifications from an email account using Microsoft Exchange server? My work email uses this protocol and I would like a visual method of notifying me I have new emails because … --- ## [Synology BlinkStick](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/synology-blinkstick/696)
**Author:** [@simiradbogdan](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/simiradbogdan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2017, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/synology-blinkstick/696 "2017-07-02T10:31:17Z")
Hi, I have installed python 2.7, boostrapped my synology for opkg and installed libusb, installed pip libusb1, blinkstick. When I write blinkstick in terminal I get ValueError: No backend available. I have spent over… --- ## [Blinkstick as Ambilight by Gaming](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-as-ambilight-by-gaming/73)
**Author:** [@nemesis\_m\_1988](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/nemesis_m_1988)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-as-ambilight-by-gaming/73 "2017-02-21T16:46:59Z")
Hey, i use a blinkstick pro with IKEA Dioder and it works great to Desktop, Browser and Video. But when i start a game the color is freeze with the same as the Desktop. How can i fix this Problem? Many Thanks and Happy… --- ## [Connect BlinkStick Pro to basic RGB LED](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/connect-blinkstick-pro-to-basic-rgb-led/37)
**Author:** [@arvydas](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/arvydas)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2016, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/connect-blinkstick-pro-to-basic-rgb-led/37 "2016-02-13T11:51:45Z")
You can connect a basic RGB led to BlinkStick Pro. The schematics above is for common anode LED. Set BlinkStick Pro mode to 0. You can use the schematics below for common cathode LED. Set BlinkStick Pro mode to … --- ## [Python Pipe Error](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/python-pipe-error/534)
**Author:** [@b\_cyranka](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/b_cyranka)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/python-pipe-error/534 "2018-08-17T15:41:55Z")
Hey everybody, i started some nice "knightrider" python script on a raspi with a BlinkStick Strip. counter = 0 direction = 1 while True: for bstick in blicks: bstick.set\_color(channel=0, index=counter, name="black… --- ## [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… --- ## [BlinkStick Client 2.0 crashes with AmbiLight](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-client-2-0-crashes-with-ambilight/366)
**Author:** [@p0ke](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/p0ke)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2017, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-client-2-0-crashes-with-ambilight/366 "2017-05-27T22:22:56Z")
I´ve tried with a BlinkStick Pro in Inverse Mode on Win10. Playing with manual colors or patterns works as expected. If I´m adding an AmbiLight notification BlinkStick Client crashes but there´s no hint in the logs. Whe… --- ## [New to programming anything](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/new-to-programming-anything/879)
**Author:** [@cmeglow1](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/cmeglow1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/new-to-programming-anything/879 "2018-01-26T02:19:33Z")
Hi there, I’m not good at programming at all and I just got the blinkstick square. Can anyone direct me to what program to use and where I can learn to use it so I can benefit from the square? Thank you in advanced. --- ## [BlinkStick Strip Heat](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-strip-heat/414)
**Author:** [@kevin](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/kevin)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2016, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-strip-heat/414 "2016-03-04T18:03:26Z")
Hello! Love my blinkstick strip! Should I be concerned about heat if it is on for an extended period of time? It might be possible to build a heatsink for it. Thanks, Kevin --- ## [Blinkstick Pro & Boblight](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-pro-boblight/404)
**Author:** [@Rico](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/Rico)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2016, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-pro-boblight/404 "2016-02-18T18:08:36Z")
Hello! I have a Blinkstick Pro with a 2m WS2812 led strip and my Blinkstick is in mode 2. With the blinkstick client the ambilight mode works fine, but it just calculate a desktop mixture color, which is displayed on ev… --- ## [BlinkStick 1.0.1](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-1-0-1/250)
**Author:** [@m\_warren](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/m_warren)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2015, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-1-0-1/250 "2015-12-13T22:10:31Z")
Is there any way of illuminating all of the LEDs using the Test facility in BlinkStick 1.0.1? Thanks Mark --- ## [Java API - getting started](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/java-api-getting-started/582)
**Author:** [@toby\_weston](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/toby_weston)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2021, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/java-api-getting-started/582 "2021-09-02T09:10:18Z")
Hi, Got my Blinkstick Square today and got wondering about a Java client... I've build a Java client for WS281x (https://github.com/tobyweston/unicorn-hat) before that just wrapped a C library in a Java API. So all t… --- ## [How to morph colors on the flex](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/how-to-morph-colors-on-the-flex/571)
**Author:** [@MrJaWapa](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/MrJaWapa)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/how-to-morph-colors-on-the-flex/571 "2017-07-24T20:19:41Z")
Is it possible to morph every light on the flex... at the same time? I've tried changing to mode 3, but that only changes 8 lights. I can set the color to every light using this: bstick.set\_led\_data(0, \[0, 0, 0\] \* … --- ## [How to connect a Blinkstick Flex Board to an LED strip?](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/how-to-connect-a-blinkstick-flex-board-to-an-led-strip/654)
**Author:** [@matt1](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/matt1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2018, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/how-to-connect-a-blinkstick-flex-board-to-an-led-strip/654 "2018-02-19T16:09:27Z")
How do I connect a Blinkstick Flex Board to an LED strip? There are 3 metal contacts on the LED string every 40mm or so and corresponding metal contacts on the Blinkstick Flex Board but I can think of no useful way to k… --- ## [NodeJS on WIndows 10](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/nodejs-on-windows-10/564)
**Author:** [@MrJaWapa](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/MrJaWapa)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2016, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/nodejs-on-windows-10/564 "2016-08-29T18:30:23Z")
Is it not possible to run a BlinkStick with node on windows... without needing to hack into NASA? I get the same error found here: https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/nodejs-v4-3-1-hid-node-module-error/516 But I get so … --- ## [Client will open briefly, then shut down](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/client-will-open-briefly-then-shut-down/275)
**Author:** [@komradedimitri](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/komradedimitri)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2015, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/client-will-open-briefly-then-shut-down/275 "2015-11-17T11:32:36Z")
So I've had the blinkstick v1.0 for a rather long time, and have had it hooked up to ikea leds around my desk for ambient light. I used to use it without any issues all the time, but recently it failed to work. 1) My … --- ## [WS2812B 144 led/metre support](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/ws2812b-144-led-metre-support/224)
**Author:** [@danielsandsftw](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/danielsandsftw)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/ws2812b-144-led-metre-support/224 "2018-01-05T09:52:45Z")
I'm using 3 strips of WS2812B addressable LEDs in my PC build - all controlled via a single BlinkStick device, and powered by a dedicated +5V rail from the PC PSU. These strips are broken into 3 sections: Section 1 (… --- ## [Streaming frames over USB](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/streaming-frames-over-usb/877)
**Author:** [@dcerisano](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/dcerisano)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/streaming-frames-over-usb/877 "2018-01-10T09:21:44Z")
Does the firmware support streaming frames over USB? I can set single frames, but there is a minimum 20ms delay between calls. For POV applications there is a flickering effect (seems to turn the leds off during frame t… --- ## [Blinkstick 1.1 led stays on verry faint](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-1-1-led-stays-on-verry-faint/415)
**Author:** [@dunkyoung25](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/dunkyoung25)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-1-1-led-stays-on-verry-faint/415 "2016-03-11T18:26:00Z")
since client cr5 my blinkstick 1.1 led stays on light purple/pink,is this a new feture kind of like an online status notification? or is it a bug? --- ## [Blinkstick OFF or black gives blue color](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-off-or-black-gives-blue-color/876)
**Author:** [@gatewayx](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/gatewayx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/blinkstick-off-or-black-gives-blue-color/876 "2018-01-07T13:53:05Z")
Hello, Since a while I suddenly have a problem with my blinkstick. When I switch off the led’s or choose the color black the leds are not off but displaying a faint blue color. All other colors seems to work fine but th… --- ## [WS2812 module with blinkstick pro](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/ws2812-module-with-blinkstick-pro/85)
**Author:** [@ioakar0](https://forums.blinkstick.com/u/ioakar0)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.blinkstick.com/t/ws2812-module-with-blinkstick-pro/85 "2018-04-23T13:26:11Z")
Hello, I have ordered this WS2812 module from ebay. Is it possible to connect it with blinkstick pro? I'm thinking to built a custom blinkstick PCB, connect it with this module and leave it pemanently below my screen ac… [Next page](https://forums.blinkstick.com/top.md?page=1&per_page=50)