DS18 LC-DRM Bluetooth 5.4 IP66 Digital Chasing LED Lighting Controller, 12V

Control dynamic digital LED effects from a smartphone with the DS18 LC-DRM. Designed for addressable digital lighting installations, it supports chasing effects, custom colors, and music-responsive patterns in marine, powersports and automotive applications.

Key Features

• Control lighting through the DS18 LC app on compatible iOS or Android phones
• Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity with up to 100 ft (30 m) stated wireless reach
• Addressable digital LED chasing and animated patterns with adjustable colors, speed, and effects
• Music and microphone modes can animate lighting to an audio source or ambient sound
• Supports up to eight parallel digital LED channels and up to 1,280 addressable LEDs
• Up to 180W / 15A total lighting capacity and short-circuit protection
• IP66 protection resists spray and dust; not submersible

General Specifications

• Lighting system: addressable/digital LED (not conventional analog RGB)
• Supported LED chipsets: WS2811, SK6812, SM16703 (as listed by DS18)
• Bluetooth version: 5.4
• Operating voltage: 10–15V DC; nominal system: 12V DC
• Maximum lighting load: 15A total / 180W at 12V
• Parallel channel support: up to 8
• Addressable LED capacity: up to 1,280 LEDs
• Wireless range: up to 100 ft (30 m)
• Ingress protection: IP66
• Control: DS18 LC smartphone app; iOS / Android

Compatibility

• For supported addressable digital LED lighting; NOT suitable for conventional 4-wire analog RGB lighting
• For conventional RGB LEDs use a controller designed for analog RGB, such as the LC-RGB

Installation Notes

• Size power distribution, fusing, and wiring to the installed LED load
• Ensure connected LEDs and controller share compatible 12V electrical requirements and signal wiring
• Mount in a protected, non-submerged location; avoid exceeding controller current ratings