# Feature Ideas + Requests **URL:** https://forum.electromage.com/c/feature-ideas-requests/8.md [Latest](https://forum.electromage.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.electromage.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.electromage.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Feature Ideas + Requests category](https://forum.electromage.com/t/about-the-feature-ideas-requests-category/49)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 0
Have an idea, or feature request? Post it here! --- ## [Feature suggestion: editable vars watch](https://forum.electromage.com/t/feature-suggestion-editable-vars-watch/4712)
**Author:** [@kptb](https://forum.electromage.com/u/kptb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 5:54am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/feature-suggestion-editable-vars-watch/4712 "2026-07-03T05:54:49Z")
Just getting into using vars watch for the first time – really helpful when I have a bunch of vars across a large project, but do you know what would be really cool? A two way edit - text boxes in the vars watch area tha… --- ## [Pixelblaze for Burning Man 2025 ? Sync/Wifi + New product roadmap?](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pixelblaze-for-burning-man-2025-sync-wifi-new-product-roadmap/3997)
**Author:** [@hololit](https://forum.electromage.com/u/hololit)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pixelblaze-for-burning-man-2025-sync-wifi-new-product-roadmap/3997 "2026-06-07T02:02:26Z")
Hello ! I’m starting to prepare Burning Man 2025, particularly totem and costumes for my crew. I have quite some experience with Pixelblaze and as usual it looks like the best solution for (not only) our needs, but I a… --- ## [A Pixelblaze Fan's Unsolicited Design Pull Request](https://forum.electromage.com/t/a-pixelblaze-fans-unsolicited-design-pull-request/4679)
**Author:** [@ag\_design](https://forum.electromage.com/u/ag_design)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/a-pixelblaze-fans-unsolicited-design-pull-request/4679 "2026-05-08T06:25:17Z")
Pixelblaze fanboy over here, truly thankful for all of the fun creative avenues Pixelblaze has opened up for me. I’m always dreaming up something new to build with them. You’ve really built something remarkable. By trad… --- ## [Save/persist variables](https://forum.electromage.com/t/save-persist-variables/1735)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/save-persist-variables/1735 "2026-03-28T21:17:15Z")
From @petros in the awesome Modular LED Light post I’m wondering how this could work. Maybe a marker on a variable like a comment? // @persist var myPersistentVar = 34 //34 is a default used first time it runs Or na… --- ## [Feature Req: Additional Dimension in Mapping](https://forum.electromage.com/t/feature-req-additional-dimension-in-mapping/3679)
**Author:** [@Allyctric](https://forum.electromage.com/u/Allyctric)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/feature-req-additional-dimension-in-mapping/3679 "2026-03-19T22:00:23Z")
Feature request that I think we’ve talked about in person before: Adding an additional dimension to the mapping function. So each pixel would have x, y, z, and e mapping. This would allow for adding ‘masks’ to patterns,… --- ## [A Pixelblaze for wearables](https://forum.electromage.com/t/a-pixelblaze-for-wearables/3294)
**Author:** [@hololit](https://forum.electromage.com/u/hololit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/a-pixelblaze-for-wearables/3294 "2026-03-19T15:35:06Z")
Imagine a Pixelblaze with: a narrow profile (like the Pico) so it can be pretty much sticked to or in the same axis of a lipo battery a microphone, light detector and gyroscope (better than a simple movement sensor). w… --- ## [RFC: Outgoing websocket connections](https://forum.electromage.com/t/rfc-outgoing-websocket-connections/4066)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/rfc-outgoing-websocket-connections/4066 "2025-12-17T15:17:30Z")
Hi all, This is a request for comments on a future feature. I’ve been working on adding outgoing websocket connections. This would let you set up a websocket server somewhere, local or remote, that your Pixelblazes cou… --- ## [Auto-save while editing patterns](https://forum.electromage.com/t/auto-save-while-editing-patterns/4186)
**Author:** [@cjn566](https://forum.electromage.com/u/cjn566)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/auto-save-while-editing-patterns/4186 "2025-12-09T18:24:54Z")
It seems silly, but the number of times I took auto-saving for granted and lost my progress when the PB reset / lost power is a little embarrassing. --- ## [Support for GW6205B protocol?](https://forum.electromage.com/t/support-for-gw6205b-protocol/3509)
**Author:** [@Forgotlogin](https://forum.electromage.com/u/Forgotlogin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/support-for-gw6205b-protocol/3509 "2025-11-23T17:06:48Z")
I have some pixels already installed that use a different controller that i would like to convert to PB. It is my understanding that the GW6205B protocol uses 12bits instead of 8. So when i try to control them using PB … --- ## [Arbitrary number of pixel attributes in the mapper &| choose not to normalize map values](https://forum.electromage.com/t/arbitrary-number-of-pixel-attributes-in-the-mapper-choose-not-to-normalize-map-values/4568)
**Author:** [@cjn566](https://forum.electromage.com/u/cjn566)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2025, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/arbitrary-number-of-pixel-attributes-in-the-mapper-choose-not-to-normalize-map-values/4568 "2025-11-01T12:23:48Z")
I have a tendency to use the mapper in a hacky way. I use what is ‘supposed’ to be a physical coordinate to store other information about the pixels. For example, I’m working on this cornhole project: And in additio… --- ## [Feature Request - Faster/simpler network API, such as HTTP API (or BLE)](https://forum.electromage.com/t/feature-request-faster-simpler-network-api-such-as-http-api-or-ble/3870)
**Author:** [@nick](https://forum.electromage.com/u/nick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/feature-request-faster-simpler-network-api-such-as-http-api-or-ble/3870 "2024-12-01T21:26:16Z")
I’d love an HTTP API that can be used with POST/PUT. Controllers like Knocki, Flic, can send HTTP POST/PUT requests over WiFi, but, cannot ‘upgrade’ to websockets. I’ve found a WiFi remote control with a reprogrammable… --- ## [Changes to pixel mapping, 1D, dimensional priority, and more](https://forum.electromage.com/t/changes-to-pixel-mapping-1d-dimensional-priority-and-more/3777)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/changes-to-pixel-mapping-1d-dimensional-priority-and-more/3777 "2024-10-19T22:41:28Z")
Hi! I’m adding support for 1D pixel maps. It will work in much the same way, normalizing world units, etc. There’s been an x coordinate passed to render for a while (a shortcut for index/pixelCount), but will be mappabl… --- ## [Govee high density LED Strip](https://forum.electromage.com/t/govee-high-density-led-strip/3765)
**Author:** [@Vitaliy](https://forum.electromage.com/u/Vitaliy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/govee-high-density-led-strip/3765 "2024-09-22T20:54:42Z")
Is it possible to drive this high dencity Covee LED Strip with Pixelblaze? https://www.amazon.com/Govee-Bedroom-Compatible-Assistant-Changing/dp/B0D7M46RND/ref=sr\_1\_30?crid=3K4ESUWIA3MLA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ptjT\_Zn7mTeAUOy… --- ## [Fade transitions](https://forum.electromage.com/t/fade-transitions/2116)
**Author:** [@cjn566](https://forum.electromage.com/u/cjn566)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/fade-transitions/2116 "2022-06-14T15:33:03Z")
Are there any plans to implement fade transitions between patterns? Sometimes, when running through a playlist, it can be pretty jarring when a new pattern comes on. Unless there’s some way to achieve that already? --- ## [Show PB Name on WiFi Setup Page](https://forum.electromage.com/t/show-pb-name-on-wifi-setup-page/3698)
**Author:** [@Allyctric](https://forum.electromage.com/u/Allyctric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/show-pb-name-on-wifi-setup-page/3698 "2024-08-13T23:32:17Z")
Simple request here: Add the name of the PixelBlaze to the WiFi config screen It would make it simpler to sort out the pile of disconnected PBs I seem to end up with at every event. It would also save needing to setup… --- ## [WiFI and Leader fall-through](https://forum.electromage.com/t/wifi-and-leader-fall-through/3680)
**Author:** [@Allyctric](https://forum.electromage.com/u/Allyctric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/wifi-and-leader-fall-through/3680 "2024-08-02T18:55:03Z")
We’ve definitely chatted about this is person before. The Leader/Follower functionality has been amazing for my eclectic collection of wearables and art pieces. The problem I have is that I frequently mix and match my … --- ## [Feature request - 'Edit pattern' button in the playlist list](https://forum.electromage.com/t/feature-request-edit-pattern-button-in-the-playlist-list/3605)
**Author:** [@nick](https://forum.electromage.com/u/nick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/feature-request-edit-pattern-button-in-the-playlist-list/3605 "2024-08-02T17:57:33Z")
I have a playlist of the patterns that I want to regularly use, but, if I want to edit one of those patterns, I have to search-in-page to find the ‘edit’ button in the long pattern list, rather than jump straight to edit… --- ## [Feature req: store named LED settings](https://forum.electromage.com/t/feature-req-store-named-led-settings/3661)
**Author:** [@melange396](https://forum.electromage.com/u/melange396)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/feature-req-store-named-led-settings/3661 "2024-07-23T03:30:36Z")
The various values under the “LED Settings” heading (like brightness limit, LED type, # of pixels, and color order) are specific to the particular lights attached to the PB. I have a number of different LED strips that … --- ## [Fusion 360, Eagle or other CAD model for Pico+](https://forum.electromage.com/t/fusion-360-eagle-or-other-cad-model-for-pico/3623)
**Author:** [@nick](https://forum.electromage.com/u/nick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/fusion-360-eagle-or-other-cad-model-for-pico/3623 "2024-06-25T21:28:16Z")
Hi! Is there a CAD model for Pico+ (Pico with 6-axis) available? I took a look in pixelblaze/V3/hardware at master · simap/pixelblaze · GitHub , but from Pixelblaze V3 Pico - Tiny WiFi LED Controller – ElectroMage Shop i… --- ## [Web interface can't work through a reverse proxy](https://forum.electromage.com/t/web-interface-cant-work-through-a-reverse-proxy/3620)
**Author:** [@vitaminmoo](https://forum.electromage.com/u/vitaminmoo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2024, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/web-interface-cant-work-through-a-reverse-proxy/3620 "2024-06-22T19:22:54Z")
Currently the JS blindly tries to connect to 'ws://' + window.location.hostname + ':81', but if you have an HTTPS proxy in front of the management page, this breaks for a couple reasons - The browser will not let a pag… --- ## [Last LED of each strip does not turn on?](https://forum.electromage.com/t/last-led-of-each-strip-does-not-turn-on/3513)
**Author:** [@hololit](https://forum.electromage.com/u/hololit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/last-led-of-each-strip-does-not-turn-on/3513 "2024-04-28T17:34:48Z")
Hello ! I have 2 LED strips of 202 LED each connected to my data output (and 5V). model is SK6812 RGBW. The last LED (202) does not light up on BOTH strips. I have verified and the amount of LED is set properly in set… --- ## [Infrared Remote Control of PB lighting](https://forum.electromage.com/t/infrared-remote-control-of-pb-lighting/3364)
**Author:** [@tex\_lawrence](https://forum.electromage.com/u/tex_lawrence)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 11:05am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/infrared-remote-control-of-pb-lighting/3364 "2024-04-26T11:05:10Z")
I’m just getting interested in PB, but the main need I have is to replace a bunch of the typical RGB IR remote controls that I have been using. It seems a natural use for PB, but I was surprised not to easily find an ap… --- ## [In Simple UI mode, add setting for playlists](https://forum.electromage.com/t/in-simple-ui-mode-add-setting-for-playlists/1658)
**Author:** [@Sunandmooncouture](https://forum.electromage.com/u/Sunandmooncouture)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/in-simple-ui-mode-add-setting-for-playlists/1658 "2024-04-17T13:51:54Z")
What does everyone think about locking down the playlist functionality in simple UI mode? I would think clients might want to create their own playlist, but I can also see how some people might not want clients changing… --- ## [Turn off WiFi while on Battery, turn on WiFi while powered from USB](https://forum.electromage.com/t/turn-off-wifi-while-on-battery-turn-on-wifi-while-powered-from-usb/3489)
**Author:** [@PurpleMinded](https://forum.electromage.com/u/PurpleMinded)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/turn-off-wifi-while-on-battery-turn-on-wifi-while-powered-from-usb/3489 "2024-04-15T18:34:42Z")
Hi, I’m designing a wearable LED thing that I want to be powered by a battery most of the time. While it’s on battery mode, I want the WiFi to be off, to save battery. I also want to be able to configure the Pixelblaze … --- ## [Feature requests!](https://forum.electromage.com/t/feature-requests/3487)
**Author:** [@effable](https://forum.electromage.com/u/effable)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/feature-requests/3487 "2024-04-15T18:03:31Z")
Here are two things I’ve thought of while working on my project. Not crucial features, but they’d make my life (and maybe others’?) a bit easier. I’d love to be able to make global changes to LEDs in code separate from… --- ## [Feature Request - White Balance](https://forum.electromage.com/t/feature-request-white-balance/1776)
**Author:** [@wicked1](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wicked1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/feature-request-white-balance/1776 "2022-10-21T21:55:50Z")
Hi, I’ll add a feature request… White balance! It would be great to have an option to set the white balance for the strips, globally, so it applies to all patterns. (and for beginners like me who can’t figure out how… --- ## [Adjustable data speed for output expander](https://forum.electromage.com/t/adjustable-data-speed-for-output-expander/3357)
**Author:** [@NZSmartie](https://forum.electromage.com/u/NZSmartie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 3:42am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/adjustable-data-speed-for-output-expander/3357 "2024-01-29T03:42:40Z")
Hey, I have a LED cube with an on-board Arduino controlling (4 x 4 x 4 = 64) RGB LEDs through a constant current driver. i.e. no neopixels or dotstars. TLDR: I would like to have slower Data Speed options available for … --- ## [Pattern search feature for forums](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pattern-search-feature-for-forums/597)
**Author:** [@devoh](https://forum.electromage.com/u/devoh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pattern-search-feature-for-forums/597 "2024-01-26T20:52:38Z")
It would be really helpful if there was a way to upload patterns to the site and add “tags/topics” like “2D” “audio” “sensor add-on” “Spectrum Analyser” and then add a simple keyword search. It’s awesome all the cool pa… --- ## ['zero out' broken LEDs in strips](https://forum.electromage.com/t/zero-out-broken-leds-in-strips/3356)
**Author:** [@TomO](https://forum.electromage.com/u/TomO)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/zero-out-broken-leds-in-strips/3356 "2024-01-02T09:56:50Z")
I’ve got several pixelblazes integrated into room lighting with relatively hard to access LED strips, some of which now have single pixel failures. The failures are a bit odd (to me) in that they corrupt downstream data … [Next page](https://forum.electromage.com/c/feature-ideas-requests/8.md?page=1)