# Troubleshooting **URL:** https://forum.electromage.com/c/troubleshooting/6.md [Latest](https://forum.electromage.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.electromage.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.electromage.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Troubleshooting category](https://forum.electromage.com/t/about-the-troubleshooting-category/12)
**Author:** [@wizard](https://forum.electromage.com/u/wizard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/about-the-troubleshooting-category/12 "2019-03-27T19:22:09Z")
Stuck getting set up? Run into a problem? Something not quite working right? Like solving problems and helping people? This is the place to troubleshoot! Include what you’ve tried and what has and hasn’t worked. Please… --- ## [Two DOA Pixelblazes?](https://forum.electromage.com/t/two-doa-pixelblazes/4767)
**Author:** [@Skydyvyr](https://forum.electromage.com/u/Skydyvyr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/two-doa-pixelblazes/4767 "2026-09-24T11:39:35Z")
I can’t believe I received two defective pixelblaze units, but I’ve wired them both up, verified that they are receiving 4.66vdc, but they don’t light up. Can you see anything wrong with my setup? Here’s the details: … --- ## [Using Pro Expander 5v with 12v power source to power 1400 LEDs](https://forum.electromage.com/t/using-pro-expander-5v-with-12v-power-source-to-power-1400-leds/4761)
**Author:** [@saskiaebe](https://forum.electromage.com/u/saskiaebe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/using-pro-expander-5v-with-12v-power-source-to-power-1400-leds/4761 "2026-09-18T18:11:19Z")
Hello! I am new to Pixelblaze and electronics in general. I am planning to use Pixlelblaze V3 Standard XL, Pixelblaze Sensor Board, and Pixelblaze 5V Pro Output Expander to power and control between 1400 and 2000 LEDs. … --- ## [Pixelblaze Discovery Issue: Chrome vs. Safari Behavior](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pixelblaze-discovery-issue-chrome-vs-safari-behavior/4757)
**Author:** [@dllnoah](https://forum.electromage.com/u/dllnoah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pixelblaze-discovery-issue-chrome-vs-safari-behavior/4757 "2026-09-07T16:22:52Z")
I’m having an issue with the Pixelblaze Discovery service that behaves differently depending on the browser. Using Chrome: Pixelblaze Discovery works and shows the Pixelblaze devices on my network, including their IP a… --- ## [Pico v3 unresponsive ](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pico-v3-unresponsive/4737)
**Author:** [@Wheez](https://forum.electromage.com/u/Wheez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pico-v3-unresponsive/4737 "2026-08-15T17:47:43Z")
I just got my pv3 and hooked up 1m of ws2812 and when I plugged it in I got nothing. No lights on the board, nothing. I double checked my wiring, checked for shorts, tried a different power supply, wire, strip, and still… --- ## [V3 Standard: every flash write crawls, but the chip dumps perfectly. SPIFFS with zero free blocks?](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v3-standard-every-flash-write-crawls-but-the-chip-dumps-perfectly-spiffs-with-zero-free-blocks/4738)
**Author:** [@tarek](https://forum.electromage.com/u/tarek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/v3-standard-every-flash-write-crawls-but-the-chip-dumps-perfectly-spiffs-with-zero-free-blocks/4738 "2026-08-14T17:27:16Z")
Hi Ben. I’ve got a V3 Standard that went bad on 2026-07-20. Before touching anything I pulled a full flash dump, and I think I’ve ruled out the flash chip itself. I’d love a sanity check before I erase the filesystem par… --- ## [PixelBlaze Mapping](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pixelblaze-mapping/4731)
**Author:** [@Unsichtbar](https://forum.electromage.com/u/Unsichtbar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pixelblaze-mapping/4731 "2026-08-05T21:28:48Z")
I have created a map using the LED Mapper tool as well as a number of different tools and my array shows up as two separate arrays. it is shown in the correct shape in the mapper, but the top and bottom sections seem to … --- ## [Newly-uploaded pattern delete request + issues with authed pattern upload](https://forum.electromage.com/t/newly-uploaded-pattern-delete-request-issues-with-authed-pattern-upload/4721)
**Author:** [@captainCat](https://forum.electromage.com/u/captainCat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/newly-uploaded-pattern-delete-request-issues-with-authed-pattern-upload/4721 "2026-08-02T19:48:23Z")
Hello @wizard I uploaded Redline Machine 2D anonymously (today, the one with a blank preview, pattern id \`pxbNETgntKZhzRnL7\`). First pattern upload, didn’t go perfectly. Could you delete it? I’d like to re-upload it pro… --- ## [Follower Board Booting Before Leader and Patterns Out of Sync](https://forum.electromage.com/t/follower-board-booting-before-leader-and-patterns-out-of-sync/4718)
**Author:** [@Lightexpressions](https://forum.electromage.com/u/Lightexpressions)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/follower-board-booting-before-leader-and-patterns-out-of-sync/4718 "2026-07-31T15:28:28Z")
I’ve been doing some testing with two Pixelblazes running in leader/follower mode, and I’ve noticed an odd startup behavior. The follower Pixelblaze consistently boots before the leader. Because of that, it initially st… --- ## [Slip ring data issues - run parallel data conductors through slip ring?](https://forum.electromage.com/t/slip-ring-data-issues-run-parallel-data-conductors-through-slip-ring/4722)
**Author:** [@SpicyBatch](https://forum.electromage.com/u/SpicyBatch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/slip-ring-data-issues-run-parallel-data-conductors-through-slip-ring/4722 "2026-07-25T22:20:32Z")
Hey there folks! Circle Flirt has been pretty successful. There’s been a number of upgrades (battery powered, photocell switch, travels in a road case, reasonably robust weatherizing) I just had another slip ring begin … --- ## [Possible issue: missing coordinates during cross-dimensional rendering (since 3.66?)](https://forum.electromage.com/t/possible-issue-missing-coordinates-during-cross-dimensional-rendering-since-3-66/4716)
**Author:** [@captainCat](https://forum.electromage.com/u/captainCat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/possible-issue-missing-coordinates-during-cross-dimensional-rendering-since-3-66/4716 "2026-07-10T19:30:29Z")
Pixelblaze 3.66 added 1D maps and expanded render-function fallback so patterns can run even when the map and available render function have different dimensions. The 3.66 release notes say that when the selected re… --- ## [Problem connecting to PB with Macbook, but it works on phone](https://forum.electromage.com/t/problem-connecting-to-pb-with-macbook-but-it-works-on-phone/4695)
**Author:** [@ramww3](https://forum.electromage.com/u/ramww3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 5:39am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/problem-connecting-to-pb-with-macbook-but-it-works-on-phone/4695 "2026-05-24T05:39:10Z")
Hi! I have the PB v3 and am making a wearable vest. Just got all the lights attached to the vest and I want to start mapping using my Macbook Pro instead of my Samsung phone. I have been using my phone to play with the p… --- ## [Why is this variable turning into an array of 4 when I divide it?](https://forum.electromage.com/t/why-is-this-variable-turning-into-an-array-of-4-when-i-divide-it/4693)
**Author:** [@cjn566](https://forum.electromage.com/u/cjn566)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/why-is-this-variable-turning-into-an-array-of-4-when-i-divide-it/4693 "2026-05-17T14:26:51Z")
Why is this variable turning into an array of 4 when I divide it? And only on the pattern I’m working on, not a problem with new pattern code. --- ## [Changing transitionDuration causes stutter](https://forum.electromage.com/t/changing-transitionduration-causes-stutter/4688)
**Author:** [@maumau](https://forum.electromage.com/u/maumau)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/changing-transitionduration-causes-stutter/4688 "2026-05-14T22:54:24Z")
Hi, I previous forum topic mentioned this happening with the brightness slider. When I set the durationTransition time for the sequencer I get some significant stutter in the animation. This happens when the sequencer i… --- ## [Pico Not Detecting 6-Axis Sensor](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pico-not-detecting-6-axis-sensor/4685)
**Author:** [@kwitter](https://forum.electromage.com/u/kwitter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 4:30am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pico-not-detecting-6-axis-sensor/4685 "2026-05-08T04:30:57Z")
Hello! I was just getting into using the 6-axis sensor on the Pico and created my first pattern with it. It was working perfectly fine then I decided to do a firmware update on it from v3.48 to v3.67. I used the “v3.67.… --- ## [SK9822 strip won't light up](https://forum.electromage.com/t/sk9822-strip-wont-light-up/4678)
**Author:** [@loren](https://forum.electromage.com/u/loren)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/sk9822-strip-wont-light-up/4678 "2026-04-27T20:38:39Z")
About a year ago I bought a SK9822 strip from here (HDR Addressable LED strip - SK9822 (APA102 Compatible) – ElectroMage Shop) to go with a project I was working on. I didn’t manage to get it working immediately and have… --- ## [Weird color change](https://forum.electromage.com/t/weird-color-change/4665)
**Author:** [@Vetl](https://forum.electromage.com/u/Vetl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/weird-color-change/4665 "2026-04-15T16:46:52Z")
Hi folks, I just finished wiring another setup where I did power injection at the start and end of led strip. In the middle above me I made break in 24v+ like, but still there is color change from blue to green. The weir… --- ## [PixelBlaze not Responding](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pixelblaze-not-responding/4668)
**Author:** [@alan\_sailer](https://forum.electromage.com/u/alan_sailer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pixelblaze-not-responding/4668 "2026-04-10T01:40:11Z")
I’m once again at a place that is far too familiar. I am trying to get a PixelBlaze up and running after not doing anything with the unit for several months. I’m using the Discovery Service which worked perfectly when I… --- ## [Open circuit on IO pins oscillates reading](https://forum.electromage.com/t/open-circuit-on-io-pins-oscillates-reading/4658)
**Author:** [@ag\_design](https://forum.electromage.com/u/ag_design)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 4:28am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/open-circuit-on-io-pins-oscillates-reading/4658 "2026-03-12T04:28:26Z")
I’m using a button on an IO pin to trigger an effect in my pattern. When I read the HIGH/LOW (1/0) off the pin, I’ve noticed when the circuit is open, the reading oscillates quickly between 1 and 0, while the closed rea… --- ## [Pixelblaze on Wolfmix](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pixelblaze-on-wolfmix/4650)
**Author:** [@Alberto](https://forum.electromage.com/u/Alberto)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pixelblaze-on-wolfmix/4650 "2026-03-09T02:53:23Z")
Hey everyone, I’m looking for someone who can help me put together a system to control Pixelblaze with a Wolfmix DMX controller. Right now I’ve got a Pixelblaze V3, a Wolfmix W1 MK2, and a Raspberry Pi 5. I’m guessing … --- ## [Pixelcount offset problem with 2 devices in lead/follow + 0.5sec delay](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pixelcount-offset-problem-with-2-devices-in-lead-follow-0-5sec-delay/4577)
**Author:** [@marcmerlin](https://forum.electromage.com/u/marcmerlin)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pixelcount-offset-problem-with-2-devices-in-lead-follow-0-5sec-delay/4577 "2026-02-18T19:37:28Z")
first device is pixelblaze pro, 2nd one is pixelblaze pico, both running latest v3.66 I didn’t find any docs on how the lead follow works, so I just used the first to take the 2nd as follower. I realize the hardware is… --- ## [Controller freezing/power questions](https://forum.electromage.com/t/controller-freezing-power-questions/4648)
**Author:** [@TheYouJean](https://forum.electromage.com/u/TheYouJean)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/controller-freezing-power-questions/4648 "2026-02-15T20:37:02Z")
Hello hivemind! Working on a cosplay project, and need some assistance. Components: Pixelblaze V3 Standard with sensor board, 4 meters of ws2812b LED strips at 144 pix/m (576 total pixels), USB C female port to DC wire… --- ## [Help with pixelblaze randomly going dark for 15-20 sec](https://forum.electromage.com/t/help-with-pixelblaze-randomly-going-dark-for-15-20-sec/4643)
**Author:** [@diode](https://forum.electromage.com/u/diode)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 8:11am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/help-with-pixelblaze-randomly-going-dark-for-15-20-sec/4643 "2026-02-04T08:11:12Z")
I recently switched my light installation from 2 WLEDs to 2 pixelblaze v3 standards with expanders (linked over wifi, one is the lead, the other one is connected to it) with 1200 pixels on each. At first everything was w… --- ## [Rotating Cube of Death](https://forum.electromage.com/t/rotating-cube-of-death/4635)
**Author:** [@dllnoah](https://forum.electromage.com/u/dllnoah)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/rotating-cube-of-death/4635 "2026-01-21T14:29:32Z")
Recently all my pixelblaze v3 firmware v3.67.pb32 will not finish connecting whether in AP or Client mode. They just cycle through the images below and it will never connect. I have tried via a MacBook pro, iPhone, iPad… --- ## [Power save problem after update to v3.66](https://forum.electromage.com/t/power-save-problem-after-update-to-v3-66/4596)
**Author:** [@chuck\_c](https://forum.electromage.com/u/chuck_c)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 6:04am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/power-save-problem-after-update-to-v3-66/4596 "2025-11-29T06:04:09Z")
I updated my PB v3 with v3.66. In order to update I had to enable wifi by holding down the button on the PB for a few seconds because that is how I have it configured. The problem I have after the update is the wifi is… --- ## [Auto Off Timer - not working?](https://forum.electromage.com/t/auto-off-timer-not-working/4593)
**Author:** [@goingalong](https://forum.electromage.com/u/goingalong)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/auto-off-timer-not-working/4593 "2025-11-21T17:34:50Z")
The Auto Off function on my device worked ok last Winter but does not appear to be working this time around. I mean the timer that is enabled under Settings. I have it Enabled and set to Turn of at 20:00 and to Turn on … --- ## [Having trouble reconnecting to wifi](https://forum.electromage.com/t/having-trouble-reconnecting-to-wifi/4576)
**Author:** [@Molecularlight](https://forum.electromage.com/u/Molecularlight)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 6:48am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/having-trouble-reconnecting-to-wifi/4576 "2025-11-20T06:48:11Z")
Hello my fellow weavers of light. Ok,so I recently saw the update and uploaded it on both controllers and upon restart one controller is not reconnecting to the wifi. One reconnected just fine the other is giving me gri… --- ## [Help! Very baffling code behavior, simple loop breaks pattern](https://forum.electromage.com/t/help-very-baffling-code-behavior-simple-loop-breaks-pattern/4581)
**Author:** [@cjn566](https://forum.electromage.com/u/cjn566)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/help-very-baffling-code-behavior-simple-loop-breaks-pattern/4581 "2025-11-13T23:12:20Z")
tl;dr: any simple loop breaks my pattern. The loop doesn’t do anything, is super short, and uses unique variables. Both a for loop and a while loop do this. By all reason they should have no effect whatsoever, but it bre… --- ## [PixelBlaze and Pico2W](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pixelblaze-and-pico2w/4567)
**Author:** [@mschout](https://forum.electromage.com/u/mschout)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 6:32am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/pixelblaze-and-pico2w/4567 "2025-11-13T06:32:29Z")
I am looking to do a project that involves buttons and PixelBlaze LED matrices. I want to be able to click a button and have the pattern change. What would be the best way to do this? Would this need a Pico2W and integra… --- ## [What is the fastest output fps possible for 3600 pixels on PB non micro](https://forum.electromage.com/t/what-is-the-fastest-output-fps-possible-for-3600-pixels-on-pb-non-micro/4574)
**Author:** [@marcmerlin](https://forum.electromage.com/u/marcmerlin)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.electromage.com/t/what-is-the-fastest-output-fps-possible-for-3600-pixels-on-pb-non-micro/4574 "2025-11-13T06:09:05Z")
If I set it as 3600 pixels WS2812, I get 10fps which sounds like the limit of what pixels can do for a single chain, so that’s fine. however, if I go in settings, and set no leds, I get 16fps only for the simplest “intr… [Next page](https://forum.electromage.com/c/troubleshooting/6.md?page=1)