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Learn how to wire programmable LEDs in this 12-minute video tutorial. Explore different approaches to connecting microcontrollers with common "clockless" LED strips, including WS2811, WS2812, WS2813, and WS2815. Discover why adding components like series resistors, capacitors, and logic level converters can create more robust circuits. Understand the benefits of differential signalling for transmitting data over longer distances. Cover topics such as direct connections, circuit improvements, long-distance signaling, and backup data lines. Gain practical knowledge to enhance your LED projects and improve signal integrity in various lighting setups.