The Adafruit Sparkle Motion with wFL External Antenna is the flagship WLED smart LED driver with support for an external Wi-Fi antenna via a wFL connector. It offers the same full feature set as the standard Sparkle Motion — dual power options, three level-shifted LED outputs, built-in audio and IR sensors, and STEMMA QT — with improved wireless range for installations where the board is enclosed or far from the router.

Whether you're building custom WLED effects, interactive displays, or large-scale xLights installations, this board has everything you need. It's also fully compatible with Arduino, ESP-IDF, MicroPython, and CircuitPython.

Key Features

• ESP32 Module with wFL Port – Dual-core 240 MHz Tensilica, 4 MB flash, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, and Bluetooth Classic; external antenna connector for improved range
• USB-C Power Delivery – Slide switch to select 5V, 12V, or 20V output (24V pixels typically run fine at 20V)
• 2.1 mm DC Jack – Alternative power input (centre positive)
• 5A Rated – Low forward-voltage diodes and 5A fuse for overcurrent protection
• Three Output Terminal Blocks – Power, ground, and 5V level-shifted data signal; supports 20–26 AWG wire
• 6 GPIO Breakout Pads – Fourth level-shifted output plus three additional GPIO
• I2S Microphone – Built-in for audio-reactive lighting
• IR Receiver – Onboard infrared receiver for remote control
• STEMMA QT I2C Port – Connect external sensors, OLEDs, and accessories
• Analogue/Digital Input Port – JST connector for potentiometers, microphones, or external IR receivers
• User Button + Reset Button – GPIO 0 user button and dedicated reset
• Status Indicators – Red LED on pin 4 and onboard NeoPixel on pin 2
• Compact Size – 33 × 45 mm with mounting holes

Also Consider

• Sparkle Motion (built-in antenna) – Same features with an onboard antenna
• Sparkle Motion Stick – Compact USB-A dongle version for simpler 5V projects

Package Contents

• 1× Adafruit Sparkle Motion board (wFL antenna version) with pre-installed terminal blocks