[ESPHome] Manage address tape via e1.31 or com port

ESPHome
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Hi. I want to make something like a controller of address strips/fans in a computer from esp8266. But I can’t figure out how to do it. At first I tried to connect via e1.31 protocol, the result is zero. Then I wrote uart by trial and error and tried to send data to COM port via USB, but nothing works either. What am I doing wrong?

I use nodemcu v3 board and OpenRGB program as a sender of commands to e1.31 or COM port.

e131:
  method: multicast
uart:
  id: uartbase
  tx_pin: TX
  rx_pin: RX
  rx_buffer_size: 1024
  baud_rate: 115200

adalight:

light:
  - platform: neopixelbus
    type: GRB
    variant: WS2812
    pin: D4
    num_leds: 28
    name: "NeoPixel Light"
    restore_mode: RESTORE_AND_ON
    effects:
      - e131:
          universe: 1
          channels: RGB
      - adalight:
          uart_id: uartbase
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Hi MARK2580,

I am attempting to categorize this post, and I don’t know where to put it.
I don’t even know if it is related to Home Assistant in any way.
Can you tell me how it’s related to Home Assistant and what software you are using to accomplish these actions.
Then I can help pick a topic and add the appropriate tags for you.

I know for sure it is not part of any Home Assistant ‘Configuration’ that I have seen before.

3

I’m assuming ESPHome, here.
First thing first: are you positive the strip actually work, e.g., by integrating directly with HA?

4

Yes, I mixed up the sections a little. I’m asking about ESPHome and yes, the strip works correctly if you specify a color or select an effect from the Home Assistant interface. It’s the signal feed from the outside, wirelessly or via USB that doesn’t work.