How can i dim a 12v WW led with an ESP32-C3 super mini?

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I have a 12v SMD2835 led strip that i want to dim trough HA with an ESP32-C3.
Is there a program for that, that i can install onto the ESP32? If so, how should i wire it? And can i power the ESP32 trough a 12v PSU?
Any help would be appreciated!

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You don’t need any specific program, Esphome has components for LED dimming.
You need mosfet driver like this to dim your strip:

You might or might not be able to power your Esp board with 12V. It doesn’t depend on your Esp chip (Esp32-C3) but on the voltage regulator that your specific board has.
If any doubts, I suggest to power your Esp at 5V / USB.

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How would i connect the mosfet driver to HA?

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Not to HA.
To Esp32-board.

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Make a Monochromatic Light connected to a ESP32 LEDC Output.

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Thank you.
So i would still have to power the esp32 board separately? And what should i flash onto the esp32? Would WLED work?

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I dont really understand it, could you explain how i would do that?

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You post on Esphome category, so we expect you flash Esphome…
This is more less what you need for the led strip on Esphome:

# Example configuration entry
output:
  - platform: ledc
    pin: GPIOXX
    id: gpio_

# Example usage in a light
light:
  - platform: monochromatic
    output: gpio_19
    name: "Kitchen Light"

You still have to power Esp separately at 5V if you don’t have some data sheet or other documentation that specifies VIN voltage of your board.

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Oh, im sorry, i tought esphome was a general addon that recognizies esp boards, sorry for the confusion. Thank you, i get it now. Have a nice day!