I’ve been experimenting with creating smooth color fading effects using my LED strip connected to a Fibaro RGBW Controller. While the built-in effects are nice, I wanted more customization, especially for holiday lighting. Here’s what I’ve come up with so far:
I’ve set up a rule using two variables: one for the direction (Up or Down) and another for the hue value. The idea is to gradually increase or decrease the hue to create a smooth transition between colors. For example, I’m fading between purple and red by adjusting the hue value incrementally.
Here’s how it works:
- When the switch is turned on, the hue starts at 80 and increases by 1 each iteration.
- If the hue reaches 99, it switches to decreasing.
- If it drops to 80, it switches back to increasing.
- The rule repeats every 2 seconds until the switch is turned off.
I’m curious if others have tried something similar and if there are ways to make the transition even smoother. I’ve heard that adjusting the hue by smaller increments (like 0.25 instead of 1) could help, but I’m not sure if my bulbs support that level of precision.
One thing I’m worried about is whether running this rule continuously might put too much strain on my hub. I’d love to hear if anyone else has experienced issues with repeating actions or if there are optimizations I can make.
This setup is part of my plan for automated holiday lighting, starting with Valentine’s Day. It’s been a fun project, and I’m excited to see how it turns out!
Cheers! 