{"id":3998,"date":"2026-08-04T10:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T14:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taminglightning.net\/store\/?post_type=product&#038;p=3998"},"modified":"2026-08-03T18:49:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T22:49:58","slug":"weblink-backpack-wi-fi-neon-controller","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/taminglightning.net\/store\/product\/weblink-backpack-wi-fi-neon-controller","title":{"rendered":"Weblink Backpack \u2014 Wi-Fi Neon Controller (Pre-Order)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"><em>Designed by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesakers.net\/\"> James Akers<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The Weblink Backpack is a custom-designed PCB that turns any neon tube into a wirelessly controllable light. Built around the XIAO-form-factor ESP32, it packs the most convenient way we&#8217;ve seen to blink, dim, and animate neon into a compact board that mounts right where you need it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Because it runs on the ESP32, the Weblink Backpack hosts its own captive-portal web interface\u2014no app to install, no cloud account, no fuss. Connect from your phone or laptop, pull up the control page, and adjust your tube&#8217;s behavior on the fly. It&#8217;s a natural fit for artists who want dynamic control over their neon work without wiring up a bank of physical controls.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The onboard software is under active, ongoing development by James, with improvements pushed regularly. The firmware is fully open source, so makers who like to tinker can dig into the code, contribute, or flash their own modifications.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Repository: <a href=\"http:\/\/codeberg.org\/JamesCodes\/ESP32-Captive-Portal-Neon-Dimmer\">codeberg.org\/JamesCodes\/ESP32-Captive-Portal-Neon-Dimmer<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>DESIGNED for Tech22 Gen3-8K30 (8kV\/30mA) transformer with Control wires or transformer with control wires.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Custom PCB built on the XIAO ESP32 form factor<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Wireless control via built-in captive-portal web interface\u2014no app required<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Dim, blink, and animate neon tubes on demand<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Open-source firmware with continuous updates<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Compact &#8220;backpack&#8221; board designed to mount cleanly to your setup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Designed by neon artist James Akers and offered exclusively through Taming Lightning, the storefront built for neon makers!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A custom PCB by James Akers that turns your neon into a wirelessly controllable light. 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