| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Pixels | 2,048 |
| Ports | 2 (selectable 1 or 2) |
| Controller | ESP8266 (ESP-12E) |
| Operating Voltage | 5V DC |
| Supported ICs | WS2812B, WS2811, UCS1903 |
| Colour Order | Automatic — GRB (WS2812), RGB (WS2811/UCS1903) |
| Control Methods | WiFi (browser), SD card |
| Animation Files | .out |
| Matrix Types | S-Type & Z-Type |
| Default WiFi / Password | W1000_PRO_XXXX / 12341234 |
| Control Page | http://10.10.10.10 |
| Warranty | 6 months* (manufacturing defects only) |
The Koshi Electronics W1000 PRO is a smart 2-port Wi-Fi pixel LED controller and a direct upgrade to the older T1000S. It drives up to 2,048 pixels with zero-lag live multi-language scrolling text and .out SD-card animations — controlled fully from your phone or laptop browser. No PC and no app required. Ideal for scrolling name boards, shop signs, thoran and DJ / stage displays.
📄 Download the full W1000 PRO User Manual (PDF) — complete setup, IC type, S/Z wiring, effects & troubleshooting.
Key Features
- 2 output ports — up to 2,048 pixels, auto-split across ports.
- Multiple IC support — WS2812B (GRB), WS2811 (RGB), UCS1903 (RGB), with automatic colour order.
-
WiFi + SD card — live scrolling text over WiFi, plus
.outanimations from microSD. - Zero-lag scrolling text — Hindi, English, Urdu, Arabic, Marathi, Bengali and more.
- Background effects — Rain / Waterfall, Snow, Fire, plus 20+ animated borders.
- S-Type & Z-Type matrix support for both text and animation.
- Captive Portal — control panel opens automatically; settings saved on power-off.
- Direct T1000S upgrade — smarter, app-free, phone-controlled.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum Pixels | 2,048 |
| Ports | 2 (selectable 1 or 2) |
| Controller | ESP8266 (ESP-12E) |
| Operating Voltage | 5V DC |
| Supported ICs | WS2812B, WS2811, UCS1903 |
| Colour Order | Automatic — GRB (WS2812), RGB (WS2811/UCS1903) |
| Control Methods | WiFi (browser), SD card |
| Animation Files | .out |
| Matrix Types | S-Type (zig-zag) & Z-Type |
| Default WiFi / Password | W1000_PRO_XXXX / 12341234 |
| Control Page | http://10.10.10.10 |
| Warranty | 6 months* (manufacturing defects only) |
Need a Bigger Display? Compare WiFi Controllers
All three run the same easy phone-browser control. Pick by how many pixels your display needs:
| Feature | W1000 PRO (this product) |
W8000 PRO | W16000 PRO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Output Ports | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Max Pixels | 2,048 | 8,192 | 16,000 |
| WiFi + Browser Control | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| SD Card Animation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Multi-IC + S/Z Wiring | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Best For | Thoran, Building | Big Thoran / Building setup | Very Big Thoran / Building setup |
👉 Need more than 2,048 pixels? Choose the W8000 PRO (8 ports / 8,192 pixels) for a big Thoran / building setup, or the W16000 PRO (16 ports / 16,000 pixels) for a very big Thoran / building setup — same simple phone control, just bigger.
Best For
- Scrolling name boards & shop signs
- Thoran & festival/home decoration
- DJ, stage & event message displays
- Multi-language (Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Marathi, Bengali, English) boards
- A smart, app-free upgrade from the old T1000S
How It Works
- Connect a 5V power supply and wire your pixel strips to the output port(s).
- Power on and connect your phone to the WiFi network W1000_PRO_XXXX (password 12341234).
- Open http://10.10.10.10 in your browser (it usually opens automatically).
- Select your matrix folder, IC type and connection type (S/Z).
- Type your text and press Send, or load
.outanimations from the SD card.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pixels does it support?
Up to 2,048 pixels across 1 or 2 ports. For larger displays, use the W8000 PRO (8,192) or W16000 PRO (16,000).
Which LED ICs are supported?
WS2812B (GRB) and WS2811 / UCS1903 (RGB). Select your IC type and the correct colour order is applied automatically.
Colours look wrong (red shows as green)?
Switch the IC type between WS2812 (GRB) and WS2811 / UCS1903 (RGB) until correct.
Is the display mirrored or scrambled?
Switch the Connection Type between S-Type and Z-Type.
Is it really app-free?
Yes — it creates its own WiFi and opens a control page in your browser. Nothing to install.
How is it different from the T1000S?
The W1000 PRO adds WiFi phone control, live scrolling text, multi-language and built-in effects — a smart upgrade with the same SD animation support.
I forgot my WiFi password.
Hold the on-board button for about 8 seconds; the password resets to 12341234.
Warranty
6-month warranty* on manufacturing defects.
*Warranty covers manufacturing defects only. Not covered: physical damage, water damage, wrong SMPS connection (reverse +/− polarity), connecting to 220V AC, or the controller being exposed to rain. Protect the controller and SMPS from rain (use a rainproof box outdoors).