Using the TI LaunchPad from your KoP

[feverittm]

I have been noting that some teams are thinking of connecting 'smart' led strings to their launchpad that is on their driver's station.

I thought that the current requirements of the WSxxxx type of addressable LED strings was much too high to connect to the regulator output from the launchpad (is the serial input on the leds 3.3V compatible?) or even USB power connections.

What are people thinking of using to provide power to these devices? Are you considering a second power plug (like a wall wart) to supply the additional current?

Thanks

Floyd Moore