My new "Live" Ambilight for TV

[vbhoj74]

Vbhoj74, to answer your query, the RPI cannot handle the data and clock duties required. The led strip which I have used has just 1 pin for data and clock. This is also a supposed limitation of Linux.

Depends on what kind of LED strip you buy.

Here are couple of complete DIY guides using only the rpi:

https://christianmoser.me/how-to-build-your-own-tv-ambilight-with-raspberry-pi-and-xbmc/
Build your own Ambient Lighting with the Raspberry Pi

And for people looking to buy a ready made solution, there are plenty these days, google is your friend, here is a sample:

Lightberry- Next big thing for your TV! - Lightberry

 

[Amarendra]

The led strip mentioned for RPI- the WS 2801 is usually not available in India.

 

[Amarendra]

Amitk777, to answer your question I bought all parts from lamington road- the parts being the led strip ws2812b, powersupply, raspberry pi 2, arduino uno r3 being main and of course small items like soldering iron, jumper wires, double adhesive tape etc. Unfortunately you don't get all of these online easily barring the RPI and arduino uno r3 which you can find easily on amazon.

 

[Amarendra]

Vbhoj74, you can also run this project with just the arduino uno skipping the RPI entirely. However the limitation is to use it only with htpc.