Parts Used for HyperHDR Project

Products that were used in the HyperHDR (Hyperion) Ambilight project, shown in ▶ This Video, are below. Note that these are Affiliate Links -- I make a tiny commission if you use my links, and it doesn't add anything to your price.

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Components You Will Need (Updated December 2025):

My Level Shifter that makes it all possible:
▶ Power Adaptor Cable with Inline Level-Shifter
(ABSOLUTELY required for this to work as expected in the video!)

A Raspberry Pi Computer -- pick your favorite:
▶ Amazon Results for "raspberry pi zero 2 w"
As prices and availability tend to vary from one day to the next, just choose a Pi Zero 2 W that fits your budget...

If you need a solderless Pin Header for your Pi Zero 2 W (if it does not come pre-installed):
▶ Hammer-On Pin Header for Pi Zero 2 W

Some kits come with a case; I like my heat-sink version personally:
▶ The Specific Pi Zero Case I Use

If you insist on using a Pi 4 instead:
▶ Raspberry Pi 4 model B - Search Results (choose a kit that's suitable for your budget)

Or a Pi 5 (MUST use separate power supply!) - The 4GB Version of this kit is what I tested with:
▶ Raspberry Pi 5 Kit - 4GB Version

▶ Raspberry Pi 5 Kit - 8GB Version

Inexpensive Power Supply for the Pi 5:
▶ 27-Watt Raspberry Pi Power Supply (USB-C)

You'll want a FAST SD card, don't go cheap on these! I like these particular ones:
▶ PNY 128 GB 2-Pack
You can choose other sizes, but be sure to check the READ and WRITE speeds

An HDMI Capture Device - you don't need an expensive CamLink for this project; a simple, affordable deivce will do just fine here:
▶ USB Video Capture Device

RGB LED Strips. I would choose 60 LEDs/Meter, at whatever length you need to cover your TV. I recommend BTF-Lighting from experience:
▶ [BEST RGB] BTF-Lighting WS2812b RGB LED Strip

▶ [BEST RGBW] BTF-Lighting SK6812 RGBW LED Strip
The more expensive SK6812 adds a White LED to each pixel, and produces far superior colors.

▶ [Alternate] Amazon Search for "WS2812B LED Strip" (Your mileage may vary with less expensive strips...)

An HDMI Splitter -- preferably one that preserves the Dolby/HDR and other data.
▶ My Recommended 1-In 2-Out Splitter (Supports Dolby Vision/Atmos, 4k60p)

▶ Type-C Inline USB Power Switch for the above splitter.

If you need more than one input, this is similar to the device that I personally use (mine is discontinued):
▶ HDMI 4-In, 2-Out Switcher (supports all of the above)

Power Supply. You'll want a high-amperage, 5-Volt power supply, with a 5.5mm x 2.5mm barrel connector (to plug directly into my Level Shifter):
▶ 5-Volt 10-Amp Power Supply (Most TVs up to 65-Inch)

▶ 5-Volt 15-Amp Power Supply (for longer strips/TVs 70-Inch and larger)

Once you have all of the components, please head over to the Hardware Tutorial if needed, then the Web Tutorial to follow along all of the software configuration. And perhaps give the video another view to refresh your memory!

Note there are newer videos, but the one linked shows the actual hardware installation; newer ones mostly talk about updates and changes, though I am working on a new 2025 video. So subscribe to my YouTube Channel to stay up-to-date!