[LN882H] GU10 RGBCW Bulb with new VERY tiny LN882HKI module [BP5758]

XJ_ 18 May 2024 01:26 16 4149 Cool? (+7)

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A GU10 RGBCW bulb uses a very tiny LN882HKI module with a BP5758 driver and works with OpenBeken for cloud-free Home Assistant control.
The module exposes UART logging on B8 (TX1) at 921600 baud and flashing on A3/A2 with A9 tied to GND for boot mode.
A backup with LN882H_Flash_Dumper.py COM3 saved 0x0200000 bytes, and flashing OpenLN882H_1.17.586.bin completed in about 4 seconds at 2000000 baud.
Two GPIOs control the BP5758D: A0 as CLK and A1 as DAT, and BP5758D_Map 2 1 0 3 4 fixed the red/blue swap.
WiFi was weak when the module was flashed off-board without the antenna board, and the OBK web status later showed internal temperatures above 100°C when lit.

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This is a teardown GU10 RGBCW Bulb with new VERY tiny LN882HKI module, which I've never seen before. Obviously, this device is also supported by OpenBeken, so you can free it from the cloud and use with Home Assistant. Here are the details...

Device can be bought here:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005881188...o.order_list.order_list_main.4.4e951802GSrd1g

Pin connections for LOG
VCC <- 3V3
GND <- GND
B8 (TX1) -> RX (log is using baudrate 921600)

Pin connections for backup and flash
VCC <- 3V3
GND <- GND
A3 (RX0) <- TX
A2 (TX0) -> RX
A9 -> GND

Backup was done using
LN882H_Flash_Dumper.py COM3 backup 0x0200000
It took about 10 minutes, but the dump is fine

Upload was done (of course after power off/on module to activate bootmode) using:
LN882H_CMD_Tool COM3 download flash 2000000 0x0 OpenLN882H_1.17.586.bin
It took about only 4 seconds - but no error and everything seems to be ok

Just to be sure, I've used baudrate 115200
LN882H_CMD_Tool COM3 download flash 115200 0x0 OpenLN882H_1.17.586.bin
It took about 60 seconds now

After restarting the module
- on TX1 is there something like "start console ok...."
- on TX0 is there OBK std output...

Next step was to set WiFi using std. procedure over OBK AP (192.168.4.x)

I had problems with the WiFi connection, because the antenna is on the power supply board, and I flashed it as just the module itself (meaning without the antenna). I had to put the module close (1m) to the WiFi AP to make it working. After soldering module later back into the power supply board, the WiFi worked normally.

Bulb has just two active pins to rule the BP5758.
I've discovered this:
A0 - BP5758D_CLK
A1 - BP5758D_DAT

Last thing was to change color map, because red was blue a blue was red.
I've added OBK Startup command to solve it:
BP5758D_Map 2 1 0 3 4

JSON:

Everything OK, the bulb is working OK. The only strange thing is, that the internal temperature (on OBK module web status) is over 100°C, when the light is on.

Here the OBK web and config:

Here the HASS:

Here the pinout:

And finally the module pictures:

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p.kaczmarek2 18 May 2024 07:09

Thank you for sharing. The used module seems similiar to CBLC5. Maybe it's an LN882HKI version of that? Here is original CBLC5: https://obrazki.elektroda.pl/9677894700_1716008948_thumb.jpg [Read more]

XJ_ 18 May 2024 11:01

I agree, it looks like. Its pinout compatible. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything on the module, what would appear to be a type. There is only a date on the QR code - 202401090239F. I couldn't even... [Read more]

p.kaczmarek2 18 May 2024 12:25

There are few things that can be done to reduce the heating of your module: - first of all, you can enable PowerSave 1 in short startup command or in (if supported) LittleFS file autoexec.bat - then... [Read more]

max4elektroda 18 May 2024 13:58

The high temperature is a known problem, the module itself gets quite hot, the surrounding (especially with heating LEDs) will make it even hotter. You probably should try if powerSave 2 is an option... [Read more]

divadiow 18 May 2024 14:56

module also seen here https://www.elektroda.com/rtvforum/viewtopic.php?p=20983813#20983813 [Read more]

divadiow 20 May 2024 07:15

sorry, missed this [Read more]

p.kaczmarek2 20 May 2024 08:00

The best way to get some info: https://www.elektroda.com/rtvforum/find.php?q=LN882HKI Second best way: https://openbekeniot.github.io/webapp/devicesList.html but we may need to improve search function... [Read more]

insmod 26 Aug 2024 17:00

I've got 6 of those fxpot GU10 bulbs, for about $1.5 each. Except that they are bluetooth versions (AK801 mcu?), but otherwise are identical. I've replaced the modules with ESP8684-WROOM-07, each for about... [Read more]

XJ_ 26 Aug 2024 19:00

how did you fit the module in there? ESP8684-WROOM-07 is twice as big. [Read more]

insmod 26 Aug 2024 19:48

Bigger? I haven't noticed. It is the same form-factor, as CBLC5/WBLC5. According to espressif datasheet, dimensions are the same. From tuya: The CBLC5 dimensions are 8.5±0.35 mm (W)×12.7±0.35... [Read more]

XJ_ 27 Aug 2024 01:17

of course you are right. I don't know why but I saw wroom 03. [Read more]

divadiow 29 Oct 2024 18:04

annoyingly this GU10 variant has the same model number as the E14 candle version. Here is template for devicelist: https://obrazki.elektroda.pl/8000552000_1730221394_thumb.jpg https://obrazki.elektroda.pl/2199639400_1730221259_thumb.jpg... [Read more]

divadiow 06 Jun 2026 13:38

https://github.com/OpenBekenIOT/webapp/pull/280 small change to improve search (multi-word) and add more platforms (results include common aliases) https://obrazki.elektroda.pl/6340696300_1780... [Read more]

p.kaczmarek2 06 Jun 2026 19:03

Very nice idea, thank you, merged. What can we add next? [Read more]

divadiow 07 Jun 2026 17:37

loads probably. generally with web app or the devicelist? maybe I should finish: https://github.com/OpenBekenIOT/webapp/pull/261 Added after 2 [minutes]: it needs a clear-all option for the platform... [Read more]

divadiow 10 Jun 2026 20:31

thanks for merges. the checkbox filtering was OK but this behaves more like one would expect: https://github.com/OpenBekenIOT/webapp/pull/284 choose one platform -> apply filtering -> get results... [Read more]

FAQ

TL;DR: This GU10 RGBCW bulb uses a 3.3 V LN882HKI module, and one expert noted, "Everything OK" after flashing OpenBeken, setting A0/A1 for BP5758D, and correcting swapped colors with BP5758D_Map 2 1 0 3 4. This FAQ helps smart-bulb modders flash, cool, and integrate the lamp with Home Assistant. [#21086397]

Why it matters: This thread turns an undocumented tiny LN882HKI GU10 bulb into a repeatable OpenBeken and Home Assistant workflow.

Option	Main benefit	Main drawback	Thread-specific detail
Keep LN882HKI + OpenBeken	Fast reuse of original hardware	High internal temperature	Flash at 115200 or 2000000 baud; A0/A1 drive BP5758D
LN882HKI + PowerSave	Lower module heat	Weaker or less steady Wi-Fi	PowerSave 2 cuts heat more than PowerSave 1
Replace with ESP8684-WROOM-07	Full ESPHome path	Requires hardware swap	Module size matches CBLC5-style footprint

Key insight: The bulb works reliably with OpenBeken once you map BP5758D correctly and keep the RF path intact. The main practical limit is heat, not flashing.

Quick Facts

The module was powered and flashed at 3.3 V, with logs read on B8/TX1 at 921600 baud and firmware uploaded at either 2000000 or 115200 baud. [#21086397]
A full backup used LN882H_Flash_Dumper.py COM3 backup 0x0200000 and took about 10 minutes, while flashing at 2000000 baud took about 4 seconds. [#21086397]
Wi-Fi became unreliable when the module was flashed outside the bulb body; moving it to about 1 m from the access point restored setup until it was soldered back onto the power board with the antenna. [#21086397]
Reported internal temperature reached about 65°C after 5 minutes with the light off and about 105°C within 3 minutes after turning it on. [#21086538]
The Bluetooth variant of the same fxpot GU10 bulb was bought for about $1.5 each, and the ESP8684-WROOM-07 replacement modules cost about $1.1 each. [#21204636]

How do I flash an LN882HKI GU10 RGBCW bulb with OpenBeken using LN882H_Flash_Dumper.py and LN882H_CMD_Tool?

You flash it by backing up first, then forcing boot mode, then writing the OpenBeken image. 1. Connect 3.3 V, GND, A3/RX0, A2/TX0, and pull A9 to GND for boot mode. 2. Run LN882H_Flash_Dumper.py COM3 backup 0x0200000. 3. Power-cycle the module and run LN882H_CMD_Tool COM3 download flash 115200 0x0 OpenLN882H_1.17.586.bin or use 2000000 baud for a faster write. The backup took about 10 minutes; flashing took about 4 seconds at 2000000 baud or about 60 seconds at 115200. [#21086397]

What are the UART pin connections for reading logs, backing up firmware, and entering boot mode on the tiny LN882HKI module?

The log UART uses B8, while flashing uses A3, A2, and A9. For logs, connect VCC to 3.3 V, GND to GND, and B8/TX1 to your adapter RX; the log stream uses 921600 baud. For backup and flashing, connect A3/RX0 to adapter TX, A2/TX0 to adapter RX, and pull A9 to GND to enter boot mode after a power cycle. TX1 shows lines like "start console ok...." after restart, while TX0 carries standard OpenBeken output. [#21086397]

Why does the OpenBeken web interface show the LN882H internal temperature going above 100°C in this GU10 bulb?

The reading goes above 100°C because the LN882H module already runs hot, and the enclosed GU10 bulb adds heat from nearby LEDs and the driver board. One report showed about 65°C after 5 minutes even with the light off, then about 105°C within 3 minutes after turning the lamp on. After several more minutes, the module stopped responding to requests while the bulb kept its last light state. That behavior points to thermal stress inside the compact bulb enclosure rather than a normal room-temperature operating state. [#21086538]

What startup commands help reduce overheating on LN882H bulbs, and how do PowerSave 1 or PowerSave 2 affect Wi-Fi stability?

Use PowerSave 1 first, and try PowerSave 2 if heat remains too high. The thread recommends PowerSave 1 in a short startup command or autoexec.bat when supported. A second contributor said PowerSave 2 can reduce temperature significantly, but it makes Wi-Fi less steady. In practice, PowerSave 1 is the safer default, while PowerSave 2 trades thermal relief for occasional slow or unstable wireless behavior. [#21086836]

How do I set up the BP5758D pins and color mapping for this GU10 bulb when red and blue are swapped?

Set A0 as BP5758D_CLK, set A1 as BP5758D_DAT, and add BP5758D_Map 2 1 0 3 4 to startup. The bulb uses only two active control pins for the BP5758D driver. After flashing, the lamp worked, but red and blue were reversed until that mapping command was added. The same pin assignment also appears in the posted OpenBeken JSON template for this device. [#21086397]

What does the OpenBeken command "BP5758D_Map 2 1 0 3 4" actually do?

It remaps the BP5758D output channel order so the bulb’s physical LED colors match the software color controls. In this GU10 lamp, the default mapping made red appear as blue and blue appear as red. Applying BP5758D_Map 2 1 0 3 4 swaps the RGB channel order while leaving the two white channels in place. The result is correct color output in OpenBeken and Home Assistant without changing the wiring. [#21086397]

What is the BP5758D LED driver, and how is it used in RGBCW GU10 smart bulbs?

"BP5758D" is an LED-driver IC that controls multiple light channels, using a clock and data interface to set RGB plus warm and cool white outputs. In this GU10 bulb, OpenBeken drives it through just two lines: A0 for clock and A1 for data. The posted JSON and commands show it is the chip responsible for the five-channel RGBCW light engine, including the later color-order correction. [#21086397]

What is LN882HKI, and how is it related to LN882H, CBLC5, or WBLC5-style modules?

"LN882HKI" is a tiny Wi-Fi module based on the LN882H platform, used as a CBLC5- or WBLC5-style drop-in form factor in compact smart bulbs. The thread describes it as a new, very small module and notes that its pinout appears compatible with CBLC5. Another contributor explicitly compared it to original CBLC5 hardware, and a later device entry listed the bulb’s chip as LN882H with keywords including ln882hki. [#21281623]

LN882HKI vs ESP8684-WROOM-07: which is the better option for upgrading or replacing the module in a GU10 smart bulb?

LN882HKI is better for a quick OpenBeken conversion, while ESP8684-WROOM-07 is better if you want a full hardware replacement with ESPHome. The original LN882HKI already works after flashing and pin mapping, so it avoids rework. The ESP8684 path was used on six Bluetooth bulbs, each bought for about $1.5, with replacement modules costing about $1.1. Choose LN882HKI for speed and ESP8684 for a standardized ESP-based retrofit. [#21204636]

Why does Wi-Fi reception become poor when the LN882HKI module is flashed outside the bulb, and how does the power-board antenna affect range?

Wi-Fi gets poor because the antenna is on the power-supply board, not on the loose module being flashed. One user could only complete setup by placing the detached module about 1 m from the Wi-Fi access point. After soldering the module back onto the power board, Wi-Fi worked normally again. The edge case is important: a successful flash on the bench can still look like a bad firmware build when the real problem is missing RF hardware. [#21086397]

How can I tune BP5758D current settings in OpenBeken to lower heat and extend LED lifespan in a GU10 bulb?

Use the BP5758D_Current command to lower channel current below the factory level. The thread advises tuning BP5758 driver current because the stock bulb may have been configured for a lower current limit than the post-flash defaults. One contributor added that slightly lowering drive current can reduce overheating and help the LEDs last longer. This is the most direct thermal-control method besides power-save settings. [#21086701]

Where can I find documentation, device templates, or known device entries for LN882HKI-based bulbs in OpenBeken?

Use the Elektroda forum search first, then the OpenBeken device list and its published template entry. The thread points to a forum search query for LN882HKI, the OpenBeken web device list, and a later JSON template for a 220v 9W GU10 RGB+CW+WW Bulb model W505Z2. That template includes LN882H, BP5758D pin mapping, keywords like ln882hki, and a linked wiki page for the device. [#21281623]

How do I integrate an LN882H OpenBeken GU10 bulb with Home Assistant after flashing and initial Wi-Fi setup?

You integrate it by joining the OpenBeken access point, configuring Wi-Fi, and then using the working light entity in Home Assistant. After flashing, the module was restarted, Wi-Fi was set through the standard OpenBeken AP at 192.168.4.x, and the bulb then appeared correctly in Home Assistant. The posted screenshots show both the OpenBeken web interface and HASS controls working after the BP5758D pins and color map were set. [#21086397]

What is the best way to replace the Bluetooth AK801-style control board in these fxpot GU10 bulbs with an ESP8684-WROOM-07 and ESPHome?

Replace the Bluetooth module with an ESP8684-WROOM-07 and use ESPHome with the BP5758D component on GPIO4 and GPIO5. The shared configuration used bp5758d with data_pin: GPIO4 and clock_pin: GPIO5, plus five outputs for blue, green, red, warm, and cold channels, each set to current 8. It defined an rgbww light with 6500 K cold white and 2700 K warm white. This route was used successfully on six bulbs. [#21204636]

How do the physical dimensions and pin compatibility of ESP8684-WROOM-07 compare with CBLC5 or LN882HKI modules for bulb retrofits?

ESP8684-WROOM-07 matches the CBLC5-style footprint closely enough for this retrofit. The thread cites Tuya dimensions for CBLC5 as 8.5±0.35 mm × 12.7±0.35 mm × 2.6±0.15 mm and Espressif dimensions for ESP8684-WROOM-07 as 8.5±0.2 mm × 12.7±0.2 mm × 2.6±0.2 mm. A contributor also said the tiny LN882HKI module appears pinout compatible with CBLC5. That makes the ESP8684 replacement mechanically realistic in the same GU10 bulb class. [#21204836]

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