Centerpiece 3.0 User Guide

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Thank you for purchasing the LB Swag Centerpiece 3.0 — a fully custom, hand-engineered replica of the full size creations floating on the water around belmont shore in Long Beach during the holiday season!

This device was designed and manufactured in our local community and features:

• 40 Ultra Bright RGB LEDs, 10 on each column
• Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with up to 12 hours of runtime
• Universal USB-C charging
• Custom PCB with Advanced MCU
• Built-in web control interface
• OTA software updates with fixes, improvements, new themes and features!
• Individually addressable RGB LEDs
• 0.96" OLED Display status screen
• Clean, self-contained lighting system

Please take a moment to review this guide to ensure safe use, proper operation, and maximum enjoyment.

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• LB Swag Centerpiece 3.0
• USB-C charging cable
• Quick start card
• (Optional) AC power adapter

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Front Panel (see image above)

• Power Button — Press once to turn ON, double-press to turn OFF
• 0.96" OLED Display — Shows battery %, WiFi mode, brightness, voltage, and connection information
• USB-C Port — Charging only (5V input)

Default Settings

• Theme: Christmas Flash
• Brightness: 128 (out of 255)
• WiFi Mode: Stand-Alone (creates its own network)
• All settings are saved automatically and persist across power cycles

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Power On

Press the front power button once.

The OLED Display will show:

• Battery percentage — Current charge level
• WiFi status — Shows either the AP network name (cp3-XX) or your connected WiFi name
• Password or URL — When in AP mode, shows the WiFi password. When connected to home WiFi, shows http://cp3.local
• Brightness level — Current LED brightness setting
• Voltage — Battery voltage reading

The LEDs will start with the default animation.

Turn Off

Perform a quick double-press of the power button.
The device will shut off immediately after the second press.

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To control your centerpiece, you have two options:

Option 1: Stand-Alone WiFi Mode (Recommended for First-Time Setup)

In this mode, your centerpiece broadcasts its own WiFi signal. This is the default mode when first powered on or after a reset.

The device creates its own Wi-Fi network:

• Network Name (SSID): cp3-XX (where XX is a random number from 1-99)
• Password: An 8-character code displayed on the OLED Display (uses numbers 0-9 and letters A-F)

Steps to Connect:

1. Open Wi-Fi settings on your phone or laptop
2. Join the network shown on the OLED Display (enter the password when prompted)
3. A web page will open automatically (this is called a "captive portal") — this is the Control Dashboard

If no web page opens automatically:

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Option 2: Join Your Existing WiFi Network

Connect your centerpiece to your home or venue WiFi network. This allows you to control it from any device on the same network without connecting to the centerpiece's own WiFi signal.

Steps to Join Your WiFi:

1. First, connect to the cp3-XX network (the device's own Wi-Fi network) using Option 1 above
2. Open the Control Dashboard in your web browser
3. Tap or click the "Join Wi-Fi" button
4. Wait for the network scan to complete (this may take 15-30 seconds). The device will scan for available WiFi networks and display them in a list
5. Select your home Wi-Fi network from the list
6. Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted
7. Wait for connection — The device will attempt to connect (up to 10 seconds). You'll see a success message when complete

After successfully joining your WiFi:

• The device will reboot and reconnect (this takes about 10-15 seconds)
• The cp3-XX network will disappear — this is normal. The device's own WiFi signal is disabled when connected to your home network
• The OLED Display will show: "Connected: [Your WiFi Name]"
• To access the control panel:
  • Look at the OLED Display for the assigned IP address
  • Open your web browser and enter that IP address in the address bar
  • Or open your web browser and go to: http://cp3.local

Important: Your phone/tablet must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your centerpiece.

Note: If you need to reconnect to the device's own WiFi network (for example, if you change your home WiFi password), you'll need to perform a factory reset (see Section 4).

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Control Dashboard Features

Once connected (using either option above), the Control Dashboard displays:

Battery Status

• Battery percentage — Current charge level
• Average Voltage — Battery voltage reading
• Runtime — Time since power-on

Lighting Controls

• Brightness — Adjust using the slider control (range: 40-255)
• Theme — Select from available themes:
  • Christmas Flash (default)
  • Breathing White
  • Long Beach Pride
  • Lights Out
• Your brightness and theme selections are saved automatically and will be remembered when you power the device on again

Firmware Updates (OTA)

• Automatic update checking — When connected to your home WiFi, the dashboard automatically checks for firmware updates
• Update availability — If a new version is available, an "Update (recommended)" button will appear with release notes
• Requirements:
  • Device must be connected to your home WiFi (not in Stand-Alone mode)
  • Your WiFi must have internet access
  • Battery should be above 50% for safe updating
• During update: The OLED Display will show "Firmware Updating" — do not turn off the device until the update completes and the device reboots
• Updates include bug fixes, new themes, and feature improvements

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USB-C Charging

• Plug supplied charge cable into the USB-C charge port (Front of device)
• Located on the front
• The OLED Display will indicate battery is charging
• Full charge typically takes 3–4 hours
• Runtime on full charge: ~12 hours (depending on brightness & LED theme)

The OLED Display shows charging status and battery percentage.

Battery Tips

• For best longevity, keep between 20%–80% when possible
• Avoid draining to 0%
• The OLED Display displays real-time voltage & calculated percentage
• Low battery protection: If the battery voltage drops very low (below 3.0V), the device may automatically reduce LED brightness to preserve battery life
• If the device won't power on, charge for at least 30 minutes before trying again

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Use this when:

• Changing locations
• Wrong Wi-Fi password saved
• You want fresh setup
• Need to troubleshoot

How to Reset

The reset button is located opposite the front panel, in the rear of the device.

1. Turn device ON
2. Locate the reset button on the rear of the device (opposite the front panel)
3. Hold the rear reset button for 5 seconds — the LEDs will turn off and the OLED Display will show "Resetting"
4. The device will reboot and return to Stand-Alone WiFi Mode (AP Mode)
5. A new random SSID and password will appear on the OLED Display

What gets reset:

• All saved WiFi credentials (returns to Stand-Alone mode)
• LED brightness setting (returns to default: 128)
• Theme selection (returns to default: Christmas Flash)
• AP network name and password (generates new random values)

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Issue	Solution
Device will not power on	Charge for at least 30 minutes and try again Press the power button once (double-press is for turning off, not on) If battery voltage is very low (below 3.0V), the device's protection circuit may delay boot for several seconds — wait and try again Check that the USB-C cable is properly connected
Cannot find cp3-XX network	Ensure device OLED Display shows AP mode Perform 5-second rear reset Move closer to the device
No captive portal / Web page not loading	Make sure you are still connected to the AP network Open your web browser and go to: http://cp3.local If on home WiFi, check OLED Display for assigned IP address
Joined home Wi-Fi but cp3.local not loading	Ensure same Wi-Fi network Look at OLED Display for the assigned IP address Open your web browser and enter that IP address in the address bar
LEDs flicker or show incorrect colors	Battery may be low (under-voltage) Charge fully and retest Ensure device is not exposed to heat
Firmware update fails or not available	OTA updates only work when connected to your home WiFi (not in Stand-Alone mode) Ensure your WiFi has internet access Ensure strong WiFi connection Battery should be above 50% Wait a few seconds for the update check to complete If update button doesn't appear, you may already have the latest firmware
Cannot reconnect to device after joining home WiFi	The cp3-XX network disappears when connected to home WiFi — this is normal Use http://cp3.local from any device on the same WiFi network If cp3.local doesn't work, check the OLED Display for the IP address If you changed your WiFi password, perform a factory reset to reconnect

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Your Centerpiece 3.0 is backed by LB Swag's 1 year limited warranty covering parts and labor.

For support or replacement parts:
help@lbswag.com
https://LBSWAG.com

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• This product is designed, machined, printed, assembled, and programmed entirely in-house.
• Thank you for supporting a local Long Beach business and helping keep us going.
• We hope your Centerpiece becomes part of your holiday tradition.

Product Page: https://lbswag.com/collections/new/products/lb-swag-centerpiece-3-0-long-beach-christmas-tree-replica