C101 95: WS2812 - FastLED sample project

Published: Dec. 8, 2015, 1:07 a.m.

To make FastLED work with an array of WS2812 LEDs, there are five basic pieces that Padre discusses with Mark "Smitty" Smith

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Quick Notes:

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  • The power regulator on an Arduino can provide ~500ma if you're giving it at least 7v of power
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  • If you're powering it from USB, it's closer to 400ma
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  • Each LED can pull UP TO 60ma (20ma per color)
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  • If you're going to power a long strand of LEDs, you want to use an external power source.
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Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ

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Guest: Mark Smith

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