Coding 101 (Video-LO)   /     WS2812

Description

To make FastLED work with an array of WS2812 LEDs, there are five basic pieces that Padre discusses with Mark "Smitty" SmithQuick Notes:The power regulator on an Arduino can provide ~500ma if you're giving it at least 7v of powerIf you're powering it from USB, it's closer to 400maEach LED can pull UP TO 60ma (20ma per color)If you're going to power a long strand of LEDs, you want to use an external power source.Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJGuest: Mark SmithSubscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/codeFollow @PadreSJ on Twitter.Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly. Sponsors: lynda.com/c101 braintreepayments.com/coding

Summary

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

Quick Notes:

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

Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ

Guest: Mark Smith

Subscribe and get Coding 101 automatically at https://twit.tv/code

Follow @PadreSJ on Twitter.

Bandwidth for Coding 101 is provided by CacheFly.

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• lynda.com/c101
• braintreepayments.com/coding