Neopixel rings
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 2:24 pmA few days ago I thought I'd try and run a 16 LED neopixel ring I bought, so sat down to look at. In the back of my mind I said "I'll just use a PIC and my PICBASIC -- no big deal".
So, here I am after 3 very frustrating days realizing that communicating with a neopixel isn't as easy as that. As much as I wanted to just use a chip and avoid these modules that are out there (a myriad of them) looks like it may be the only option.
So, before I get started, looks like the ESP2866 board and ESPbasic may be the way to go? I'll research what I need to do but just want to ask -- in the end will I be able to run (2) of these 16 led rings? I'd like to also be able to manipulate the display patterns in code and a few other things.
I ordered a "Nodemcu" board on Ebay -- have never touched one before so a babe in the woods on all this.
Any preliminary pointers are appreciated.
So, here I am after 3 very frustrating days realizing that communicating with a neopixel isn't as easy as that. As much as I wanted to just use a chip and avoid these modules that are out there (a myriad of them) looks like it may be the only option.
So, before I get started, looks like the ESP2866 board and ESPbasic may be the way to go? I'll research what I need to do but just want to ask -- in the end will I be able to run (2) of these 16 led rings? I'd like to also be able to manipulate the display patterns in code and a few other things.
I ordered a "Nodemcu" board on Ebay -- have never touched one before so a babe in the woods on all this.
Any preliminary pointers are appreciated.