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https://github.com/roman-kulish/microbit-led-lights
Micro:bit V2 Interactive LED Strip with Light Sensing
https://github.com/roman-kulish/microbit-led-lights
arduino home-automation microbit-v2 platformio smart-lighting ws2812b
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Micro:bit V2 Interactive LED Strip with Light Sensing
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/roman-kulish/microbit-led-lights
- Owner: roman-kulish
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-08-14T02:02:23.000Z (5 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-08-17T04:28:32.000Z (5 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-11-03T20:42:17.455Z (2 months ago)
- Topics: arduino, home-automation, microbit-v2, platformio, smart-lighting, ws2812b
- Language: C++
- Homepage:
- Size: 156 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Micro:bit V2 Interactive LED Strip with Light Sensing
This project showcases how to create an interactive LED strip experience using a Micro:bit V2 board, a VEML6030 ambient light sensor, and a WS2812B addressable LED strip.
## Features
* **Multiple Modes:**
* **Lights ON:** LEDs display a static pattern, controlled by button B.
* **Lights OFF:** All LEDs are turned off.
* **Button Control:**
* Button A: Cycles through the different modes.
* Button B: Changes the LED animation pattern (in Lights ON mode).
* **Ambient Light Sensing:** The VEML6030 sensor adjusts the brightness of the LEDs based on the surrounding light levels.
* **WS2812B LED Strip:** Utilizes the `WS2812FX` library for a variety of captivating LED animation patterns.
## Shopping List
* Micro:bit V2 board (https://core-electronics.com.au/micro-bit-v2-go-kit-australia.html)
* PiicoDev Adapter for Micro:bit (https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev-adapter-for-micro-bit.html)
* PiicoDev Platform for Micro:bit (https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev-platform-for-micro-bit.html)
* VEML6030 ambient light sensor (https://core-electronics.com.au/piicodev-ambient-light-sensor-veml6030.html)
* WS2812B addressable LED strip (adjust length and power supply as needed) (https://core-electronics.com.au/digital-rgb-led-strip-120-led-black.html)
* Jumper wires (I2C / Qwiic compatible)
* DC Barrel Jack Adapter (https://core-electronics.com.au/dc-barrel-jack-adapter-female.html)
* Some vero board to solder PDB
* Flexible Silicone LED Tube (T0513) (https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005007522578245.html)
* Matching Plastic Led Connector Clips (https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005007014259584.html)
* Power Adapter (5.5*2.1~2.5mm, Female Connector, 5V 6A) (https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/33042352760.html)
* 16AWG Silicone Wires (https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005002911374376.html)
* PET Expandable Cable Sleeve (6mm) to hide wires (https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005001728771890.html)
* Transparent Acrylic Sheet Board (3mm) (https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005006408573271.html)
* M3 Hex Brass Standoffs Assortment Kit (https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005007511529003.html)
* Cutter For Acrylic Plastic Sheet (optional) (https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005004994830361.html)
## Software Requirements
* Arduino IDE or PlatformIO
* Adafruit_Microbit library
* SparkFun_VEML6030_Ambient_Light_Sensor library
* WS2812FX library
## Installation and Setup
1. **Clone or download this repository.**
2. **Install the required libraries.**
3. **Connect the hardware components** according to the wiring diagram (provided below or in a separate file).
4. **Open the project** in your Arduino IDE or PlatformIO.
5. **Compile and upload** the code to your Micro:bit V2.
## Wiring Diagram
## Usage
1. **Power on** your Micro:bit V2.
2. **Press button A** to cycle through the modes.
3. **Press button B** to change the LED animation pattern (in Lights ON mode).
4. The LEDs will automatically adjust their brightness based on the ambient light.
## Customization
* Adjust the VEML6030 sensor settings and brightness mapping in `VEML6030.cpp` to fine-tune the light sensitivity.
* Modify the LED animation patterns or add new ones in `State.cpp` and `WS2812FX.h`.
* Experiment with different motion detection thresholds and LED responses in `main.cpp`.
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Feel free to submit pull requests or open issues to suggest improvements or report bugs.
## License
This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).