https://github.com/youpong/mb-neopixel

A sample project that uses NeoPixel with the BBC micro:bit
https://github.com/youpong/mb-neopixel

microbit-v2 neopixel

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A sample project that uses NeoPixel with the BBC micro:bit

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/youpong/mb-neopixel
• Owner: youpong
• License: mit
• Created: 2025-12-16T15:59:07.000Z (6 months ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2025-12-20T04:21:50.000Z (6 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-12-21T14:03:21.811Z (6 months ago)
• Topics: microbit-v2, neopixel
• Language: TypeScript
• Homepage: https://youpong.github.io/mb-neopixel/
• Size: 2.27 MB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 0
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# mb-neopixel

This is a sample project that uses NeoPixel with the BBC micro:bit.

The lighting behavior is determined based on the values from the micro:bit’s

accelerometer.

This project uses the [MakeCode editor](https://makecode.microbit.org/#editor).

> Open this page at [https://youpong.github.io/mb-neopixcel/](https://youpong.github.io/mb-neopixcel/)

## Setup

### Import the project

Access the MakeCode website.

![MakeCode](./images/myprj.png)

Click *Import*.

![Import](./images/impt.png)

Select *Import URL...*

![URL](./images/url.png)

Enter the URL and click *Go ahead!*

https://github.com/youpong/mb-neopixel

### Edit main.ts

Modify the following constants to match your NeoPixel device.

For example, if the number of pixels is 8:

```ts

const PIXEL_NUM = 8;

```

### Download the program

Connect the micro:bit to your PC and download the program.

### Connecting the micro:bit and NeoPixel

Connect as follows.

| micro:bit | NeoPixel |

|-----------|----------|

| pin1      | DIN |

| 3V.       | VCC |

| GND       | GND |

## Use as Extension

This repository can be added as an **extension** in MakeCode.

* open [https://makecode.microbit.org/](https://makecode.microbit.org/)

* click on **New Project**

* click on **Extensions** under the gearwheel menu

* search for **https://github.com/youpong/mb-neopixcel** and import

## Edit this project

To edit this repository in MakeCode.

* open [https://makecode.microbit.org/](https://makecode.microbit.org/)

* click on **Import** then click on **Import URL**

* paste **https://github.com/youpong/mb-neopixcel** and click import

## References

- A similar project for the M5StickC Plus by M5Stack Technology written in

  MicroPython.

  https://github.com/youpong/m5-neopixel 

- A similar project for the M5StickC Plus by M5Stack Technology developed with

  Arduino IDE. 

  https://github.com/youpong/m5-neopixel-sketch

## License

MIT

#### Metadata (used for search, rendering)

* for PXT/microbit

makeCodeRender("{{ site.makecode.home_url }}", "{{ site.github.owner_name }}/{{ site.github.repository_name }}");