Hi! I'm Natasha. Welcome!
This is the beginning of 10 blog posts featuring each video in my series on animating LEDs with micro:bit and Make Code. I created these tutorials with artists and creatives in mind. It's for people who want to add lights to their designs --- but have never tinkered with electronics before. So, if you're a beginner (or know a beginner who needs to hear this) you're in the right place!
We'll learn a lot! I'll share the materials and supplies needed to make this LED Bike Helmet project, including some alternatives for those designing a similar project. Then, I'll show you how to connect the components to prepare for downloading code.
Next, we'll dive into creating Neopixel LED code for the micro:bit using a free website called Make Code. This block coding language is easy to start with but powerful enough to create complex animations as you continue to explore what it can do. I'll show you how to animate the pixels, organize your animations, make them interactive, and even sync with other micro:bits via radio.
By then, I bet you'll want to add Neopixels to everything!
...So I've included a video about exploring the many form factors that NeoPixel LEDs come in to inspire your next project. Then, I'll go over ways to make your project more durable, and finally, I'll share the journey I took to create my custom Neopixel bike --- that's completely covered in NeoPixels.
Get started by watching the intro video now, and be sure to subscribe for more!
See you there!
Natasha
