Welcome back! Natasha here. :)
This is the 10th of 10 blog posts featuring each video in my series on animating LEDs with micro:bit and Make Code. If you've just stumbled upon this post, start from the beginning here.
Watch the FULL Story of Natasha's NeoPixel Bike:
This video tells the whole story of how I built my LED bike - the idea, the prototypes, the animations, the setbacks, the code, the - everything.
I started with 30 pixel-per-meter NeoPixel strips on the frame of my bike that were controlled by Arduino. Then, I switched the whole project to micro:bit to utilize the onboard radio and sync the LED animations across the frame, wheels, and helmet.
I tell the whole story of my journey - from connecting the pixels to trying out music-reactive animations - to maxing out the capabilities of MakeCode with some pretty advanced code - all made from blocks! Along the way I share tips for addressing NeoPixels, weatherproofing the project, and designing a user interface that’s easy to understand and use while riding.
This video summarizes almost 4 years of work — and I have much more to do! I plan to keep going with this project so please stay tuned for more. 
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Natasha's NeoPixel Bike Pics:
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NeoPixel Bike Process:
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What's Next for Natasha's LED Bike?
Next, I’d like to create a NeoPixel jacket or cape and maybe some more accessories too! And, I want to improve on the controller, potentially adding a button matrix to make a more robust interface for changing animations. And, I want to explore more interactive animations that better utilize the radio and make the bike into a true VU meter that reacts to music!
What else should I consider adding? Let me know below!
