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The simplest LED Controller: What to Buy

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The simplest LED Controller: What to Buy

Welcome back! Natasha here.

This is the second 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.

In this video, I'll explore the components needed to create and code a light-up bike helmet project. I'll talk about the programmable LEDs called Neopixels, a small computer to control them called a micro:bit, the best battery to run it on called a LiPo battery, and materials to connect the project components together. After watching this video, you'll know exactly what to buy to follow along with the series and build your LED bike helmet with custom animations.

PROJECT SUPPLIES: (some links earn commissions)

NeoPixel LEDs:

https://www.newark.com/adafruit/3812/adafruit-neopixel-led-strip-w/dp/62AC0997?ost=adafruit+3812

micro:bit Controller:

https://www.newark.com/bbc-microbit?ost=microbit&rd=microbit

LiPo Batteries for micro:bit: *double check polarity before buying!* (get 500 mAh or more)

https://www.newark.com/adafruit/1578/battery-voltage-3-7v/dp/52X6819?ost=adafruit+1578

LiPo Battery Charger:

https://amzn.to/3SPnGaW

micro:bit Cases: *double check version before buying!*

https://www.newark.com/MarketingProductList?orderCode=75Y0420,75Y0419,29AC0390,29AC0391,14AC4497,44AC5616,01AH8675,01AH8676,01AH8677,01AH8679,01AH8680,01AH8681,01AH8682

Other Accessories:

Velcro Dots (Industrial Strength!): https://amzn.to/4bRDsuG

Velcro Squares: https://amzn.to/48rcK9e

Velcro Cable Ties: https://amzn.to/3Ice2du

Mounting Tape: https://amzn.to/3OWtpum

micro:bit watch accessory: https://amzn.to/3uH8zbv