https://community.element14.com/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/microbit/microbit-tutorial-videos/micro:bit tutorial videosen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/microbit/microbit-tutorial-videos/b/blog/posts/natasha-s-neopixel-led-bikeMon, 17 Jun 2024 18:10:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:f7691acd-bcb7-48f1-94a7-41cbd32f8e26TechnoChicWelcome 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. www.youtube.com/watch 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. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel (Subscribers make me so happy!) and join Discord to share your questions and ideas. Natasha's NeoPixel Bike Pics: {gallery}Natasha's NeoPixel Bike NeoPixel Bike Process: {gallery}Making the NeoPixel Bike 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!Microsoft MakeCodemicro:bitarduino nanoneopixelsmicro:bit project ideasneopixelneopixel controllerarduino nano 33 iotarduinomicro:bit and neopixelshttps://community.element14.com/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/microbit/microbit-tutorial-videos/m/managed-videos/149516Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:47:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:55765372-27d7-43ba-bdbd-3234bfa5abb3TechnoChicThis 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 Ard...makercraftsTech-CraftsMakersGonnaMakepaperdiyNatasha DzurnyMakingTechnoChichttps://community.element14.com/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/microbit/microbit-tutorial-videos/m/managed-videos/149394Sat, 18 May 2024 00:40:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:90d22ca1-4488-4830-994d-4e88458e78e5TechnoChicNeoPixel connections are fragile. Learn how to plan for durability and weatherproofing so your project can withstand the elements! Thanks for watching! Natasha youtube.com/technochic https://instagram.com/technochic Discord - Join the Channel for ...makercraftsTech-CraftsMakersGonnaMakepaperdiyNatasha DzurnyMakingTechnoChichttps://community.element14.com/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/microbit/microbit-tutorial-videos/b/blog/posts/neopixels-durability-and-weatherproofingSat, 18 May 2024 00:31:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:42b6b7b6-9835-418b-a61c-3ff2cb816a0aTechnoChicWelcome back! Natasha here. :) This is the ninth 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. NeoPixels: Make them Durable! In the last video I showed you all the many types of NeoPixel LEDs so that you can create your own custom LED project. In this video, I'll share how to plan ahead for durability and weatherproofing so your project can withstand the elements! Watch it now: https://youtu.be/c8R-Q9khym4 NeoPixel connections are fragile, so I go over a few ways to reinforce them, including adding heat shrink - a small plastic tube that shrinks around your connections when you heat it up for durability and water resistance. {gallery}Heat Shrinking NeoPixels Just like all electronics, the micro:bit, battery, and LED connections should be kept dry to prevent a short circuit. I offer tips on weatherproofing the LEDs and project components. More helpful tips in the video! How did it go? What have you done to make your project more durable or weatherproof? Comment below or join the Discord channel to share your questions and ideas. See you there!