04-FastLED with Arduino Tutorial Introduction - How to Code for RGB LED Strips (WS2812B)

Published: 11 June 2020
on channel: Dave's Garage
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Source code below! Arduino FastLED Tutorial introduces FastLED and provides connection info and programming steps to get a WS2812B rainbow up and running in one episode.

All coding is shown live in Visual Studio Code, and results are displayed instantly on the ChipCam! Carl the cameraman assists.

Links to parts used in this episode:
IP65 Silicon Waterproof version of 5V BTF Light Strip.
https://amzn.to/3dKADNr

Infinity Mirror that we will modify to build our own:
https://amzn.to/3f0ibAz

Link to MakerFocus ESP32 Module with 8M of PSRAM:
https://amzn.to/2UnjbXC

DC Power Connectors to simplify hookups:
https://amzn.to/3dRuIWJ

That swanky stainless steel USB meter I use:
https://amzn.to/3dUCYVY

And a nice non-stainless version at 1/3 the price:
https://amzn.to/3hiljda

The above are Amazon affiliate links with commission at the wholesale level (ie: no increased cost to you). Here is a copy of the completed main.cpp file from the end of the video:
https://pastebin.com/xXJ0wTku


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