WiFi Neopixel RGB LED using CircuitPython

Introduction

I plan to add a light source to my video or live and this light can change colors. I have a NeoPixel 8x32 LED Panel, flexible type. For microcontrollers, I haven't decided yet, but it definitely supports CircuitPython.

Part 1: Design and 3D Print

Hardware Preparation

This is the list of items used in the video

• Maker Pi Pico
• USB Micro B Cable
• ESP8266 ESP-01 WiFi Serial Transceiver Module
• NeoPixel 8x32 LED Panel
• Artillery Hornet 3D Printer

3D Files

You can download the STL files from Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5380104

Part 2: Wiring, IoT Platform and Coding

Sample Program

This is CircuitPython sample program. You need to include these libraries in your CIRCUITPY/lib folder. You can download it from CircuitPython Library Bundle.

• adafruit_espatcontrol
• adafruit_minimqtt
• adafruit_io
• adafruit_requests.mpy
• neopixel.mpy

Thank You

References:

• CircuitPython Essentials: CircuitPython NeoPixel
• Adafruit IO Basics: Color

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