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Raspberry Pi Controlled Neopixels

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Raspberry Pi Controlled Neopixels

What this video will cover

1. Step-by-step instructions on how to do this


2. Four methods of controlling neopixel (LED strips) using a raspberry pi
3. Wiring for four different methods
4. Links to all parts and references
5. Links to the code used
6. I will reset a Raspberry to original OS to ensure I show everything you need to do

****Note: One method uses only a raspberry pi, LED strip, and wire.****
Wire your preferred circuit

1. More details on these circuits can be found here: Circuit Details


2. Circuit one:
a. The simplest.
b. Can only be used for a low number of LEDs (less than 10?)
c. All you need is a pi, LEDs, and wire.
3. Circuit two:
a. Moderat simplicity
b. No special components
c. Can run more LEDs than circuit 1
d. Requires a 5V power supply
4. Circuit three:
a. My favorite
b. Safest choice for your Pi
c. Can run a high number of LEDs
d. Requires a Logic level converter and 5V power supply
Order of operations

1. Setup your Raspberry Pi using this great tutorial by Raspberry:


a. Link for Raspberry Pi setup tutorial
2. Connect to a screen or use VNC viewer
i. To set up VNC viewer, use this link: vnc setup tutorial
3. Once your Raspberry is running, continue to next page
Programming Setup

1. Verify you are using Python3


i. Open the command terminal
ii. Type: python --version
1. Press: ENTER
iii. Type: python3 --version
1. Press: ENTER
2. Setup your Neopixel specific stuff
a. Within the Terminal:
i. Type: sudo pip3 install rpi_ws281x adafruit-circuitpython-neopixel
ii. Press: ENTER
iii. Type: sudo python3 -m pip install --force-reinstall adafruit-blinka
iv. Press: ENTER

****Continue to next page****


Program setup continued

1. Download the code on this page: (Link to code)


2. Transfer the code file using the Vnc viewer or using a SD card (or use a flash drive)
a. This is the file we downloaded on page one. Named:
3. Place the chosen code on your desktop home screen
4. Open the Terminal and:
a. Type: cd Desktop
b. Press ENTER
c. Type: sudo python3 code.py
i. Note: If your code is named something other than “code.py” enter its name instead
1. Ie.. if you codes name is “otherName.py” Type: sudo python3 otherName.py
d. Press ENTER
5. After a few seconds, your LEDs you begin to show
6. To turn off the program and stop the lights:
a. Type: CTRL+C
Links

1. Information:
a. Adafruit Neopixel Article
b. Picture of GPIO pinout
2. Items I use in the video:
a. Logic Level Converter (3.3volt - 5volt)
b. LED strips I use
c. Raspberry Pi 3B
d. Wire
e. Sd Card I used
3. Links for downloads:
a. Raspberry Pi Imager
b.

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