Future Board MicroPython Programming - 06 NeoPixel

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May 07, 2022
Anny Xu

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Import FutureBoard Library

Import the Library to make use of its functions.

from future import *

06: Neopixel

1. Initiate a NeoPixel Strip

NeoPixel(pin, num)

Initiates a NeoPixel Strip with a number of LEDs on the selected pin.
Use P7 and 3 for the built-in LED Strip.

2. Setting Color for 1 LED

setColor(i, color)

Parameter i denotes the id of the LED.
Neopixel accepts RGB value or built-in color names.

3. Setting Color for All LED

setColorAll(color)

Neopixel accepts RGB value or built-in color names.

4. Update Display

update()

Update the display to show the effects.

Sample Program

from future import *
import time
""" builtin colors
RED=(255,0,0)
YELLOW=(255,255,0)
PINK=(255,105,180)
WHITE=(255,255,255)
BLACK=(0,0,0)
GREEN=(0,255,0)
BLUE=(0,0,255)
PURPLE=(148,0,211)
CYAN = (0,255,255)
"""
np = NeoPixel('P7', 3)
color = [RED,GREEN,BLUE]
for i in range(3):
np.setColorAll(color[i])
np.update() #Update display
time.sleep(1)
for i in range(3):
np.setColor(i,BLACK)
np.update() #Update display
time.sleep(1)