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    Lesson 1 Details

    We kick off by introducing the hardware and software essentials. By the end of this lesson, you'll have everything set up, including a flashy traffic light code.

    • Explore RGB Lights: Compare traditional RGB lights to addressable pixels like WS2812B on amomii Glow.
    • Software Setup: Download and set up the Arduino IDE.
    • Coding Library: Get the FastLED library.
    • Virtual Environment: Introduce WokWi, a helpful online simulator.
    • Hands-On: Build the circuit and write the blinking traffic light code.

    The Next Step

    • Lesson 1

      Getting Started

    • Lesson 2

      Color Protocols

    • Lesson 3

      Coding Techniques

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      Lesson 4

      FastLED Library Functions

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