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.

Overview: Delve into color protocols—HTML Color Names, RGB, HEX, and HSV. Learn how to use each to assign vibrant colors to your pixels.

• Color Naming: Introduce HTML color names.
• Code Styling: Implement HTML color names in your code.
• Hex Color Protocol: Understand and use the HEX color protocol.
• Coding Hex: Apply HEX color protocol in your code.
• HSV Protocol: Introduce the HSV color protocol.
• Coding with HSV: Utilize the HSV color protocol effectively.

Overview: Shift your focus to coding techniques. Explore variables, increments, and if statements, creating dynamic, bouncing, color-changing patterns.

• Coding Structure: Examine the coding structure on the Arduino IDE.
• Variable Mastery: Understand and use 'int' and 'bool' variable types.
• Operator Insights: Explore useful operators in coding.
• Conditional Coding: Dive into 'if statements.'
• Hands-On: Write the bouncing, color-changing code.

Overview: Learn about coding libraries, specifically FastLED functions. Wrap up the course by creating a beautiful rainbow chase effect.
• FastLED Functions: Explore essential FastLED functions, including Fill Solid, Fill Gradient, and Fill Rainbow.
• Coding Techniques: Learn EVERY_N_MILLIS and if/else statements with the index variable.
• Project Finale: Write a code cycling through various mesmerizing effects.

In this lesson, you will construct and program the amomii Glow Tower, a 4 x 16 pixel LED matrix designed for displaying captivating patterns and animations. Explore original amomii functions tailored for the tower, and gain the skills to customize them, granting you complete control over your project's visual experience.
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Links and Downloads:

• Lesson Code
• Glow Tower Template
• Wire Diagram