Today, we’re going to explore the uses of addressable LEDs. Addressable LED is an easy way to add complex lighting effects to any project. Each addressable LED has an integrated driver that allows you ...

Your Pi is way more capable then you think it is.

[Patrick] was prepping for some future projects he had in mind, for which he will need a simple 2D array of addressable LEDs. While it is certainly possible for him to build his own LED array and ...

[Synoptic Labs] stumbled upon an RGB light strip with individually-controllable LEDs. The strip uses 5 volts and is controlled by an HL1606. Because the strips are hard to find, this chip is mostly ...

Description: Using an Arduino or a micro controller, we can generate cool-looking patterns with an led strip containing ...

I’ve seen a lot of Pixel LED projects and know every maker does things differently. I wanted to show you what I am doing for my Pixel LEDs. This post will give you an Arduino Pixel LED Controller ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about commercial cinema technology and smart-home tech. If you haven't yet discovered the charms of color LED smart lights ...

It is possible to add an ambient backlight system to your computer monitor or TV using widely available parts open-source code, and it is very affordable. Ambient backlight, like Philips’ Ambilight, ...

RGB LED strips are essential to make any gaming setup aesthetically pleasing. Gamers put RGB LED strips behind the monitor, inside the PC, beneath the desk, and quite a few other places to allow their ...