C101 95: WS2812 - FastLED sample project

To make FastLED work with an array of WS2812 LEDs, there are five basic pieces that Padre discusses with Mark "Smitty" Smith

Quick Notes:

• The power regulator on an Arduino can provide ~500ma if you're giving it at least 7v of power
• If you're powering it from USB, it's closer to 400ma
• Each LED can pull UP TO 60ma (20ma per color)
• If you're going to power a long strand of LEDs, you want to use an external power source.

Host: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ

Guest: Mark Smith

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