Arduino enthusiasts or those looking to learn more about electronics and programming may be interested in and awesome new electronics kit that allows you to create a full colour LED flashlight which is Arduino compatible. The PIXEL Has been created by Zifnu Electronics and launched via Kickstarter this week with PCBs available from $35 or full kits available from $55 with shipping expected to take place during June 2018
Features and specifications of the Arduino LED Torch Kit include:
– Pre-programmed Arduino Sketch with 13 display modes to get you started
– Learn the concepts of laser-cut case design and Arduino programming
– Customize the case design, or design your own, to personalize your PIXEL
– Program your own display modes to make your PIXEL even more unique
– Arduino IDE compatible (sketch upload via USB port, no programmer required)
– Pre-programmed with the Micronucleus bootloader
– Loaded with an example sketch that includes 13 display modes
– ATTINY85-20SU 8-bit microcontroller running at 16MHZ
– Sixteen individually-addressable full-color LEDs (WS2812b)
– Sixteen high-quality PMMA LED lenses to focus the light
– 5VDC boost regulator to ensure consistent LED brightness
– 1500mAh Li-Po battery for long run times
– Li-Po Battery management IC with Blue status LED
– Micro USB port for charging and programming
– Combined Power/Mode switch with Blue indicator LED
– Externally-accessible Reset button (used for programming)
– Customizable laser-cut case design
Example Arduino sketches included :
– HIGH, Cool White
– HIGH, Warm White
– Medium, Warm White
– LOW, Warm White
– RED, All LEDs are Red
– GREEN, All LEDs are Green
– BLUE, All LEDs are Blue
– RED FLASH, All LEDs are Red and flash at ~350ms rate
– BEACON, All LEDs are Cool White for a 50ms burst every 3 seconds
– RED CHASE, All LEDs are Red and in a chase pattern
– YELLOW WIPE 1, All LEDs are Yellow and wipe from one side to the other
– YELLOW WIPE 2, All LEDs are Yellow and wipe from the center point outwards
– RAINBOW, All LEDs cycle through their colors in a chase pattern
Source: Kickstarter
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