Hello,
I have begun working on a project using the Octows2811 Library and Adafruit Neopixels . I'm a noob with leds but not basic circuitry, as far as I can tell I followed Paul's instructions for the Octows2811 Library. I was testing my strip out with BasicTest sketch, setting only the ledsPerStrip = 30 but all I get is flickering on the first 15 leds. The 2nd 15 do not light at all. I ruled out power because I get around 5 - 5.19 volts at the end of the strip when the leds are running. I'm using 18awg wire throughout the project except the connections in the breadboard. I have uploaded pictures of the project, can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Here's a quick video showing the flicker >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nRXylM7kfI&feature=youtu.be
Any help would be appreciated!!
Thanks!
I have begun working on a project using the Octows2811 Library and Adafruit Neopixels . I'm a noob with leds but not basic circuitry, as far as I can tell I followed Paul's instructions for the Octows2811 Library. I was testing my strip out with BasicTest sketch, setting only the ledsPerStrip = 30 but all I get is flickering on the first 15 leds. The 2nd 15 do not light at all. I ruled out power because I get around 5 - 5.19 volts at the end of the strip when the leds are running. I'm using 18awg wire throughout the project except the connections in the breadboard. I have uploaded pictures of the project, can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Here's a quick video showing the flicker >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nRXylM7kfI&feature=youtu.be
Any help would be appreciated!!
Thanks!