Pointy
Well-known member
Hi guys,
Hopefully this is the last piece of my project puzzle. While I have done lots of searching this forum and general researching I am still not sure of the best way to proceed.
My current project is using a Teensy 3.1 & Wiz820+SD Adaptor and I would like to drive up to 12m of RGB LED lights to light up an outside pool approx 3m square (3m of LEDs on each side). The Teensy & PSU would be located about 3-4m away from the nearest strip. (It's the closest place that will be waterproof) It doesn't have to be super bright, just a nice gentle glow would be good, so the lowest number of LEDs per meter seems to be 30 in the WS2812 range.
So the questions are...
While it would be nice to have chasing/rainbow effects, simple all LEDs fading between colours would be good enough.
Any suggestion or feedback welcome.
Regards,
Les
Hopefully this is the last piece of my project puzzle. While I have done lots of searching this forum and general researching I am still not sure of the best way to proceed.
My current project is using a Teensy 3.1 & Wiz820+SD Adaptor and I would like to drive up to 12m of RGB LED lights to light up an outside pool approx 3m square (3m of LEDs on each side). The Teensy & PSU would be located about 3-4m away from the nearest strip. (It's the closest place that will be waterproof) It doesn't have to be super bright, just a nice gentle glow would be good, so the lowest number of LEDs per meter seems to be 30 in the WS2812 range.
So the questions are...
- Is the WS2812 the best route to go down?
- Can I join 4 x 3m lengths and use a single output pin on the Teensy?
- What libraries can I use that are compatible with the SD/Ethernet?
- Is the distance going to be an issue, with either data or power?
While it would be nice to have chasing/rainbow effects, simple all LEDs fading between colours would be good enough.
Any suggestion or feedback welcome.
Regards,
Les