BuffaloFan32
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Hi, I am building a lamp that has a picture of the moon on the front but is back-lit by WS2812 LEDs. I would like the back lights to reflect the current phase of the moon every night. I have done other projects so I know I can control the LEDs with the Teensy, my problem is figuring out how best to tell the Teensy what the current phase of the moon is.
I will be connecting the lamp to a wall outlet that is controlled by a wall switch in the bedroom so reducing lag time between flipping the switch and seeing the LEDs is important. I am also trying to make this consume as little extra power as possible so I am trying to avoid hooking it up to a big computer or something (I try to be as green as possible).
It would also be cool if I could change the LED colors or pattern remotely with my phone.
All ideas are welcome!
I will be connecting the lamp to a wall outlet that is controlled by a wall switch in the bedroom so reducing lag time between flipping the switch and seeing the LEDs is important. I am also trying to make this consume as little extra power as possible so I am trying to avoid hooking it up to a big computer or something (I try to be as green as possible).
It would also be cool if I could change the LED colors or pattern remotely with my phone.
All ideas are welcome!