8. Rainbow LED module¶
8.1. Introduction¶
- Ring:bit car V2 light-bar module is the dedicated module designed for Ring:Bit Car V2. It brings you mutiple color with simple assemblling methods.
- It comes with 8 Rainbow full color LEDs. You can update it to a car with auto-headlights and rainbow lights.
8.2. Features¶
- Input voltage 3V~5V，driving directly by micro:bit.
- Standard 3 line GVS port, occupying only one I/O port.
- 8 small LEDs, power saving and energy saving.
- Each led can be programmed seperately with RGB color.
8.3. Parameter¶
Items | Parameter | Remark :-: | :-: |:-: Name |Ring:bit car v2 light bar|- SKU|EF03425|- Working Voltage |DC 3-5V|- Connection Port |Ring:bit car dedicated pin ports|Fixed with scews Output Signal |Simulation|- LEDs |8 pcs|- Dimension |60.8 x 33.20mm|- Net Weight |5.7g|-
8.4. Dimensions:¶
8.5. Quick to Start¶
Hardware Connection¶
First, insert this module to the baseboard of the Ring:bit car V2.
Then, screw up the screws.
Completed.
Software Programming¶
- Program a simple light-bar code in the makecode .
- Set the variable for Strip, initiate the 10pcs LEDs connected to P0.
- Programme the LED to show Rainbow color
- Programme to circulate and displace the color in “forever” brick.
- Show color.
Links: https://makecode.microbit.org/_3Wc1k8Ckg9vF
You can download it directly below:
Result¶
Rainbow lights.