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 +====== Controlling WS2812B LEDs Using an Arduino (Part 1) ======
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 +In this video, I explain how pixel addressable RGB LED's such as the WS2812Bs work, and how you can control them from an Arduino using the FastLED library. I show how to install the FastLED library as well as get started using it with some demos. I go over the advantages as well as limitations of addressable RGB LED's and how we interact with them (data vs clock+data, etc). 
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 +This video is the first in my 2 part series on using WS2812B LEDs with an Arduino.
 +Next video will be on writing your own programs and patterns using the FastLED library to control the LEDs, rather then just demos to get up and running.
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 +Components used:
 +- Generic WS2812B 30 LED/m strip
 +- Generic Arduino Uno with Atmel 328p
 +- FastLED library
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 +I won't add any links for purchasing, this video is not sponsored and all components were supplied by myself, but make sure you choose a reputable source for parts!
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 +Links:
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 +Arduino: https://www.arduino.cc
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 +FastLED: http://fastled.io
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 +Supported LEDs: https://github.com/FastLED/FastLED/wiki/Overview
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 +Code/issues: https://github.com/FastLED/FastLED 
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 +Timestamps:
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 +00:00 - Intro
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 +00:21 - Note on 2 part series 
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 +01:05 - [Overview] Why use addressable LEDs?
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 +02:25 - [Overview] Types of addressable LEDs
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 +03:44 - [Overview] Controlling LEDs: FastLED Library
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 +04:16 - [Overview] Steps/Parts
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 +04:49 - [Overview] Applications
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 +05:24 - [Overview] Limitations 
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 +07:12 - [Overview] Power usage
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 +08:58 - [Overview] Extra precautions
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 +09:30 - [Hardware] Parts needed
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 +10:23 - [Hardware] Other LED strip options
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 +11:10 - [Hardware] Data direction close up
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 +11:50 - [Hardware] Arduino board options
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 +13:17 - [Hardware] Other misc parts
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 +14:14 - [Hardware] Pinout of LED strip/wires
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 +18:15 - [Hardware] Wiring/hooking it up
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 +19:48 - [Software] Introduction
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 +20:05 - [Software] FastLED library installation
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 +20:48 - [Software] Testing our LEDs
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 +21:34 - [Software] Code examples
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 +24:05 - [Software] Running DemoReel
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 +25:24 - [Software] FirstLight example
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 +26:25 - [Software] ColorPalette example
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 +28:50 - Concluding remarks
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 +29:37 - Credits and links
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 +Music: 
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 +Approaching Nirvana:
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 +https://approachingnirvana.com
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 +https://open.spotify.com/artist/3sS2Q1UZuUXL7TZSbQumDI
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 +http://youtube.com/user/approachingnirvana
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 +Song: Worth a Thousand Pictures (Lapse in Time)
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 +If there are any mistakes or bad practices I mentioned in the video, please leave a comment and I'll try to pin a compilation of updates.
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 +Production rants/remarks:
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 +- Sorry for the buzzing microphone through part of the video. I tried using a shotgun microphone for the first time rather then my jankier previous setups, and the combination of zipties to mount the microphone the tripod, and noisy circuitry in the dummy battery I used made it come out buzzy.
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 +- Filmed on a Sony SLT-A33 (and Samsung MiniDV camera). Takstar microphone for A footage, and Fifine condenser microphone for all software shots using OBS.
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 +- A33 does not have a clean HDMI output, so we're stuck with the aperture and shutter speed with the HDMI capture card... (It also doesn't read the sensor at full-res unless filming, but then it overheats)
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 +Watch this video on Peertube:
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 +https://peertube.tonytascioglu.com/videos/watch/24b7e27c-33c0-464e-82a7-8f8bf68d9890
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 +Watch this video on YouTube:
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 +https://youtu.be/JEwKKacCE2k
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 +Thanks for Watching!
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 +Produced by Tony Tascioglu
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 +https://tonytascioglu.com