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+====== Controlling WS2812B LEDs Using an Arduino (Part 1) ======
+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).
+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.
+Components used:
+- Generic WS2812B 30 LED/m strip
+- Generic Arduino Uno with Atmel 328p
+- FastLED library
+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!
+Links:
+Arduino: https://www.arduino.cc
+FastLED: http://fastled.io
+Supported LEDs: https://github.com/FastLED/FastLED/wiki/Overview
+Code/issues: https://github.com/FastLED/FastLED
+Timestamps:
+:00 - Intro
+:21 - Note on 2 part series
+:05 - [Overview] Why use addressable LEDs?
+:25 - [Overview] Types of addressable LEDs
+:44 - [Overview] Controlling LEDs: FastLED Library
+:16 - [Overview] Steps/Parts
+:49 - [Overview] Applications
+:24 - [Overview] Limitations
+:12 - [Overview] Power usage
+:58 - [Overview] Extra precautions
+:30 - [Hardware] Parts needed
+:23 - [Hardware] Other LED strip options
+:10 - [Hardware] Data direction close up
+:50 - [Hardware] Arduino board options
+:17 - [Hardware] Other misc parts
+:14 - [Hardware] Pinout of LED strip/wires
+:15 - [Hardware] Wiring/hooking it up
+:48 - [Software] Introduction
+:05 - [Software] FastLED library installation
+:48 - [Software] Testing our LEDs
+:34 - [Software] Code examples
+:05 - [Software] Running DemoReel
+:24 - [Software] FirstLight example
+:25 - [Software] ColorPalette example
+:50 - Concluding remarks
+:37 - Credits and links
+Music:
+Approaching Nirvana:
+https://approachingnirvana.com
+https://open.spotify.com/artist/3sS2Q1UZuUXL7TZSbQumDI
+http://youtube.com/user/approachingnirvana
+Song: Worth a Thousand Pictures (Lapse in Time)
+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.
+Production rants/remarks:
+- 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.
+- 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.
+- 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)
+Watch this video on Peertube:
+https://peertube.tonytascioglu.com/videos/watch/24b7e27c-33c0-464e-82a7-8f8bf68d9890
+Watch this video on YouTube:
+https://youtu.be/JEwKKacCE2k
+Thanks for Watching!
+Produced by Tony Tascioglu
+https://tonytascioglu.com