East Essex Hackspace NeoPixel Hexpansions

Introduction

The app controls the NeoPixels on the East Essex Hackspace NeoPixel Hexpansion.

How to get one?

You can get them from the East Essex Hackspace village vending machine.

Using the App

The main menu has the following items:

• Power - turn the LEDs on/off
• Speed - change the speed of the effects
• Brightness - change the overall master brightness
• Effects - choose an effect pattern
• Palette - choose a colour palette
• Main Slot - select the slot an EEH NeoPixel hexpansion has been plugged into.
• Mirror Slot - select the second slot an EEH NeoPixel hexpansion has been plugged into this mirrors the effects on the main slot.
• About - Shows the version and other info

TODO

• Implement GPIO communication with the hexpansion once the badge firmware allows
• Add more effects
• Add support for the buttons