Greetings all!
Very excited about what I am seeing here, and am in need of advice.
Been scouring this site for the last day or two, looking at the code, and the schematics... fun fun fun!
Specifically the project I am trying to accomplish is this:http://arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/Loop
I need a config that will not only run a loop, but I need that same set of instructions to be on an identical set of LED's. So, 12 LED's (2x6LEDs) running in an identical pattern.
Is it possible to hook 2 LED's to each hook up, so that the HIGH is sent to two LED's simultaneously? or is that a quick way to need to purchase another board?
Also, a chase loop is not the only effect, I want to create a gentle, gradual "throb/pulse effect" from the LED's... oh yeah, and I want to use RGB LED's. Will likley incorporate a button to select with, and depending on how smoothly I pick this up, a pot may be used for speed control.
I've seen some videos of a long LED chase board that someone put together using RGB LED's, and they were using the "octocode" from this forum.... is that ringing any bells for anyone? (I've not found it yet)
So, in a nutshell, I need two groups of 6 LED's doing the exact same effect, weather I have it set for a chase, or a strobe, or a throb/pulse.
I'm looking to purchase my first board and get started on this thing soon, yes, because I am that excited, but would absolutely love any advice from the braintrust here that would keep me from wasting time on blind alleys and dead ends.
Much appreciated on any guidance that can be provided by you all.
Thank you for your patience while I work through this. I am a relative noob with electronics, but I have a good basic understanding of LED circuit requirements, as well as a healthy respect for electricity!
Looking forward to kicking this off, thanks again!
-=Tech-Daddy