FastLED on & off help

[lonelyx]

@Paul_B

So it's all in the code. So we need to talk about your code. Where is it?

The thing is, I haven't written any code to do this exact thing because I don't know how. Hence why I made this post.
Giving my code is irrelevant here because I am requesting code or code help, not trying to fix mine.

@Paul_B

Arduino Mega 2560 does not, cannot ever power anything!

I am aware of this. I worded my post wrong. I am not using the power supply that powers my Arduino Mega 2560 to power the LED strip. I connected a separate power supply to power the LED strip. I did this because I have a 5v TFT LCD connected to the Arduino Mega 2560 so I can't use one power supply.

I am sorry for my confusion, but are you saying that I have to reprogram the strip to turn it back on?

@Paul_B

Do note however, that with all black programmed to the strip, it does still draw about 1 mA per pixel; 300 mA for a 300 pixel strip.

Thanks for letting me know this. Is turning my whole strip black the only option to do what I am wanting to do? I would do it if I had to, even knowing it still draws power. I wouldn't ALWAYS have the LED strip plugged in though.

Again, sorry for my ignorance. I am still learning.