I reasoned that the problem with the controller's memory issue was that the NeoPixel library did not explicitly claim the memory or the compiler did not recognize that memory was spoken for until it had a calculation performed on it. In either case, the Atmega328P was not able to work with more than 450 addressable LEDs and the Adafruit NeoPixel library.
My local computer store carries the popular Adafruit items, so I purchased an M0 Feather Bluefruit LE board. I originally planned to buy the M0 version with no Bluetooth, but it seemed convenient to have the wireless built-in for a few more dollars. Either way, the Feather line of boards comes with battery charging and online support. The M0 controller also has loads more memory than the Atmega328P.
The onboard Bluetooth module would not pair up with the modules I was using but the features I saw while experimenting prompted me to keep the board and purchase the version without wireless. Perhaps some more research would have made the board useful for this project, but the wireless communication has already taken so long that it is frustrating, although an excellent learning experience.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
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2019-07-30
My local computer store carries the popular Adafruit items, so I purchased an M0 Feather Bluefruit LE board. I originally planned to buy the M0 version with no Bluetooth, but it seemed convenient to have the wireless built-in for a few more dollars. Either way, the Feather line of boards comes with battery charging and online support. The M0 controller also has loads more memory than the Atmega328P.
The onboard Bluetooth module would not pair up with the modules I was using but the features I saw while experimenting prompted me to keep the board and purchase the version without wireless. Perhaps some more research would have made the board useful for this project, but the wireless communication has already taken so long that it is frustrating, although an excellent learning experience.
Two controllers in one day
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information in this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2019-07-30
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