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| − | [[File:Joystick | + | [[File:Joystick Lantern X02.png|right|thumb|Joystick Lantern Project Build]] |
=About= | =About= | ||
| − | This project uses the '''[[Joystick | + | This project uses the '''[[Sensor-Joystick|Joystick trinket]]''' to change the colors of a color '''[[Sensor-Color_LED|ColorLED]]''' or '''[[mCookie-LED_Matrix|LED Matrix]]'''. Changing the direction of the Joystick will directly change the colors on the ColorLED or LED Matrix. |
This project was designed for the second generation mCookie Maker kits (202 Advanced and 302 Expert kits). | This project was designed for the second generation mCookie Maker kits (202 Advanced and 302 Expert kits). | ||
=Required Materials= | =Required Materials= | ||
| − | This project can be built in two ways. Either using the LED Matrix (202 Advanced Kit | + | This project can be built in two ways. Either using the LED Matrix (202 Advanced Kit or 302 Expert Kit required) or ColorLED (302 Expert Kit required) as the color changing lantern. |
| − | ==202 Advanced Kit | + | ==202 Advanced Kit or 302 Expert Kit required== |
*1 x mCookie Core | *1 x mCookie Core | ||
*1 x mBattery (202/302 Kit) | *1 x mBattery (202/302 Kit) | ||
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*1 x MicroUSB Cable | *1 x MicroUSB Cable | ||
| − | ==302 Expert Kit | + | ==302 Expert Kit required== |
*1 x mCookie Core | *1 x mCookie Core | ||
*1 x mBattery (202/302 Kit) | *1 x mBattery (202/302 Kit) | ||
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1. Connect [[mCookie-Core|mCookie Core]] to the PC with the USB Cable. Open the Microduino IDE. | 1. Connect [[mCookie-Core|mCookie Core]] to the PC with the USB Cable. Open the Microduino IDE. | ||
| − | 2. | + | 2. Download the project file and unzip: '''<big>[[File:Joystick_Lantern_X02.zip]]</big>'''. |
| + | *Using the Microduino IDE and go to '''File > Open...''' and navigate to the unzipped folder. Open the '''Joystick_Lantern_X02.ino''' file. | ||
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3. Select the board, processor and port: | 3. Select the board, processor and port: | ||
*Go to '''Tools > Board''' and select '''Microduino/mCookie-Core (328p)''' | *Go to '''Tools > Board''' and select '''Microduino/mCookie-Core (328p)''' | ||
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'''NOTE''': If not using the default Core module included in the kits, please follow the '''[[Selecting_board,_processor,_and_port|selecting the board and processor guide]]'''. | '''NOTE''': If not using the default Core module included in the kits, please follow the '''[[Selecting_board,_processor,_and_port|selecting the board and processor guide]]'''. | ||
| − | + | =Debugging= | |
| − | + | *Open the Serial monitor. Information on the color of the lantern will be displayed. | |
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| + | =Tweaking= | ||
| + | '''DEBUG''' will enable debugging mode. Which outputs information to the Serial Port. | ||
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| + | '''LED_MATRIX_PIN''' is the pin that the LED MATRIX is connected to. | ||
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| + | '''LED_COUNT''' is the number of NeoPixels in the LED Matrix | ||
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| + | '''JOYSTICK_X_AXIS_PIN''' is the pin that the Joystick (x-axis) is connected to. | ||
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| + | '''JOYSTICK_Y_AXIS_PIN''' is the pin that the Joystick (y-axis) is connected to. | ||
=Usage= | =Usage= | ||
Turn on the project and move the Joystick around in different directions to change the color of the lantern (ColorLED or LED Matrix). | Turn on the project and move the Joystick around in different directions to change the color of the lantern (ColorLED or LED Matrix). | ||
Latest revision as of 00:28, 4 May 2017
Contents
About
This project uses the Joystick trinket to change the colors of a color ColorLED or LED Matrix. Changing the direction of the Joystick will directly change the colors on the ColorLED or LED Matrix.
This project was designed for the second generation mCookie Maker kits (202 Advanced and 302 Expert kits).
Required Materials
This project can be built in two ways. Either using the LED Matrix (202 Advanced Kit or 302 Expert Kit required) or ColorLED (302 Expert Kit required) as the color changing lantern.
202 Advanced Kit or 302 Expert Kit required
- 1 x mCookie Core
- 1 x mBattery (202/302 Kit)
- 1 x mCookie Sensor Hub
- 1 x LED Matrix
- 1 x Joystick
- 1 x MicroUSB Cable
302 Expert Kit required
- 1 x mCookie Core
- 1 x mBattery (202/302 Kit)
- 1 x mCookie Sensor Hub
- 1 x ColorLED
- 1 x Joystick
- 1 x MicroUSB Cable
Build
Assembly
NOTE: When connecting sensor wires, push on the plastic connector and not on the wires. Pushing on the wire can damage them.
- Connect a Joystick to the Sensor Hub on Pin A2/A3.
- Connect a ColorLED to the Sensor Hub on Pin A0/A1 (302 Expert Kit compatible build).
- Create two stacks containing:
- (Bottom of Stack) Sensor Hub (Top of Stack)
- (Bottom of Stack) Core | LED Matrix (202 Advanced Kit build). (Top of Stack)
- Stack the two stacks onto the mBattery
- Plug in the MicroUSB cable to the mBattery to a computer.
Program
1. Connect mCookie Core to the PC with the USB Cable. Open the Microduino IDE.
2. Download the project file and unzip: File:Joystick Lantern X02.zip.
- Using the Microduino IDE and go to File > Open... and navigate to the unzipped folder. Open the Joystick_Lantern_X02.ino file.
3. Select the board, processor and port:
- Go to Tools > Board and select Microduino/mCookie-Core (328p)
- Go to Tools > Processor and select Atmega328P16M,5V
- Go to Tools > Port and select the available port
4. Upload the program by clicking on the right arrow icon on the top left of the window. Or under Sketch > Upload.
NOTE: If not using the default Core module included in the kits, please follow the selecting the board and processor guide.
Debugging
- Open the Serial monitor. Information on the color of the lantern will be displayed.
Tweaking
DEBUG will enable debugging mode. Which outputs information to the Serial Port.
LED_MATRIX_PIN is the pin that the LED MATRIX is connected to.
LED_COUNT is the number of NeoPixels in the LED Matrix
JOYSTICK_X_AXIS_PIN is the pin that the Joystick (x-axis) is connected to.
JOYSTICK_Y_AXIS_PIN is the pin that the Joystick (y-axis) is connected to.
Usage
Turn on the project and move the Joystick around in different directions to change the color of the lantern (ColorLED or LED Matrix).
