Greetings!
I have a project that will require the controlling of an RGB LED strip, speakers, and fans, while being controlled via a smartphone app. Which controller should I start with? I've noticed that the LEDs need specific timing that Arduino can handle. Does that mean the Pi 3 wouldn't be suitable for this project? I appreciate any advice.
Choosing the right microcontroller
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- Franklin97355
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Re: Choosing the right microcontroller
What else will your project require? A Uno with the proper addons would do what you want but, depending on what else you want to do may not be the best choice.
- omnibob
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Re: Choosing the right microcontroller
Thanks for the reply. It'll pretty much only do what I described, which is light and sound effects with fan control all through an app. What shields would be required for the Uno to do that?
- Franklin97355
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Re: Choosing the right microcontroller
How many lights and what kind? What type and how many sounds?
- omnibob
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Re: Choosing the right microcontroller
Something like the 24 NeoPixel Ring or strip, no more than two. Many sounds; long ones and short ones, like sound effects and songs.
- Franklin97355
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Re: Choosing the right microcontroller
An Arduino with a music Maker shield should get you started.
- omnibob
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Re: Choosing the right microcontroller
Cool, I appreciate that. Which OS would you recommend?
- Franklin97355
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Re: Choosing the right microcontroller
There is no OS, just the compiler. What computer OS are you using on your PC?
- omnibob
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Re: Choosing the right microcontroller
Ah. Windows 10.
- Franklin97355
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Re: Choosing the right microcontroller
Try version 1.6.9. It's not the latest but it has proven to be stable.
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