Hi all,
I understand the NeoPixel (WS2812) is a shift register in itself, however i'm wondering if it is possible to individually address a neopixel through a 74HC595 shift register.
I would be controlling 8 buttons through 1 shift register / mux and then controlling the output of each neopixel (one for each button) through a shift register as well. I've looked online and at the data sheet of the 74HC595 and am unable to wrap my head around it.
Any idea or help would be great.
Thanks Guys
NEOPIXEL & 74HC595 SHIFT REGISTER
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Re: NEOPIXEL & 74HC595 SHIFT REGISTER
I'm not sure why you would even attempt such a thing. Neopixels are individually addressable when wired in series. Accessing them through a shift register just adds more parts, more code and more wiring.
To control a neopixel via a shift register would require a total re-write of the communication code. This is extremely time critical code written in hand-tuned assembly language.
To control a neopixel via a shift register would require a total re-write of the communication code. This is extremely time critical code written in hand-tuned assembly language.
Please be positive and constructive with your questions and comments.