Haha, embarrassing user error. I was connecting the wrong end of the neopixel strand to the JST adapter.adafruit_support_bill wrote:The CircuitPlayground is a 3.3v processor. So you will likely need a level shifter if powering the LEDs from 5v. Have you tried it using the battery?
Flora Sparkle Skirt with 50 lights
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Re: Flora Sparkle Skirt with 50 lights
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That's a common error. Good to hear you figured it out. Is everything working now?I was connecting the wrong end of the neopixel strand to the JST adapter.
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Re: Flora Sparkle Skirt with 50 lights
Yes it is. I'm able to experiment with controlling the leds in different ways through code now. Thanks again for all of your help.adafruit_support_bill wrote:That's a common error. Good to hear you figured it out. Is everything working now?I was connecting the wrong end of the neopixel strand to the JST adapter.
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