Im using this code:
http://funkboxing.com/wordpress/wp-content/_postfiles/sk_FastSPI2FXv051_POST.ino
with a few adjustments to run the ws2811b led strip and the strip, for the most part, is working (some of the modes just turn offthe LEDS off but I am still figuring it out. My issue is that, despite the bluetooth app “linking”, I cant control anything with the app, I can change the modes using the serial monitor though. Any ideas as to what my issue might be? I am using the JY-MCU HC-06 bluetooth module, confirm its wired to the correct pins. Any idea as to why Its not working properly. Wired per the diagram on your site. Also my red and green leds seem to be inverted IE: when i use the emergency mode its uses green and blue leds.
Red and Green issue resolved… still no bluetooth
Realizing this is a forum for the FASTLED library… hah
To me, funkboxing was the grand daddy of big FastSPI effects demos. That’s what I cut my teeth on.
That being said, I don’t recommend using WS2811’s and standard Arduino’s with any sort of input/output beyond a simple button press, as FastLED disables interrupts. You would be better off trying 4 pin APA102 strips. See:
Curious, on there its saying I could use a Teensy 3.x… would I have to change to code at all to switch over to one of those and solve the problem? I like the 60/leds per meter option and I also need waterproof leds strands, sticking with the ws2811 would be ideal.
The Teensy has slightly different pin assignments, and its 3.3v so some little changes would be required.
Ordered a teensy 3.2 and a 3.3v to 5v bidirectional logic shifter… Let’s see if I can get this to work.
Thanks guys