8. Rainbow LED module#

8.1. Introduction#

  • Ring:bit car V2 light-bar module is the dedicated module designed for Ring:Bit Car V2. It brings you mutiple color with simple assemblling methods.

  • It comes with 8 Rainbow full color LEDs. You can update it to a car with auto-headlights and rainbow lights.

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8.2. Features#

  • Input voltage 3V~5V,driving directly by micro:bit.

  • Standard 3 line GVS port, occupying only one I/O port.

  • 8 small LEDs, power saving and energy saving.

  • Each led can be programmed seperately with RGB color.

8.3. Parameter#

Items Parameter Remark
Name Ring:bit car v2 light bar -
SKU EF03425 -
Working Voltage DC 3-5V -
Connection Port Ring:bit car dedicated pin ports Fixed with scews
Output Signal Simulation -
LEDs 8 pcs -
Dimension 60.8 x 33.20mm -
Net Weight 5.7g -

8.4. Dimensions:#

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8.5. Quick to Start#

Hardware Connection#

First, insert this module to the baseboard of the Ring:bit car V2.

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Then, screw up the screws.

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Completed.

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Software Programming#

  • Program a simple light-bar code in the makecode .

  • Set the variable for Strip, initiate the 10pcs LEDs connected to P0.

  • Programme the LED to show Rainbow color

  • Programme to circulate and displace the color in “forever” brick.

  • Show color.

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Links: https://makecode.microbit.org/_3Wc1k8Ckg9vF

You can download it directly below:

Result#

Rainbow lights.

8.6. FAQ#