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Arduino-Controlled NeoPixel Light Display with Rocker Switch

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Summary of the Circuit

This circuit consists of an Arduino UNO microcontroller, a single-pole single-throw (SPST) rocker switch, and an Adafruit 12 NeoPixel Ring. The Arduino UNO is used as the central processing unit to control the NeoPixel Ring, with the rocker switch acting as an input device to toggle power or trigger an event. The NeoPixel Ring is powered by the 5V output from the Arduino and receives data signals from one of the digital pins.

Component List

Rocker Switch (SPST)

  • Description: A simple on/off switch that can control the flow of current in a circuit.
  • Pins: 2 (1, 2)

Arduino UNO

  • Description: A microcontroller board based on the ATmega328P, widely used for building digital devices and interactive objects that can sense and control objects in the physical and digital world.
  • Pins: 30 (UNUSED, IOREF, Reset, 3.3V, 5V, GND, Vin, A0-A5, SCL, SDA, AREF, D0-D13)

Adafruit 12 NeoPixel Ring

  • Description: A circular arrangement of 12 individually addressable RGB LEDs, commonly used for creating colorful lighting effects.
  • Pins: 4 (OUT, VDD, IN, GND)

Wiring Details

Rocker Switch (SPST)

  • Pin 1: Connected to Arduino UNO Digital Pin D3
  • Pin 2: Connected to Arduino UNO Ground (GND)

Arduino UNO

  • 5V: Provides power to the Adafruit 12 NeoPixel Ring VDD
  • GND: Connected to both the Rocker Switch (SPST) Pin 2 and Adafruit 12 NeoPixel Ring GND
  • D2: Sends data signals to the Adafruit 12 NeoPixel Ring IN
  • D3: Receives toggle input from the Rocker Switch (SPST) Pin 1

Adafruit 12 NeoPixel Ring

  • VDD: Powered by Arduino UNO 5V
  • IN: Receives data signals from Arduino UNO Digital Pin D2
  • GND: Connected to Arduino UNO Ground (GND)

Documented Code

Arduino UNO Code (sketch.ino)

void setup() {
  // put your setup code here, to run once:

}

void loop() {
  // put your main code here, to run repeatedly:

}

Additional Notes (documentation.txt)

No additional code documentation provided.


This documentation provides an overview of the circuit, including the purpose and connection details of each component, as well as the initial code structure for the Arduino UNO. Further development of the code is required to implement the desired functionality of the circuit.