Neopixel Blaster


Link: https://youtu.be/iWZ4e5sMYgQ

This Roll-out Video includes:

  1. Feature set
  2. Hook-up guide
  3. Using Synthiam ARC software skill
  4. Custom firmware location
  5. Schematic overview
  6. Bill of Materials (BOM) overview
  7. Assembly instructions
The Neopixel Blaster reference design connects WS2812b addressable RGB LEDs to ARC. By utilizing ARC, the Neopixel Blaster can create animations and display all kinds of colors with WS2812b LEDs. A unique feature of this board is that it allows any ARC compatible board to use Neopixel LEDs, no libraries or precision timing required. We want to share these files with you so you can create your own!

Features


  • 8 channels
  • Control up to 80 LEDs per channel
  • Each LED can display 1 of 16 million different colors
  • Mini programming header
  • 5V tolerant I/O pins
  • RGB LED status indicator
  • ARC skill available
  • Voltage requirement: 6-18VDC (7.4V Typical)
  • Current draw: WS2812B off - 7mA, WS2812B white - 46mA
  • Dimensions: 29.7(W) x 35.7(L) x 11.5(H) (mm)
  • Weight: 5g


    • Major Components


  • PIC16F1704-I/ST 8-bit PIC microcontroller (custom firmware provided)
  • NCP1117ST50T3GOSCT 5V Linear voltage regulator
  • WS2812B Addressable RGB LED


    • Manufacturing Notes


  • Supplier: programs custom firmware into the PIC16F1704-I/ST at their facility before sending to manufacturer
  • Manufacturer: Single side placement and soldering of SMT components
  • Manufacturer: Single Side soldering of THT components


    • Note: This reference design pairs with either a WS2812B NeoPixel LED or a Blaster Bit from here: https://github.com/synthiam/E-22_Blaster_Bit

    Resources


    Documentation: Schematic PDF, Datasheet PDF, BOM, Test Procedures

    Hardware: Altium PCB design File, Altium SCH Design File, Gerbers

    Firmware: Code, Compiled Hex

    Altium Libraries are also available here

    Photos





    ARC Skill


    The ARC Neopixel Blaster skill makes it easy to control the Neopixel LEDs. The LED colors can be chained and activated with a simple code segment.

    Link: https://synthiam.com/Software/Manual/Neopixel-Blaster-16172



    Where to Buy


    EZ-Robot has their products on their website store for purchase, as well as many other online and offline retail stores. Here's links to the EZ-B v4 products directly at EZ-Robot's store:

  • Neopixel Blaster