Week 3 Blog Post - Challenge Build Three
The Challenge Build Three – RGB LEDs and Multiple LEDs
Explanation of the Project
During week three, using the Arduino circuit board and
coding software, we were challenged to learn, tinker, and use an RGB LED to generate
unique color combinations. The RGB LED pin has four pins that include one is
red, two is the cathode for grounding, three is green, and four is blue, which
allows users to program a variety of color combinations of colors using all
sorts of color choices.
We were also challenged with connecting multiple individual LED
lights on the breadboard and Arduino circuit board to then program the coding
software to light up and turn off each individual LED at different sequences
and intervals.
Screenshot of my Code for the RGB LED Activity
Screenshot of my Code for the Multiple LEDs with Potentiometer Activity
Image of my Arduino Circuit Board and Breadboard RGB LED Setup
Image of my Arduino Circuit Board and Breadboard Multiple LEDs Setup
Electronic Diagram of Arduino circuit board and Breadboard setup
Electronic Diagram of Arduino circuit board and Breadboard setup
Video explaining the project and how it works
Video explaining the project and how it works. The video demonstrates how the project works. In my video, I explained how I started with the challenge and what my thinking was as I worked through the challenge project where the code and or the circuit was modified.
Final Reflection
Reflecting on my Arduino challenges for week three, I found that I am becoming even more comfortable using the circuit board and breadboard electronics compared to week one or week two and I know it is because I am learning more about the purpose of and numerous uses for the Arduino circuit board, many components, and the accompanying coding software. Although I did experience issues with the circuit board and components and they included more complex coding, I wasn't as intimidated as I was in the beginning and I found myself jumping directly into troubleshooting the circuit board, components, and coding details of the software as I was tinkering with the challenges. In addition, not surprising for me, I even tinkered with the multiple LEDs to write my own coding that would direct the multiple yellow LED lights to transition at different and various intervals. It made me smile as I watched the lights changing and transitioning from off and on in the rhythm that I programmed them to use the coding language that we are learning through this course about Makerspaces. It made me get excited and smile as we are entering the season of Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays which is fitting at this current time of learning I am in. I can honestly appreciate looking at Christmas trees and seasonal lights in a whole new and more meaningful way, which is awesome for me!
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