
Driving Multiple LEDs — SIK Circuit 4
Istruzioni
Parts & Introduction
Parts & Introduction
This experiment uses 8 LEDs to create light patterns. You'll learn about arrays (grouping related variables) and for loops (repeating actions efficiently). The sketch includes 6 different animation functions you can try.
Parts Needed
- 1x Arduino Uno + USB cable
- 1x Breadboard
- 8x LEDs (any color)
- 8x 330Ω Resistors
- 9x Jumper Wires
Materiali per questo passaggio:
SparkFun Inventors Kit - V3.21 kit
Arduino Uno R31 pezzo
Breadboard1 pezzo
5mm LED8 pezzi
330 Ohm Resistor8 pezzi
Jumper Wires9 pezziStrumenti necessari:
Hardware Hookup
Hardware Hookup
Wiring Instructions
- Place 8 LEDs in a row on the breadboard.
- For each LED, connect the negative leg (shorter) through a 330Ω resistor to GND.
- Connect the positive leg (longer) of each LED to Arduino digital pins 2 through 9 (LED 1 = pin 2, LED 2 = pin 3, etc.).
- Connect the GND rail on the breadboard to Arduino GND.
Tip: Keep the LEDs neatly spaced for the best visual effect.
Materiali per questo passaggio:
5mm LED8 pezzi
330 Ohm Resistor8 pezzi
Breadboard1 pezzo
Jumper Wires9 pezziArduino Code
Arduino Code
Open the Arduino IDE and upload the following sketch to your Arduino board.
Materiali per questo passaggio:
Arduino Uno R31 pezzoStrumenti necessari:
Test & Experiment
Test & Experiment
What You Should See
All 8 LEDs light up one after another, then turn off in reverse order. This repeats continuously.
Troubleshooting
- Some LEDs don't light: Easy to insert an LED backwards. Check polarity.
- Out of sequence: With 8 wires, it's easy to cross a couple. Verify LED 1 is on pin 2, then each pin in order.
- Starting fresh: Sometimes pulling everything out and re-wiring is faster than debugging.
Experiments to Try
- Uncomment the other functions in
loop()to try:oneOnAtATime(),pingPong(),marquee(),randomLED(). - Create your own animation pattern!
- Modify the delay times to change the speed.
Materiali
6- €90.00
- 1 pezzoSegnaposto
- 1 pezzoSegnaposto
- Segnaposto
- €3.00
You can swap these in
Can't get one of the materials? Swap it for an equivalent — these work just as well.
- Instead of Arduino Uno R3, try:
Prototyping Shield for Arduino Uno (3-Pack)
Arduino Uno R3 Board
Arduino Uno - Instead of 5mm LED Assortment Kit (300pcs, 5 Colors), try:
WS2812B NeoPixel LED Strip (1m, 60 LEDs)
Diffused LED - 10mm
RGB LED Strip 5050 (5m, Non-Addressable)
LilyPad Tri-Color LED
SMD LED 0603 - Strip of 25
LilyPad LED - 5 pcs - Instead of Resistor 330 Ohm 1/6 Watt PTH - 20 pack, try:
Resistor 10K Ohm 1/6th Watt PTH - 20 pack
AVR ISP Shield - PTH Kit - Instead of Breadboard, try:
Solder-able Breadboard
Recommended for this build
Products makers often use with builds like this one.
LED - RGB Diffused Common Cathode - 5mmUsed together and in similar builds
Resistor 10K Ohm 1/6th Watt PTH - 20 packFrequently used with this build's materials
Push Button - 33mmFrequently used with this build's materials
Diode KitFrequently used with this build's materials
BC547 NPN Transistor (50-Pack)Frequently used with this build's materials
PotentiometerFrequently used with this build's materials
Servo MotorFrequently used with this build's materials
Jumper Wire Kit (350pcs, M-M / M-F / F-F)Frequently used with this build's materialsRelated blueprints
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