wearable LEDs using Arduino Nano or Arduino Pro Micro and WS2801
This repositiory contains the software for the "build your own LED jacket" workshops.
http://www.trafopop.com/arduino-led-jacket-workshop
We have several branches, one for each jacket, coat, hat or bag:
- master
- cp
- mg
- pr
- sh
- ap
- mb
- db
- sk …
Each branch is different because of different layout. It can also be different because of different colors or scaling. Please switch to your branch.
Additional required tool for editing, compiling and uploading the code to the Arduino: http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
If you connect your Arduino device to your computer you should see two additional serial ports in the Tools menu of the Arduino software. (on Mac)
For Workshop #1 and #2: If not please install the USB FTDI driver for the Arduino Nano from the FTDI website: http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm In the Arduino Software in the Tools menu select your Board: Arduino Nano w/ ATmega328 And select the serial port: /dev/tty.usbserial… (on Mac)
Since Workshop #3: In the Arduino Software in the Tools menu select your Board: Arduino Leonardo And select the serial port: /dev/tty.usbmodem… (on Mac)
See also: http://arduino.cc/en/Guide/Howto
Additional optional tool for easier git usage: http://www.sourcetreeapp.com