Halloween NeoPixel Patterns

A set of Halloween party patterns for the standard NeoPixel strip and buttons, power-limited for safety, that cycles through patterns automatically.

Kit photo coming soon

 

Key Features

  • Maximum 1/3 pixels lit. Automatically calculates and enforces a limit based on your strip length
  • USB-safe. Can be safely powered from USB without external power supply
  • Optimized patterns. All effects redesigned to look great within power constraints
  • No brightness reduction needed. Pixels can run at full brightness without risk

Key Benefits

  • Free, open lessons. The Moving Rainbow textbook has the kit page, wiring, and MicroPython code.
  • Budget. About $15 (uses the Moving Rainbow base kit).

Parts

Part (price)Role
Raspberry Pi Pico ($4)Microcontroller
WS2812B NeoPixelsLEDs
830-Point Breadboard ($1.10)Breadboard
Micro-USB Data Cable ($2.50)Power and programming cable

Microcontroller listed first. Prices shown only where known; see the source book for quantities, wiring, and current prices.

About this kit: From the Moving Rainbow collection.
Source: Moving Rainbow