Wokwi

Pattern Dev with Wokwi Simulator

Simulate this project on https://wokwi.com

1. Upload all files in the Wokwi directory to a blank project (use this link for one): https://wokwi.com/projects/340036460004508242
2. Add all the files from ../sketch_esp8266/src as well (except the Patterns folder in src)
3. Code: Create a new file or just re-purpose the ExamplePattern.h which is already wired up to play by default.
4. Put your pattern in ../sketch_esp8266/src/patterns and adjust the imports to work with the arduino project structure (reference existing patterns for example)
5. Create a PR! (include a link to the Wokwi project that you have a running instance of your pattern in)

Demo video

Demo here of working with Wokwi and this project here: https://www.loom.com/share/6214540d130b4ce48f3a302fa1ada0d5

Example Fastled Tutorials

Check out the YouTube channel Dave's Garage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6vMdnqUjTk

Frame Rates

The LED strips in the configuration we are using max out at about 80 fps or 12.5ms per frame. Instead of having to extra logic in your draw function around fps, when you set to have your draw function called every 13ms or less, the program will convert your draw function to 80 fps. This means you can make the leds "move" faster without changing logic.