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Hey! I can't see your links to the LEDs or the QT Py, but I'm assuming they're probably neopixels as you mentioned "IC" LEDs. Drag your parts into flux and just

by markwu2001 2y ago

Hey! I can't see your links to the LEDs or the QT Py, but I'm assuming they're probably neopixels as you mentioned "IC" LEDs. Drag your parts into flux and just ask copilot how to connect them together properly. Just to speculate on your project, you probably want some sort of gate buffer for the neopixel signal. And just ensure whatever power source you are using (be it a 5V source or a battery or buck boost converter) can handle the total current draw of those LEDs. I believe they have a wide operating voltage, but also just double check that if you are using a constant voltage source (which you probably are), it isn't over the maximum forward voltage of the LEDs. You can ask in detail with copilot by the way! Just wanted to echo some more resources to get you oriented. The second video shows actual examples of how to leverage copilot in your exact scenario. Flux End to End tutorial: https://youtu.be/Nz-XvvlozK4 https://youtu.be/Nz-XvvlozK4 AI Architecture Exploration: https://youtu.be/iGJOzVf0o7o https://youtu.be/iGJOzVf0o7o

dr_kiszonka 2y ago
Thanks for your reply, Mark! The challenge for me is that the parts I'd like to use are not in the Flux library (or I can't find them). If I understand correctly, I would need to add them manually. To make sure I can use your simulator to check if all parts would work together, I would have to write some code, which is, sadly, way above my skill level. (I am fine with writing code, I just don't know enough about this domain.) I do like the Copilot feature, but, based on your video, it seems that I would need to add some properties that I don't much about. Just to be clear, Flux looks great, but it is perhaps for more advanced folks than me. Regarding my specific project, I would like to use: 1. Adafruit QT Py ESP32 Pico - WiFi Dev Board with STEMMA QT - 8MB Flash 2MB PSRAM (ESP32-PICO-V3-02): https://www.adafruit.com/product/5395 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5395 2. BTF-LIGHTING WS2812B IC RGB 5050SMD Pure Gold Individual Addressable LED Strip (one or two strips): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CDTECSG https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CDTECSG I also figured out that I should probably use: 3. Adafruit NeoDriver - I2C to NeoPixel Driver Board - Stemma QT: https://www.adafruit.com/product/5766 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5766 I haven't found these components in Flux.

dr_kiszonka 2y ago

Thanks for your reply, Mark! The challenge for me is that the parts I'd like to use are not in the Flux library (or I can't find them). If I understand correctly, I would need to add them manually. To make sure I can use your simulator to check if all parts would work together, I would have to write some code, which is, sadly, way above my skill level. (I am fine with writing code, I just don't know enough about this domain.) I do like the Copilot feature, but, based on your video, it seems that I would need to add some properties that I don't much about. Just to be clear, Flux looks great, but it is perhaps for more advanced folks than me. Regarding my specific project, I would like to use: 1. Adafruit QT Py ESP32 Pico - WiFi Dev Board with STEMMA QT - 8MB Flash 2MB PSRAM (ESP32-PICO-V3-02): https://www.adafruit.com/product/5395 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5395 2. BTF-LIGHTING WS2812B IC RGB 5050SMD Pure Gold Individual Addressable LED Strip (one or two strips): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CDTECSG https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CDTECSG I also figured out that I should probably use: 3. Adafruit NeoDriver - I2C to NeoPixel Driver Board - Stemma QT: https://www.adafruit.com/product/5766 https://www.adafruit.com/product/5766 I haven't found these components in Flux.