Join us at this workshop, a fundamental exploration of addressable LED technology, using strips of lights that can be coded and programmed to create different lighting sequences.
Participants will engage in hands-on, basic Arduino skills to control the colours of individual LED lights.
Join us for this fun and unique workshop and unlock the possibilities of addressable LEDs.
What you’ll learn
Coding
RGB colour mixing
Control protocols for WS2812 and APA102
Who’s this for?
This workshop is for anyone 10+ (under 18s MUST be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the workshop) with an interest in electronics, light installations, physical computing, or programming.
What you need
A laptop that can connect to the internet
Please download www.arduino.cc before the workshop. If you struggle to download it please arrive 15mins earlier and we will be able to help you
Cost
Tickets cost £3. After the event, you can choose to be refunded or donate your ticket to MadLab CIC to support future community-led events. Refunds will be processed within seven working days. If you cannot afford a ticket, we may be able to provide a bursary. Please email makestuff@madlab.org.uk with your name and postcode, and we will be in touch.
Additional Information
Light refreshments will be provided
Venue: Community Room, Stockport Museum, 30 Market Pl, Stockport SK1 1ES (map here)
About the facilitator
Chris Ball is a Manchester-based freelance creative technologist. He works to facilitate the use of technology within the arts, and has completed projects with both local and international artists requiring skills in electronics, programming, interaction, design and fabrication.
@ChrisBallProjects (insta)