220: Cascading Waterfall of Lights (Repeat)

Embedded.fm · 17 Sept 2020 · 1h 08m · Episode 220

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Ben Hencke, founder of ElectroMage, discusses his Pixelblaze WiFi LED controller, a device based on the ESP8266 microcontroller that allows users to program LED patterns via a web interface using mathematical expressions. He details the technical advantages of using APA102 (DotStar) LEDs over WS2812 (Neopixel) strips, specifically regarding signal integrity and global brightness control for smoother dimming. Hencke also shares his journey from software engineering to selling hardware on Tindie, covering challenges in pricing, manufacturing, and marketing, while showcasing other projects like the 'Cynthia' synthesizer and a laser-cut acrylic night light.

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Companies: ElectroMage, Tindie, Santa Cruz Idea Fab Lab, Small Batch Assembly, OSHPark
Products: Pixelblaze, ColorChord, Cynthia
Chips: ESP8266, APA102, WS2812
Also: Charles Lohr

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220: Cascading Waterfall of Lights (Repeat)

What this episode covers

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