esp8266_NeoPixel/README.md

esp8266_NeoPixel

About

MQTT NeoPixel control using a esp8266 based board (ESP-01S). Platformio project file for convenience.

Requirements

• ESP-01S board
• ESP-01 ESP-01S RGB LED Controller Adapter
• WS2812 WS2812B n Bits Light Ring (I used 16 Bits)
• 3-5V supply or battery

• Visual Studio Code (or Codium) with:
  • PlatformIO extension with platform Espressif 8266 installed (configuration for the board in platformio.ini)

Demo

(Tested with MQTT_Dashboard)

References and links

• Libraries and code based on examples from the Unoficial Develpment Kit for Espressif ESP8266, available at https://programs74.ru/udkew-en.html
• Adafruit NeoPixel Arduino Library available at: https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_NeoPixel

TODO

• Implement initial SSID and password configuration through serial port
• Standalone light effects