FastLED Basics Episode 1 - Getting started

In the first episode of this new mini-series, we look at how to get started with the FastLED library for addressable LEDs. We cover what FastLED is, what hardware we will need and how to start coding. Finally, we get our LED strip to light for the first time and display some patterns. In the next video we will look at how FastLED handles color as there is rather a lot to cover there! GitHub link for code: ’The Hook Up’ video on choosing an LED strip: If you’ve found this useful and you’d like to support me to create more stuff, you can now buy me a coffee: or use the links below to purchase something at Amazon in the US or UK. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases from the links below. It doesn’t cost you any more and it helps me to keep making videos! Amazon UK Two pack of Arduino Nano clones: 5m 5V RGB WS2812B LED strip: Amazon US Arduino nano clones 5m 5V RGB WS2812B LED strip 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - What is FastLED? 01:56 - Hardware 05:16 - Powering your LEDs 07:10 - Building the circuit 09:26 - First patterns