LEARN NEOPIXEL GEMMA V2 - Expanded Project Guides

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This folder contains deep-dive guides for each project in the learning path.

Overview

These guides expand each project into a full learning guide with theory, architecture, implementation phases, testing, and extensions.

Project Index

# Project Difficulty Time Key Focus
1 “Single Pixel Truth Table” Level 1: Beginner 1-2 weeks LED Control Fundamentals
2 “Full Ring Color Sweep” Level 1: Beginner 1-2 weeks Frame Updates and Ordering
3 “Power Budget Meter” Level 2: Intermediate 1-2 weeks Power and Stability
4 “Gamma-Corrected Pulse” Level 2: Intermediate 1-2 weeks Perception and Color
5 “Ring Clockface Orientation” Level 2: Intermediate 1-2 weeks Spatial Mapping
6 “Color Language Badge” Level 2: Intermediate 1-2 weeks Visual Communication
7 “Battery Life Estimator” Level 2: Intermediate 1-2 weeks Power Modeling
8 “Signal Integrity Explorer” Level 3: Advanced 1-2 weeks Signal Integrity
9 “Palette Animator” Level 2: Intermediate 1-2 weeks Animation Design
10 “Reaction Wheel” Level 3: Advanced 1-2 weeks Input + Animation
11 “Heat and Safety Indicator” Level 2: Intermediate 1-2 weeks Safety and Wearables
12 “Low-Power Idle Mode” Level 3: Advanced 1-2 weeks Power Optimization
13 “Animated Compass” Level 3: Advanced 1-2 weeks Sensor Integration
14 “Storytelling Spinner” Level 3: Advanced 1-2 weeks Visual Narrative
15 “12-Pixel Diagnostic Toolkit” Level 3: Advanced 1-2 weeks Diagnostics and Reliability

Prerequisites

  • Basic programming and system fundamentals
  • Comfort with command line tooling