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Christmas Tree Rainbow LED for micro:bit
The Christmas Tree Rainbow LED is a festive, tree-shaped board featuring 6 individually addressable NeoPixel RGB LEDs. Designed for the BBC micro:bit, it con...
The Christmas Tree Rainbow LED is a festive, tree-shaped board featuring 6 individually addressable NeoPixel RGB LEDs. Designed for the BBC micro:bit, it connects with crocodile clips — no expansion board required — and can be programmed with MakeCode to display any colour pattern you like.
Key Features
- 6 Addressable RGB LEDs – NeoPixel-compatible for individual colour control
- Christmas Tree Shape – Fun, festive design for seasonal projects and displays
- Crocodile Clip Connection – Three pads (G, V, S) for easy clip-on wiring to micro:bit
- MakeCode Compatible – Program with the NeoPixel extension in Microsoft MakeCode
Wiring Guide
- G (GND) → micro:bit GND
- V (Power) → micro:bit 3V
- S (Signal) → micro:bit Pin 0
Package Contents
- 1× Christmas Tree Rainbow LED board
Resources
- Example MakeCode Program – Rainbow colour rotation demo
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode is a small electronic component that lights up when current flows through it in the correct direction. In this kit, LEDs create the flashing effect, so polarity and correct soldering matter for the project to work.
- NeoPixel
- A type of addressable LED system where colour data is sent along a single digital data line from one LED or controller to the next. Compatibility matters because the timing and signal format must match for the lights or driver board to respond correctly.
- RGB
- Short for red, green and blue, usually referring to an LED that can mix those three colours. It matters because controlling an RGB LED teaches how separate outputs combine to create different colours.
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