Video 31: Flowing Light

Learn how to create an interactive flowing light effect using a WS2812 LED strip, controlled by an ESP32 board and reacting to obstacles with color changes.

• WS2812 LED Strip Control: Using ESP32 to individually control the colors and patterns of an LED strip.

• Infrared Obstacle Avoidance: Integration of an obstacle sensor to dynamically change the light pattern upon detection.

• Arduino IDE and Libraries: Guidance on installing the Adafruit NeoPixel library and setting up the Arduino environment for ESP32.

• Sensor Adjustment: Detailed instructions on adjusting the infrared obstacle sensor for optimal performance.

• Dynamic Light Interaction: Demonstrating how the LED strip changes direction and color based on obstacle detection.

• Code Customization: Tips on modifying the code to customize the LED response, including setting specific colors for certain conditions.

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