Archive for January, 2017

Scrolling Neopixel Text

I’ve just released an update that allows you to scroll text across the Neopixel Matrix. There are new Scratch blocks and an example in the advanced extension project that allow you to do this. To make use of this new feature you’ll need to update your Circuit Playground Firmware to version 1.5.  Any new kits […]

Published on: 31 January 2017
Posted by: Robert Barron
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Circuit Playground Updates

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to give an update on what we’re working on for the Circuit Playground kit. There’s a lot to look forward to. Done! Bug fixes. Some users have been having trouble getting sensor readings in certain circumstances. I’m working on a significant update that should improve the robustness of staying synced with the […]

Published on: 21 January 2017
Posted by: Robert Barron
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New Product – Neopixel Matrix

This is the 8×5 Neopixel RGB LED Matrix as seen in our Circuit Playground Inventor’s Kit. If you already have a Circuit Playground board, this is the matrix for you. The Neopixel matrix can be attached to the Circuit Playground using alligator clip wires.   Each of the 40 LEDs are individually controllable with simple Scratch blocks like […]

Published on: 3 January 2017
Posted by: Robert Barron
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