Design Lighting Effects That Captivate
50% OFF + FREE LESSON + FREE 7-DAY TRIAL
Make real progress on your lighting effects goals by programming numerous animations in real-time with me. Missed a live lesson? You can access previous live recordings anytime.
Watch the First Lesson Free
Code your very first lighting animations on an LED strip from the first lesson!
From single strips that make room lighting fun to large-scale interactive media art with lights and sensors, learn to program a variety of LED products including strips, rings, matrix panels and Circuit Playground Express.
Whether you want to get started with LED strips for your props and cosplay projects or want to add more complex interaction for your electronics or art installations, this course is for you.
50% OFF + FREE 7-DAY TRIAL!
(normally $24.95/month)
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Live Lessons
Check Out What We’re Doing Together in Real-time
WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT
Your maker journey doesn’t end after the last lesson. That’s when you’re just getting started! Accelerate your growth with a supportive and inspiring group of peers as a member of our Artistic Engineering community.
In addition to this course, members have access to:
COURSES
- All live and on-demand courses for a more well-rounded skillset.
- All course activity feeds.
- Updates & revisions to all courses.
WORKSHOP SOCIAL
- LIVE virtual community making sessions where we dedicate time to our projects, share skills, showcase what we’re working on, ask questions and interact with peers.
COMMUNITY
- A community of supportive and engaged makers who are excited to offer encouragement, accountability, and feedback on your projects (including me).
- A mobile app to help you stay connected with our community anywhere, anytime.
50% OFF + FREE 7-DAY TRIAL!
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LIVE or ON-DEMAND
Build & Code in Real-time WIth Me
Whether you prefer to keep up with the live lessons or go through them on demand at your own pace, you benefit from the same create- and code-along experience and you’re never alone on your creative journey. Along with me, our community is open 24/7 to review assignments, provide feedback and help you troubleshoot projects.
MATERIALS
What you need to get started
Although you can watch and participate, getting hands-on with the process is where the real learning and growth happens.
Arduino Nano or Arduino Uno
WS2818B LED Strip
8×8 or 16×16 LED Matrix
Circuit Playground Express
Soldering Iron (optional)