Hello!
I've built two hyperion environments so far (TV setup with WS2801 lights and a raspberry pi B), and I wanted to make a AtmoOrb device next. I was pricing out components, and I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts as to whether or not a pi-zero (or pi-zero W) could be used in lieu of the particle photon? Alternatively, is the configuration for a esp8266 device (http://a.co/6bIHFFN) similar to the particle photon directions?
AtmoOrb style device with Pi-Zero?
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A Pi is overkill, I've used plenty of esp8266 as a wifi led controller.
If you don't care what protocol is used and you have ws2812 style leds, I recommend:
https://github.com/forkineye/ESPixelStickIf you specifically need atmoorb this might be good:
https://github.com/ambilight-4…moOrb/tree/master/ESP8266 -
Thank you! I went ahead and got the esp8266 and neopixel ring. I don't use mediaportal, so i don't need that portion of the software.
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Read the espixelstick instructions carefully - there some prerequisite libraries that need recent versions.
You also might need to use Hyperion.ng - I can’t remember if I added e131 to classic Hyperion
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Off the same mind, working on code to work with the Pi Zero W (Python based) and arrives today
It will have more than one function (MIC / Line detector) and has some flexibility due to running a "full" OS, overkill for only lamp but price wise about the same as Photon for instance with the same stable Wi-Fi chip.AtmoOrb I like to stick with Photon as with ESP had bad luck but probably some bad samples or firmwares.
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The $2 ESP modules can be tricky at first.
You need a good power supply - the 3.3v from a FTDI USB serial will always be flaky.
The correct pull-up resistors are also critical.The $10 nodemcu clones and h801 PWM led controllers make most of these issues go away.
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I ended up getting this ring (http://a.co/2MAA29b) with the nodemcu/arduino/esp8266 device (http://a.co/4YgfsxM). This will be my first time using arduino-esque hardware and software, so I'll just hope for the best! Thanks for letting me know about the power supply, i'll be sure to get a good one!
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If you go down the espixelstick route, read the read me carefully.
You’ll need a recent build of the arduino board - either latest from GitHub or the 2. 2.4 release candidate. -
i can highly recommend the espixel software! its damn fast! little bit tricky to install but if you read the files everything should be fine
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Thanks everyone for the help, I seem to have it working now! I initially was using the IP address of the raspberry pi in the app...I didn't realize I needed the address to be of the esp8266 device.
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Excellent !
Did you go down the espixelstick route ?
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