From 38e59172c3e7dc44e20cf737b05a5f33c5fd72cd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: David Madison Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2017 22:54:14 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 6 ++++-- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index cf1b638..1a58576 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -6,7 +6,9 @@ This project modifies the Adalight protocol to use [FastLED](https://github.com/FastLED/FastLED) ([fastled.io](http://fastled.io)). This expands Adalight to, in theory, work with *[any supported FastLED strip](https://github.com/FastLED/FastLED/wiki/Chipset-reference)* including WS2812B (aka Adafruit NeoPixels). -In addition to ambilight setups, the protocol can be used to stream *any* color data from a computer to supported LED strips. +In addition to ambilight setups, the protocol can be used to stream *any* color data over serial from a computer to supported LED strips. + +For this sketch to work, you'll need to have a copy of the FastLED library. You can download FastLED [from GitHub](https://github.com/FastLED/FastLED) or through the libraries manager of the Arduino IDE. This program was writen using FastLED 3.1.3 - note that earlier versions of FastLED are untested and may not work properly. ## Configuration @@ -33,7 +35,7 @@ I've only tested the code with the WS2812B strips I have on hand, but so far it ## Credits and Contributions -Thanks to Adafruit for the initial code and the Adalight protocol. The base for the original FastLED modifications is [this gist](https://gist.github.com/jamesabruce/09d79a56d270ed37870c) by [James Bruce](https://github.com/jamesabruce). Thanks James! +Thanks to Adafruit for the initial code and for developing the Adalight protocol. The base for the original FastLED modifications is [this gist](https://gist.github.com/jamesabruce/09d79a56d270ed37870c) by [James Bruce](https://github.com/jamesabruce). Thanks James! Pull requests to improve this software are always welcome!