We are using the neopixel grid to display the past, present and future annual mean temperatures in Canada.
Data used for this activity DATA
Cycle through the three different time periods programmed.
Each time the period is represented by a lit LED on the micro:bit.
The set time periods are 1976-2005, 2021-2050 and 2051-2080.
Cycle through the three different programmed years.
Each year is represented by a lit LED on the micro:bit.
The set years for each time period are:
Period 1 (1976-2005) includes data for the years 1980, 1990 and 2005.
Period 2 (2021-2050) includes data for the years 2030, 2040 and 2050.
Period 3 (2051-2080) includes data for the years 2060, 2070 and 2080.
Toggle between low and high-temperature scenarios for Period 2 and Period 3.
One of the rows of the neopixel will have colour lights representing different temperatures.
The lights on the matrix will change each time buttons A, B or A+B are pressed, representing the temperature in each province that year.
Once the project is assembled, the neopixel LEDs will light up points in each province on the map pre-printed on the cardstock sheet.
In the next section, we this same topic, but this time using a neopixel ring.
| Quantity | Material |
|---|---|
blue - Low mean temperature. Below or equal to 9ºC.
purple - Medium mean temperature. Between 9ºC and 12ºC.
yellow - High mean temperature. Between 13ºC and 15ºC.
red - Very Hight mean temperature. Above 15ºC.
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micro:bit
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battery pack
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set of 3 alligator clips to M connector
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neopixel grid
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pre-cut cardstock sheet
