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92 lines
2.2 KiB
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# RGB_LED Library for MicroBlocks
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Welcome to the **RGB LED Library** for MicroBlocks!
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This library makes it easy for anyone—even if you don’t know how to code or use a computer much—to control a fan motor using simple blocks in MicroBlocks.
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## Features
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- **Easy drag-and-drop blocks** for controlling your fan motor
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- **No coding required**
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- **Control the color of the LED**
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- **Beginner-friendly instructions**
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## Getting Started
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**What you need:**
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- Spark microcontroller and connecting wires
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- MicroBlocks IDE installed ([Download here](https://microblocks.fun/download/))
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- A fan motor and basic connecting wires
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## Installation
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1. **Download the Fan Motor Library:**
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Download the library file from [here](RGB_LED.ubl).
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2. **Open MicroBlocks IDE** on your computer.
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3. **Add the Library:**
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- Go to the library manager in MicroBlocks.
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- Click “Import Library” or drag and drop the downloaded file into the IDE.
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## How to Use
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1. **Connect your RGB LED** to your microcontroller’s pins (see your board’s pinout for details).
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2. **Open MicroBlocks IDE** and make sure your board is connected.
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3. **Find the Fan Motor blocks** in the blocks menu.
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4. **Drag the blocks** you want to use into your script area.
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- For example:
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- “Set Pin Value
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- Change LED Color"
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5. **Click the green flag** or “Run” to start controlling your fan!
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## Example Project
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RGB LED block, start by entering the pin number where your RGB LED is connected.
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You have two ways to set the color:
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1. **Select a Color:**
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Choose which color you want the LED to display by selecting from the available options.
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2. **Enter a Color Name:**
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Type the color name (e.g., "White") into the color field.
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**Note:** The first letter must be capitalized.
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**Available Colors:**
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Red, Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue, White.
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## Troubleshooting
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- **Fan not spinning?**
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- Double-check your wiring.
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- Make sure your microcontroller is powered on.
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- **Blocks not showing up?**
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- Make sure you imported the library correctly.
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- **Still stuck?**
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- See the “Contact” section below!
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*Have fun building with your fan motor!*
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