Hi Everyone,
1)
If you still need some visual help putting your LOL together see this:
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1.2)
Once you get it all soldered up, run this test code linked below before we start the next class. It will light up all your LED’s:
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2)
The required reading for next class is:
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3)
If you want to get more advanced (next weeks homework), the official library for the shield is hosted here:
The file you want to use is LoLShield V0.2.beta.zip
a)
To install this library create a folder in your Arduino folder called “libraries”, if it is not there already.
b)
Bring the LoL_Shield V0.2.beta.zip file into this new libraries folder, and unzip it there.
c)
restart Arduino and you should be able to see new examples in: File>Examples>LoLShield>
d)
Run the Basic_Test and fonttest sketches.
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4)
There is another great sketch and accompanying libraries called LoL-shield-dynamic-banner, that displays text you type into the serial window.
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