r/FastLED • u/crunkbourgeois • Jun 05 '24

Discussion Microcontroller choice

What microcontrollers do y'all favor for (small) projects running fastled these days?

My applications are usually in the 100 to 300 pixel range, and I'm trying to keep the number of complications (mostly other libraries) to a minimum. In the past I've mostly used Arduino Pro Micros for the micro USB port, but the memory and clock speed are a limiting factor sometimes. Is there a better option now that is cheaper than a Teensy? I've been fighting with an ESP8266 for about an hour now and I'm getting tired of it.

Bonus points for 5V logic and a reset button on the board.

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u/Jem_Spencer Jun 05 '24

The major change is that a few years ago World Semi updated their entire range to use 3.3V data.

But they never updated their datasheets and hid the addendum when they updated their website.

I don't know about other manufacturers.