[chbot] Flashing lights

[Mark Beckett]

Last night I had a set of neoPixel LED's flashing, and a some questions 
over their use.




I entered element14's Wireless Charging Challenge
http://www.element14.com/community/roadTests/1261
which sought some ideas other than charging a phone.

The lights are for use in an illuminated Beer Tap, which started off as 
a conversation with Simon from Wurth in Germany.
http://www.element14.com/community/roadTests/1261

I started looking at EL film, but the 500mA current for the amount of 
light was not as good.
While not 100% practical in this form, it does have some possible 
commercial usefulness to replace the ordinary lamp.


The Challenge finishes on the 27th, however if you want to vote it's 
open here.
http://www.element14.com/community/polls/1826

You'll need to register on element14's community website (seperate to 
the element14 shop site)
https://www.element14.com/community/create-account.jspa?ICID=hp-register



If you are interested in the neoPixels
https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-neopixel-uberguide/overview
I believe you can also buy them from the 'free shipping' suppliers as 
well as Hadley at Nicegear.
https://nicegear.co.nz/search/?q=neopixel


Cheers
Mark