The ASX00010 – MKR RGB Shield is designed for creating light installations and displays with its matrix of 84 RGB LEDs organized in a 12×7 layout. It’s ideal for scrolling texts, simple animations, and even creating retro games.

Specifications:

• LEDs: 84 RGB APA102 LEDs, offering dense and bright lighting with full RGB colors.
• Input Voltage: 5V.
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V.
• Maximum Current: 2.5A.
• Communication: Uses SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) for communication.
• Dimensions: Length is 61.5 mm, and width is 27 mm.
• Weight: 32 grams.

Learning Resources:

MKR RGB Shield Documentation

Getting Started with the MKR RGB Shield

Applications and Projects:

The ASX00010 – MKR RGB Shield is versatile and allows for various applications and projects that can be both fun and educational. Here are some potential uses and project ideas for the MKR RGB Shield:

• Simple Light Installations: With its 84 programmable RGB LEDs arranged in a 12×7 matrix, the shield is perfect for creating vibrant light displays right out of the box.
• Scrolling Texts: Utilize the shield for displaying scrolling text messages, which can be customized for various applications like alerts, notifications, or just decorative messages.
• Simple Animations: The dense and bright LEDs of the shield can be programmed to create simple yet captivating animations, making it suitable for adding visual interest to projects.
• Retro Games: The matrix can be used to design and play basic retro games, adding a fun and interactive element to your projects.
• Smart Lamp: By mounting the shield on top of any MKR board, you can transform it into a connected smart lamp, allowing for color changes and brightness adjustments via the Arduino IoT cloud.
• Educational Projects: The shield can be used in educational settings to teach programming concepts, electronics, and the basics of digital art, making learning engaging and interactive.
• Creative Coding: Experiment with the Arduino_MKRRGB and ArduinoGraphics libraries to draw shapes, fill colors, and create outlines, exploring the boundaries of creative coding.