How to make a CheerLights controller with Arduino and Digi ConnectPort X2

You have many options for building a CheerLights controller. The idea behind the project is to have something synchronized with the rest of the world. You could simply have 3 LEDs of different colors sitting on your desk and knowing that the color being shown is the same color being displayed across the world. This tutorial is for only one option. If you come up with something new, please share it as others may want to use your version to join the CheerLights project.

Make your own CheerLights with Arduino, ioBridge and GE Color Effects

Parts:

• GE G-35 Color Effects Lights
• Arduino base board
• Digi ConnectPort X2
• XBee Series 2 Radios (x2)
• Female DC Power adapter - 2.1mm jack to screw terminal block [Adafruit]
• 2.1mm DC Power Plug with cable
• Hookup wire

Video Tutorial:

Arduino Source Code:

• CheerLights Arduino-ConnectPort-Controller Sketch
• GE Color Effects Library for Arduino 1.0

ioBridge Setup:

• Create “Serial Out” widget for the channel that has the Arduino connected to

Additional Resources:

• CheerLights GitHub
• Digital Misery