/tv_ambient_light

DIY TV Ambient Light

Primary LanguageC++

0. How it works

  • The video content will be played on the laptop/desktop, and the output is connected to TV via HDMI.
  • The Prismatik software on the laptop/desktop will capture the screen, averaging the edge's pixels colour, and send the command to LED string via serial port.

1. Hardware

Components:

Schematic:

  • Connect GND of 5V power supply to GND of arduino to keep sync
  • Digital output of Arduino -> resistor -> data line of led string

2. Arduino Code

  • See arduino_led_tring.ino
  • Edit the correct number of led
  • Edit the output pin (Default is D3).

3. Software

4. References