Week 3: Circuit boards 3 and 4

 Circuit Board 3: RGB LED

The purpose of the circuit board is to use jumpers and resistors to power a LED that changes colors.  The LED has 4 different prongs, but changes to red, green, and blue.  



Code: 



Circuit Board 4: Multiple LEDs

The purpose of the board is to use multiple resistors and LED lights.  This board also lights the LED up lights in order back and forth.  





Challenge: Combining the circuits

This circuit combined the RGB LED and Driving multiple LEDs.  The RGB LED had to be moved over a row due to the use of board #4 holes.  Since the same holes could not be used, the RGB LED only blinked blue.  




Final Reflection:

Now, with the use of the diagrams and videos, it is becoming easier to build the boards.  I am starting to understand the use of the resistors and jumper cables.  The cables and jumpers have to align for the lights to illuminate.  It is very tedious to build the circuit as more items are added on.  I am still finding the changing of codes difficult.  I tried combining code 3 and 4, and an error message appeared.  I still have to grow in that area.  

Although the code combining did not work,  I am proud that I was able to make adjustments to the board for the singe 4 prong LED to light up. I tried having it to light up in all colors, but it did not work.  






 





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