Particle Argon and Neopixels

[VideoLiam]

Hi,

Have you tried using a multi meter to check the output voltage of the Argon 3.3V is infact 3.3V and it might be worth checking the voltage of your chosen data pin. Although its will not be 3.3V DC it should read pretty close on a DVM, check with a scope if you can.

There have be other discussions on this matter

XENON / ARGON - Neopixel.cpp error

I am using a lot of Neopixels in my projects. After receiving my ARGONS and XENONS I wanted to put some LED’s on and light the place up, but god this error. #error "*** PLATFORM_ID not supported by this library. PLATFORM should be Core, Photon, P1, Electron or RedBear Duo ***" I Know that it must be because the lib is referenced to the device_ID, and not supporting the new MESH devices, then my question is, is there a way around this? or will the lib be updated? Thanks,

And it looks like people cracked it. So other issues could be;

1. Not all neo pixels are the same, some are more forgiving in pushing their limits than others. Try a different brand.

2. Are you using a capacitor on the neo pixel DC in? You should be able to live without for just a few neopixels.

3. Are you using a resistor on the data line. You can often live without it.

Liam