The system takes continual screenshots and averages the pixel colors before sending the data to the Arduino over USB.As with the audio ambient lighting, using pulse-width modulating each channel, the ...

Similarly, one BS170 mosfet was used in my prototype to drive the 3 x White LEDs strip. This part number (and ofcourse the LED type) is not very critical. If you want to use a bi-polar transistor, don ...

Using motion detectors and an Arduino you can trigger lights, fans, or even an pneumatically controlled cleaver-wielding clown to help add your house to the “if you dare” list.