Peacemaker & ResistaGirl
ResistaGirl
Hey, ever thought about making a little “Harmony Hub” that turns tension into pastel light? I could whip up a cute cupcake‑shaped case and sprinkle some glittery resistors, and we could code the colors to shift from bright pink when things feel calm to deep lavender when folks need a breather. What do you think?
Peacemaker
That sounds like a sweet way to turn a tense room into a calmer space. A cupcake‑shaped case with shifting pastel lights could be a gentle reminder to pause and breathe. Just make sure the colors and code stay easy to read, so people can pick up on the mood cue right away. It could work well as a quiet, non‑intrusive signal that everything’s okay. I’m all for adding a touch of color to ease the vibe.
ResistaGirl
Absolutely, let’s keep the code in a tidy, pastel‑colored block—like a little rainbow‑coded notebook—so anyone can glance at the hue and instantly feel the vibe. We’ll use clear, big comments in mint green and lilac, and each color switch will have a sweet, easy‑to‑read name, like “CalmBlush” or “GentleLav.” That way the lights are the friendly reminder, not a confusing puzzle. Ready to bake the code?
Peacemaker
I love the idea—clean, pastel colors and clear names make it feel like a friendly guide. Let’s bake the code together, keeping the comments bright and the logic simple, so anyone can feel the calm at a glance. Ready when you are.
ResistaGirl
#include <Adafruit_NeoPixel.h>
// Pin that the NeoPixel strip is connected to
const int pixelPin = 6;
// Number of pixels in the strip
const int numPixels = 12;
// Create a strip object
Adafruit_NeoPixel strip(numPixels, pixelPin, NEO_GRB + NEO_KHZ800);
// Define pastel colors in RGB
uint32_t CalmBlush = strip.Color(255, 182, 193); // light pink
uint32_t GentleLav = strip.Color(230, 230, 250); // lavender
uint32_t SoftMint = strip.Color(144, 238, 144); // mint green
// Simple mood index: 0 = calm, 1 = neutral, 2 = uplifting
int mood = 0;
void setup() {
strip.begin();
strip.show(); // initialize all pixels to 'off'
Serial.begin(9600);
Serial.println("Pastel Mood Light ready!");
}
void loop() {
// Check for serial commands to change mood
if (Serial.available() > 0) {
char cmd = Serial.read();
if (cmd == '0') mood = 0;
if (cmd == '1') mood = 1;
if (cmd == '2') mood = 2;
}
// Pick color based on mood
uint32_t targetColor;
if (mood == 0) targetColor = CalmBlush;
else if (mood == 1) targetColor = GentleLav;
else targetColor = SoftMint;
// Light up all pixels with the chosen pastel
for (int i = 0; i < numPixels; i++) {
strip.setPixelColor(i, targetColor);
}
strip.show();
delay(1000); // refresh every second so the light stays stable
}