Software

To control the LED strips you'll need to edit the files on the Raspberry Pi. The most fluent method we've tried is to use Thonny.

Thonny

• Install Thonny: Works on Linux (see note below), Windows, and Mac, but not Chromebooks.
• Interpreter: You can use any python interpreter, but Thonny makes it easier when you set the interpreter to CircuitPython.
• Set the interpreter to CircuitPython: Either on the bottom right corner of the Thonny Window or through Tools-> Options -> Interpreter. You may also need to set the Port to "RPi" in the Interpreter window.
• Linux Note: you may have to run the command sudo usermod -a -G dialout $USER to get Thonny to communicate with the Pi.