The QT Py does not have an onboard red LED like so many other boards. We just didn't have any room! Instead, though, you get a very tiny RGB NeoPixel which you can use to give visual feedback.

To use it, first install the NeoPixel library

This example will get you started!

#include <Adafruit_NeoPixel.h>

// create a pixel strand with 1 pixel on PIN_NEOPIXEL
Adafruit_NeoPixel pixels(1, PIN_NEOPIXEL);

void setup() {
    pixels.begin();  // initialize the pixel
}

void loop() {
    // set the first pixel #0 to red
    pixels.setPixelColor(0, pixels.Color(255, 0, 0));
    // and write the data
    pixels.show();
  
    delay(1000);
    
    // turn off the pixel
    pixels.clear();
    pixels.show();
  
    delay(1000);
}

This guide was first published on Sep 30, 2020. It was last updated on Mar 13, 2024.

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