# PyPortal NeoPixel Color Picker

## Overview

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/073/674/medium800thumb/led_strips_PyPortalNeoPixelColorPicker.jpg?1553706094)

This simple project adds a little color to your life with CircuitPython, PyPortal and NeoPixels. Add two NeoPixel strips to your PyPortal, and display colored buttons that you can touch to set the LED colors. Wave your hand over the PyPortal light sensor to switch between controlling each strip separately or both together.

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/073/675/medium800/led_strips_PyPortalColorPickerOrangePurple.jpg?1553706120)

There's no soldering needed for this project! The PyPortal has two 3-pin JST connectors on it, labeled D3 and D4. These connectors work perfectly with 3-pin JST NeoPixel strips.

To build this project, simply plug one of these NeoPixel strips into each of the two connectors on the PyPortal.

![led_strips_PyPortalNeoPixelsPluggingIn.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/073/753/medium640/led_strips_PyPortalNeoPixelsPluggingIn.jpg?1553724032)

![led_strips_PyPortalNeoPixelsPluggedIn.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/073/754/medium640/led_strips_PyPortalNeoPixelsPluggedIn.jpg?1553724049)

## Parts
### Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display

[Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116)
 **PyPortal** , our easy-to-use IoT device that allows you to create all the things for the “Internet of Things” in minutes. Make custom touch screen interface GUIs, all open-source, and Python-powered using&nbsp;tinyJSON / APIs to get news, stock, weather, cat photos,...

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![Front view of a Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display with a pyportal logo image on the display. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4116-00.jpeg)

### USB cable - USB A to Micro-B

[USB cable - USB A to Micro-B](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592)
This here is your standard A to micro-B USB cable, for USB 1.1 or 2.0. Perfect for connecting a PC to your Metro, Feather, Raspberry Pi or other dev-board or microcontroller

Approximately 3 feet / 1 meter long

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![USB cable - USB A to Micro-B - 3 foot long](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/592-01.jpg)

### 5V 2A Switching Power Supply w/ USB-A Connector

[5V 2A Switching Power Supply w/ USB-A Connector](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1994)
Our 5V 2A USB power adapter is the perfect choice for powering single-board computers like Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, or anything else that's power-hungry!

This adapter was specifically designed to provide 5.25V, not 5V, but we still call it a 5V USB adapter. We did this on purpose to...

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![5V 2A Switching Power Supply with  USB-A Connector](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/1994-01.jpg)

This project can control two of these strips:

### Adafruit NeoPixel LED Strip with 3-pin JST PH 2mm Connector

[Adafruit NeoPixel LED Strip with 3-pin JST PH 2mm Connector](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3919)
Plug in and glow, this **Adafruit NeoPixel LED Strip with JST PH Connector** has **30 total LEDs** in a **"60 LED per meter" spacing** , and is 0.5 meters long, in classy Adafruit Black. Its not too long, but has lots of glowing action.<a...></a...>

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![Adafruit NeoPixel LED Strip with 3-pin JST PH Connector lit up rainbow](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3919-01.jpg)

That's all there is to it! Now you're ready to set up the software on your PyPortal. Let's get started!

- [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-neopixel-color-picker/install-circuitpython.md)

## Featured Products

### Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display

[Adafruit PyPortal - CircuitPython Powered Internet Display](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116)
 **PyPortal** , our easy-to-use IoT device that allows you to create all the things for the “Internet of Things” in minutes. Make custom touch screen interface GUIs, all open-source, and Python-powered using&nbsp;tinyJSON / APIs to get news, stock, weather, cat photos,...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4116)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4116/guides)
### Adafruit NeoPixel LED Strip with 3-pin JST PH 2mm Connector

[Adafruit NeoPixel LED Strip with 3-pin JST PH 2mm Connector](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3919)
Plug in and glow, this **Adafruit NeoPixel LED Strip with JST PH Connector** has **30 total LEDs** in a **"60 LED per meter" spacing** , and is 0.5 meters long, in classy Adafruit Black. Its not too long, but has lots of glowing action.<a...></a...>

Out of Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3919)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3919/guides)
### USB cable - USB A to Micro-B

[USB cable - USB A to Micro-B](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592)
This here is your standard A to micro-B USB cable, for USB 1.1 or 2.0. Perfect for connecting a PC to your Metro, Feather, Raspberry Pi or other dev-board or microcontroller

Approximately 3 feet / 1 meter long

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/592/guides)
### 5V 2A Switching Power Supply w/ USB-A Connector

[5V 2A Switching Power Supply w/ USB-A Connector](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1994)
Our 5V 2A USB power adapter is the perfect choice for powering single-board computers like Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, or anything else that's power-hungry!

This adapter was specifically designed to provide 5.25V, not 5V, but we still call it a 5V USB adapter. We did this on purpose to...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1994)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1994/guides)

## Related Guides

- [Adafruit PyPortal - IoT for CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-pyportal.md)
- [PyPortal Smart Thermometer with Analog Devices ADT7410, Adafruit IO and CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-smart-thermometer-with-analog-devices-adt7410-adafruit-io-and-circuitpython.md)
- [PyPortal Tides Viewer](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-tides-viewer.md)
- [Use circup to easily keep your CircuitPython libraries up to date](https://learn.adafruit.com/keep-your-circuitpython-libraries-on-devices-up-to-date-with-circup.md)
- [PyPortal WFH Busy Sounds Simulator](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-wfh-busy-sounds-simulator.md)
- [Cleveland Museum of Art PyPortal Frame](https://learn.adafruit.com/cleveland-museum-of-art-pyportal-frame.md)
- [PyPortal Calculator using the Displayio UI Elements](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-calculator-using-the-displayio-ui-elements.md)
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- [PyPortal Astronauts in Space](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-astronauts-in-space.md)
- [PyPortal Air Quality Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-air-quality-display.md)
- [CircuitPython Turtle Graphics](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-turtle-graphics.md)
- [PyPortal MQTT Sensor Node/Control Pad for Home Assistant](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-mqtt-sensor-node-control-pad-home-assistant.md)
- [CircuitPython Neko Kitty with Displayio](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-neko-kitty-with-displayio.md)
- [PyPortal IoT Plant Monitor with Google Cloud IoT Core and CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-iot-plant-monitor-with-google-cloud-iot-core-and-circuitpython.md)
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