Getting Started

Learn the basics to get your LED strip up and running with FastLED.

Difficulty Level: ⭐ Beginner Time to Complete: 5-10 minutes (reading and planning your learning path) Prerequisites: None - this is your starting point You'll Learn:

• What topics are covered in the getting-started section
• The recommended order for learning FastLED basics
• Which documents to read based on your current needs (hardware, software, or concepts)
• How to navigate from setup to your first working LED program
• What to explore after completing the getting-started section

Contents

• Installation and Setup - How to install FastLED for your platform
• Hardware Requirements - What components you need
• Basic Concepts - Core ideas behind LED programming
• Your First Blink Example - Write and run your first LED program

Quick Start

New to FastLED? Start here:

1. Read Hardware Requirements to ensure you have the right components
2. Follow Installation and Setup for your development environment
3. Learn Basic Concepts to understand how LED programming works
4. Try Your First Blink Example to get your LEDs blinking

Once you're comfortable with these basics, move on to Core Concepts to deepen your understanding.