Show LEDs

Shows a picture on the LED screen.

basic.showLeds(`
    . . . . .
    . # . # .
    . . # . .
    # . . . #
    . # # # .
    `
)

Parameters

  • leds is a string that controls which LEDs are on and off.
  • interval is an optional number that means how many milliseconds to wait after showing a picture. If you are programming with blocks, interval is set at 400 milliseconds.

See how the Calliope mini shows numbers, text, and displays images by watching this video about LEDs.

Example

This program shows a picture with the show leds function.

basic.showLeds(`
    # # . # #
    # # . # #
    . # # # .
    . # . # .
    . # . # .
    `
)

If you are programming in JavaScript, # means an LED that is turned on and . means an LED that is turned off.

See also

plot leds, show animation