RGB LED Tutorial (using an Arduino) (RGBL)

Step 3 Example Circuit

Time to move on to controlling your RGB LEDs with an Arduino.

For the example code to follow you'll need three RGB LEDs and 9 current limiting resistors (avaliable for purchase in the UK from oomlout.co.uk )

Wire up the circuit below.

There are two ways to do this. For the more advanced consult the schematic below.

Or for the less advanced you can download a breadboard layout sheet (the pdf below). Print this out and lay it over your breadboard for convenient component placement.