-->September 6th, 2025<--
Thank you to GolfCharlie and Claude Code for fixing the code to work with the newly changed FAA API! They have saved a lot of time. A new image has been created and will be uploaded today and available later tonight. If you don't want or need the image, you can visit https://github.com/markyharris/livesectional and incorporate the changes into your board now.
--->September 5th, 2025<--
There has been another change to the FAA API which has again broke the map. We are currently working on this. Check back for fix. If you have the fix please post it. - Mark
Can this program be ran using WS2801 Bulbs? I have my map with bulbs in holes but I cant get them to light with Livesectional v4 or Categorical Sectional. I know my wiring is correct for Categorical Sectional. Please help. I would even do a Zoom call to try and figure it out.
Hi,
No based on the fact that these use 4 wires ( https://www.adafruit.com/product/322 ), instead of the 3 wire models that LiveSectional was based on (i.e. WS2811).
It uses a different library than what LiveSectional was written for. I suppose you could install the proper library, located here; https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_WS2801
I'm not sure what steps would be needed to alter the code however. If you are the adventurous type, I can point you in a couple directions and would be happy to offer suggestions. However, I won't be able to rewrite the code to accommodate this model anytime soon. It might be easier to purchase the correct model and redo the map. Let me know what you decide, and I'll help as best I can. - Mark
