Getting Started with the Teensy
Are you new to the Teensy product line? Make sure to check out our Getting Started with Teensy tutorial before adding this powerful microcontroller to your project!
The Teensy line is a collection of microcontrollers from PJRC, based around several different powerful ICs. If you have not already, make sure to check out our tutorial on Getting Started with the Teensy for tips on soldering headers and programming the development board for your projects!
Getting Started with the Teensy
June 18, 2015
Basic intro to the Teensy line of products, with soldering and programming suggestions.
Need some inspiration for your next project? Here are a few tutorials using the Teensy.
RGB Panel Jumbotron
This tutorial will show you how to combine a webcam, a 32x32 RGB LED panel, and a Teensy 3.1 to stream video from the webcam, pixelate it, and display it on the LED panel - LIVE.
Vox Imperium: Stormtrooper Voice Changer
Add some flair to your Imperial uniform by changing your voice using a Teensy 3.2 and Prop Shield.
LuMini Ring Hookup Guide
The LuMini Rings (APA102-2020) are the highest resolution LED rings available.
LuMini 8x8 Matrix Hookup Guide
The LuMini 8x8 Matrix (APA102-2020) are the highest resolution LED matrix available.
One of the things I REALLY like about the more recent Teensy's (3.5 and later) is that they have a built-in true Real Time Clock that can be powered by a separate battery!