1. What you will build
Create a color-mixing lamp using RGB LED and potentiometers.
Guided tutorial
Mood Lamp
Create a color-mixing lamp using RGB LED and potentiometers.
beginner · 25 Sept 2026
Difficulty
beginner
Learning complexity
Sections
6
Structured content blocks
Topics
7
Linked learning concepts
Related links
5
Next steps and references
2. Wire RGB LED
Connect RGB LED to PWM pins 9, 10, 11 for R, G, B.
3. Add 3 Pots
Connect 3 potentiometers to A0, A1, A2 for color control.
4. Read Values
Read each pot and map to 0-255 for PWM.
5. Mix Colors
Apply values to RGB pins to mix any color.
6. Add Effects
Press a button to cycle through preset colors or modes.
FAQ
Can I try Mood Lamp in the simulator?
Yes. Use the Open in Lab action to load the guided build in the browser-based simulator.
Next step
Open this tutorial in the lab
Load the guided build in Ayantrik Lab and follow the same components and steps inside the simulator.