How do I wire and control the KY-016 Full Color RGB LED Module with an Arduino?

To wire and control the KY-016 Full Color RGB LED Module with an Arduino, you’ll typically need to connect the three color pins (R, G, B) to three PWM-capable pins on the Arduino (like digital pins 3, 5, and 6). If the module is a common anode type, connect the common pin to the 5V pin on the Arduino. If it’s a common cathode type, connect the common pin to a ground (GND) pin on the Arduino. Here’s a general wiring guide:

  • Connect the R pin of the module to an Arduino PWM pin (e.g., pin 3).
  • Connect the G pin of the module to another Arduino PWM pin (e.g., pin 5).
  • Connect the B pin of the module to a third Arduino PWM pin (e.g., pin 6).
  • Connect the common pin of the module to either 5V (for common anode) or GND (for common cathode).

After wiring, you can control the LED by using the analogWrite() function in Arduino. For example, to set the LED to display a red color, you would write different PWM values to the R, G, and B pins to achieve the desired color.