A 16×16 WS2812B LED matrix running Conway's Game of Life on a Raspberry Pi Pico W. Cells change color based on how long they've survived.
| Age | Color |
|---|---|
| 1 | Neon Green |
| 2–5 | Cyan → Deep Blue |
| 6+ | Deep Purple |
| Dead | Off |
- Button — randomize grid
- Potentiometer — simulation speed
- Auto-reset — triggers after 3 identical generations (still-life detection)
- Raspberry Pi Pico W
- 16×16 WS2812B LED panel (serpentine wired)
- Tactile button
- 10kΩ potentiometer
- MicroPython (working demo)
- C/Pico SDK (planned port)