RainbowStudio

RainbowStudio is a cool GUI front-end tool that helps you control Rainbowduinos. It’s like having your own remote for these devices!

Easy Firmware Uploads

With RainbowStudio, you can upload firmware without needing the Arduino IDE. That means it's super simple to get started! You can also drive a display, simulate a virtual Rainbowduino, and edit RBD (RainbowDashboard command stream) files all in one place.

No Installation Needed

This software comes as a standard Windows executable or in a JAR file for other platforms. The best part? You don’t need to install anything. Just download it and run it!

User-Friendly Control Panel

When you open RainbowStudio, you'll see the control panel window pop up. Here’s what you can do:

• Upload any of the six firmwares included with the software to your Rainbowduino.


• Connect directly to a Rainbowduino and drive its display.


• Create a virtual Rainbowduino and operate it just like the real deal.


• Edit RBD files and show them on either a real or virtual Rainbowduino.

About RainbowDashboard

RainbowDashboard, created by Seeed Studio, is third-party firmware for the Rainbowduino. It has some neat features:

• A clean and easy-to-read code base.


• Compatible with standard firmware from version 2.0 onward.


• No Arduino host needed—just talk directly to your Rainbowduino in UART mode!


• Works with both versions 2.0 and 3.0 of the device.


• Double-buffered graphics operations for smoother visuals.


• A built-in software real-time clock.


• The ability to animate right from your Rainbowduino!


• You’ll also get full Windows ANSI character support (CP1252), which is pretty handy!

Cross-Platform Compatibility

The best thing about RainbowStudio? It's cross-platform! You can use it on Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux without any hassle.

Learn More About Installation

If you're curious about how to install and use this awesome utility on your Mac, detailed instructions are available at this link: Download here!.