HexaLeaf

Parts:

  • 1x NodeMCU
  • WS2812b LED-strip ~4m
  • 5V Power Supply (10A)
  • Paint
  • Primer
  • Plexiglass
  • 3d printer

Result:

Demo video:

October 2019 Update:

Process

Step 1: create a 3d model and printing

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Step 2: Preparing for painting.

Cut connectors, put them inside the box and cover with tape

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Step 3: Primer/Painting

if your 3d model is red color, than it's better to use grey primer first to avoid too many layers of white painting)

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Step 4: put LEDs strip inside

connect led strip

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connect led strip to connectors
then I realised that with 5 pin connectors would be everything much easier and cleaner.
with 3/4 pin connector you need to be more careful when you connect one hexagon to another.
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Step 5: checking if everything works

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Step 6: making top part

It is easier to scoring and snapping plexiglass, but since i wanted to save some space and I used saw.

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Step 7: setting all together

glue top to the main part / cut the fiber vinyl / apply it to the top

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Step 8: Arduino & Blynk

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Blynk QR code:
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Arduino:
To upload code you will need to add NodeMCU library to Arduino software
Here is how to add it:
Firstly open the Arduino IDE
Go to files and click on the preference in the Arduino IDE
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copy the below code in the Additional boards Manager
http://arduino.esp8266.com/stable/package_esp8266com_index.json
click OK to close the preference Tab.
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After completing the above steps , go to Tools and board, and then select board Manager
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Navigate to esp8266 by esp8266 community and install the software for Arduino.

Artiom

Hello! I am Artiom and I'm the light man. 💡😅 Enjoy working with LEDs and create other tech projects. Lately I have started hiking and travelling, taking pictures and videos of nature from different angles.