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
Step 2: Preparing for painting.
Cut connectors, put them inside the box and cover with tape
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)
Step 4: put LEDs strip inside
connect led strip
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.
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.
Step 5: checking if everything works
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.
Step 7: setting all together
glue top to the main part / cut the fiber vinyl / apply it to the top
Step 8: Arduino & Blynk
Blynk QR code:
Arduino:
To upload code you will need to add NodeMCU library to Arduino software
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
Go to files and click on the preference in the Arduino IDE
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.
http://arduino.esp8266.com/stable/package_esp8266com_index.json
click OK to close the preference Tab.
After completing the above steps , go to Tools and board, and then select board Manager
Navigate to esp8266 by esp8266 community and install the software for Arduino.
