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NeoPixel LED Cortana Costume
Become your favorite video game character with 3d printing and diy electronics
by Ruiz Brothers
Add sewable NeoPixels and GEMMA to a bodysuit to make a light up Cortana costume.
Ultrasonic Ruler
3D Printing, LED and sensors equals ray blaster!
by Ruiz Brothers
Build a hand held sonar measuring tape!
NeoPixels on Raspberry Pi
How to control NeoPixel LEDs with Python on a Raspberry Pi!
by Tony DiCola
Learn how to install and use a Python library that lets you control NeoPixel/WS281x LEDs connected directly to a Raspberry Pi. No microcontroller needed!
Let’s Put LEDs in Things!
Intro to electronics for cosplayers, no prior experience required
by Phillip Burgess
For adding flair to a costume or prop, nothing offers more bang-for-buck than LEDs! Getting started is easy, and opens doors to more advanced projects.
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DIY Pocket LED Gamer - Tiny Tetris!
Fun with 16x8 pixels!
by Jianan Li
Build you own pocket Tetris gaming device that plays not only Tetris, but Snake and more! Choose your favorite color of LEDs, then 3D print a case.
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3D Printed Daft Punk Helmet
Build a wearable LED Helmet!
by Ruiz Brothers
In this project we’re going to show you build your own daft punk inspired helmet with 3d printing, and diy electronics.
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UV Manicure Lamp
Gel nail polish at home!
by Becky Stern
Build your own UV gel manicure lamp using Adafruit UV LEDs, PowerBoost 500c, a rechargeable battery, and 3D printing!
LED Tricks: Gamma Correction
RGB colors off? It’s not your LEDs or code…it’s biology!
by Phillip Burgess
A fluke of human perception makes LEDs appear brighter than you’d expect, skewing RGB color mixes. Here’s a software trick to work around this and get the colors you want.
LED Tricks: Gamma Correction
RGB colors off? It’s not your LEDs or code…it’s biology!
by Phillip Burgess
A fluke of human perception makes LEDs appear brighter than you’d expect, skewing RGB color mixes. Here’s a software trick to work around this and get the colors you want.
Madison's NeoClock - A PIC + KiCAD + NeoPixel adventure
A NeoPixel desk clock you may only have to set once.
by David Littell
This is a desk clock based on the NeoPixel ring-12 and -24. It displays hours, minutes, and seconds in a unique way using time-dependent colors and tapering. The clock adjusts its brightness according to ambient light and has a ChronoDot to keep extremely accurate time.
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3D Printed Glow-Spike Bracelet
An entry-level wearables project that includes 3D printing and LEDs.
by Rick Winscot
Come get your feet wet in wearables by combining a little 3D printing, a little soldering, some glue, and a few inexpensive parts!
1,500 NeoPixel LED Curtain with Raspberry Pi and Fadecandy
Make Something Beautiful. And Bright. Really Bright.
by Phillip Burgess
What your new apartment really needs is an upgrade to that beaded curtain - why not liven it up with a massive 1,500-LED NeoPixel curtain? NeoPixels + Raspberry Pi + Fadecandy == AWESOME! This project will show you how you too can build this massive and enjoyable flexible display. If you're interested in any other kind of large-scale NeoPixel project, this guide will help with all your detailed questions with Phil Burgess' hard-earned tips and techniques.
Close Encounters Hat
Surpise your friends with a mother ship on your head, Spielberg style.
by Leslie Birch
The Close Encounters hat is a nod to the incredible movie -- with lights and sounds that mimic the mother ship, all stowed under the brim. A vibration sensor triggers the action, while the NeoPixels and Piezo buzzer provide the show. Get ready to change up that next kiss or rock a quiet movie theater.
LED Friendship Bracelet
Glowing sequins for summer nights
by Becky Stern
Get your nautical knot on and build a soft circuit in a paracord bracelet. The carrick knot holds two cr1220 batteries, and the two LED sequins light up when you fasten the magnetic clasp.
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Trinket NeoPixel LED Longboard
Upgrade your ride with lots, and lots of NeoPixels!
by Ruiz Brothers
Light up your board with NeoPixel Rings and NeoPixel strips. Mount the electronics with 3D printed parts.
LED Backpack Displays on Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone Black
Use LED matrix, bar graph, and segment displays on your favorite small board computer.
by Tony DiCola
Learn how to install and use the Adafruit Python LED backpack library to use LED backpack displays with the Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone Black.
NeoPixel 60 Ring Wall Clock
A simple clock using the NeoPixel 60 Ring
by Andy Doro
Create your own colorful ring of time using a NeoPixel 60 Ring, an Arduino (or compatible) and a Real-Time-Clock module. It'll even keep the time when unplugged!
3D Printed LED Knuckle Jewelry
Add blinky to your bling!
by Ruiz Brothers
Customize some fun 3D printed jewelry with electronics that spell out words
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UNTZtrument: a Trellis MIDI Instrument
UNTZ UNTZ UNTZ!
by Phillip Burgess
Build and customize your very own open-source button grid controller. This DIY kit comes with delicious translucent button pads, driver boards, diffused white LEDS and a custom laser cut enclosure. The result is a sturdy and elegant but also super-hackable controller device for music, video…or something else???
IRIS LED and Prop Guards
Turn your Iris into a safe flying UFO
by Ruiz Brothers
3D Printed drone lights and prop guards for safe flying!
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3D Printed LED Fire Horns
Fire up that next gig or party fire horns!
by Ruiz Brothers
These horns are flexible to the touch and use LEDs to make it look like they're on fire! With a tiny micro-controller and some NeoPixel LEDs, you make can a devlish costume with small or large 3D printed horns.
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3D Printed LED Fire Horns
Fire up that next gig or party fire horns!
by Ruiz Brothers
These horns are flexible to the touch and use LEDs to make it look like they're on fire! With a tiny micro-controller and some NeoPixel LEDs, you make can a devlish costume with small or large 3D printed horns.
Free-Wired 3x3x3 NeoPixel Cube
Eye Candy in Three Dimensions
by Rick Winscot
Time to make your own LED cube... without shift registers or limitations of a single color. That's right, three dimensions, easy setup, and all the color!
Wearable miniPOV4
3D Print a flexible armband for miniPOV4
by Ruiz Brothers
Protect your miniPOV with a 3D Printed enclosure and armband!
NeoPixel Punk Collar
GEMMA + LED studs
by Becky Stern
Build the perfect accessory for that next dance party or Burning Man with five color-changing NeoPixels studded onto a leather collar and GEMMA!