# Star Fragment IoT Lamp
## Overview
https://youtu.be/j6_Fr98rQgY
Inspired by _Star Fragments_ from video games such as [Zelda: Breath of the Wild](https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Fragment) and [Animal Crossing: New Horizons](https://nookipedia.com/wiki/Item:Star_fragment_(New_Horizons)), this fully 3D printed star shaped lamp uses a QT Py ESP32-S2 and NeoPixel LEDs to turn on when the sun rises and off when it sets.
The CircuitPython code uses the [Open-Meteo](https://open-meteo.com/) weather API to get location data for requesting the sunrise and sunset times. This IoT project knows when to light up and turn off, effectively automating a nightstand lamp.
The core of the star fragment is a dodecahedron that has 12 hollow spikes that snap fit together and are 3D printed without any support material.
A 3D printed mount houses two NeoPixel stick PCBs and snap fits into the bottom of the dodecahedron.
## Parts from Adafruit
Following parts are used in this project.
- QT Py ESP32-S2
- NeoPixel Driver BFF
- 2x NeoPixel Sticks
- 3-pin JST cable
### Adafruit QT Py ESP32-S2 WiFi Dev Board with STEMMA QT
[Adafruit QT Py ESP32-S2 WiFi Dev Board with STEMMA QT](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5325)
What has your favorite Espressif WiFi microcontroller, comes with [our favorite connector - the STEMMA QT](http://adafruit.com/stemma), a chainable I2C port, and has lots of Flash and RAM memory for your next IoT project? What will make your next IoT project flyyyyy? What a...
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### Adafruit NeoPixel Driver BFF Add-On for QT Py and Xiao
[Adafruit NeoPixel Driver BFF Add-On for QT Py and Xiao](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5645)
Our QT Py boards are a great way to make very small microcontroller projects that pack a ton of power - and now we have a way for you to quickly add a [strand of NeoPixels](https://www.adafruit.com/category/168) with a 5V level shifter and a detachable JST PH connector. It's an...
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### JST PH 2mm 3-pin Plug-Plug Cable - 100mm long
[JST PH 2mm 3-pin Plug-Plug Cable - 100mm long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4336)
This cable is a little over 100mm / 4" long and fitted with JST-PH 3-pin connectors on either end.
We dig the solid and compact nature of these connectors and the latch that keeps the cable from coming apart easily. We're carrying these to
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4336)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4336/guides)
### Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 10 Wire 1 Meter Long
[Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 10 Wire 1 Meter Long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3890)
For those who are fans of our silicone-covered wires, but are always looking to _up their wiring game_. We now have **Silicone Cover Ribbon cables!** These may look _a lot_ like
In Stock
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3890/guides)
### USB C Round Panel Mount Extension Cable
[USB C Round Panel Mount Extension Cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4218)
If you need to add a panel-mount connection but don't have the time or ability to cut a custom oval or square hole, this **USB C Round Panel Mount Extension Cable ** is the easiest and fastest way to panel-ify your project. The adapter can fit holes...
In Stock
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4218/guides)
### 2x NeoPixel Sticks
This project requires two 8x NeoPixel LED sticks.
### NeoPixel Stick - 8 x 5050 RGB LED with Integrated Drivers
[NeoPixel Stick - 8 x 5050 RGB LED with Integrated Drivers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1426)
Make your own little LED strip arrangement with this stick of NeoPixel LEDs. We crammed 8 of the tiny 5050 (5mm x 5mm) smart RGB LEDs onto a PCB with mounting holes and a chainable design. Use only one microcontroller pin to control as many as you can chain together! Each LED is addressable as...
In Stock
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### Part: M2 Hardware Kit
quantity: 1
M2 Male Female Nylon Hex Spacer Standoff Screw Nut Assorted Assortment Kit
[M2 Hardware Kit](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D78PFQL/)
### Part: M3 x 6mm pan head machine screws
quantity: 3
M3 pan head screws
[M3 x 6mm pan head machine screws](https://www.mcmaster.com/92000A116/)
### Part: Heat Shrink Pack
quantity: 1
Multi-Colored Heat Shrink Pack - 3/32" + 1/8" + 3/16" Diameters
[Heat Shrink Pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1649)
- [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/star-fragment-iot-lamp/circuitpython.md)
## Featured Products
### Adafruit QT Py ESP32-S2 WiFi Dev Board with STEMMA QT
[Adafruit QT Py ESP32-S2 WiFi Dev Board with STEMMA QT](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5325)
What has your favorite Espressif WiFi microcontroller, comes with [our favorite connector - the STEMMA QT](http://adafruit.com/stemma), a chainable I2C port, and has lots of Flash and RAM memory for your next IoT project? What will make your next IoT project flyyyyy? What a...
Out of Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5325)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5325/guides)
### Adafruit NeoPixel Driver BFF Add-On for QT Py and Xiao
[Adafruit NeoPixel Driver BFF Add-On for QT Py and Xiao](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5645)
Our QT Py boards are a great way to make very small microcontroller projects that pack a ton of power - and now we have a way for you to quickly add a [strand of NeoPixels](https://www.adafruit.com/category/168) with a 5V level shifter and a detachable JST PH connector. It's an...
Out of Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5645)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5645/guides)
### NeoPixel Stick - 8 x 5050 RGB LED with Integrated Drivers
[NeoPixel Stick - 8 x 5050 RGB LED with Integrated Drivers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1426)
Make your own little LED strip arrangement with this stick of NeoPixel LEDs. We crammed 8 of the tiny 5050 (5mm x 5mm) smart RGB LEDs onto a PCB with mounting holes and a chainable design. Use only one microcontroller pin to control as many as you can chain together! Each LED is addressable as...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1426)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1426/guides)
### Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 10 Wire 1 Meter Long
[Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 10 Wire 1 Meter Long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3890)
For those who are fans of our silicone-covered wires, but are always looking to _up their wiring game_. We now have **Silicone Cover Ribbon cables!** These may look _a lot_ like
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3890)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3890/guides)
### JST PH 2mm 3-pin Plug-Plug Cable - 100mm long
[JST PH 2mm 3-pin Plug-Plug Cable - 100mm long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4336)
This cable is a little over 100mm / 4" long and fitted with JST-PH 3-pin connectors on either end.
We dig the solid and compact nature of these connectors and the latch that keeps the cable from coming apart easily. We're carrying these to
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4336)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4336/guides)
### USB C Round Panel Mount Extension Cable
[USB C Round Panel Mount Extension Cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4218)
If you need to add a panel-mount connection but don't have the time or ability to cut a custom oval or square hole, this **USB C Round Panel Mount Extension Cable ** is the easiest and fastest way to panel-ify your project. The adapter can fit holes...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4218)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4218/guides)
### Multi-Colored Heat Shrink Pack - 3/32" + 1/8" + 3/16" Diameters
[Multi-Colored Heat Shrink Pack - 3/32" + 1/8" + 3/16" Diameters](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1649)
Heat shrink is the duct tape of electronics which I guess makes this heat shrink the colorful and exciting duct tape they sell at craft stores. This heat shrink comes in six different colors - red, blue, green, yellow, white and the traditional black.
Each pack contains ten...
In Stock
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1649/guides)
## Related Guides
- [Adafruit QT Py ESP32-S2 and QT Py ESP32-S2 with uFL Antenna](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-qt-py-esp32-s2.md)
- [Adafruit NeoPixel Driver BFF](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-neopixel-driver-bff.md)
- [LED Acrylic Sign](https://learn.adafruit.com/led-acrylic-sign.md)
- [Naughty or Nice Machine](https://learn.adafruit.com/naughty-or-nice-machine.md)
- [WiFi Jellyfish Lantern with WLED](https://learn.adafruit.com/wifi-jellyfish-lantern-with-wled.md)
- [Air Quality Monitor and Case](https://learn.adafruit.com/aqi-case.md)
- [Synchronized NeoPixel Shoelaces with WLED](https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-shoelaces-with-wled.md)
- [Adabot Toy Robot Friend](https://learn.adafruit.com/adabot-rp2040.md)
- [micro:bit Lesson 3. NeoPixels with micro:bit](https://learn.adafruit.com/micro-bit-lesson-3-neopixels-with-micro-bit.md)
- [Sipping Power With NeoPixels](https://learn.adafruit.com/sipping-power-with-neopixels.md)
- [Cheekmate - a Wireless Haptic Communication System](https://learn.adafruit.com/cheekmate-wireless-haptic-communication.md)
- [Raspberry Pi Azure IoT Hub Dashboard with CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/raspberry-pi-iot-dashboard-with-azure-and-circuitpython.md)
- [Two Way Telegraph with Analog Feedback Servos](https://learn.adafruit.com/two-way-display-with-analog-feedback-servos.md)
- [Light-Up Costumes in Harsh Environments](https://learn.adafruit.com/light-up-costumes-in-harsh-environments.md)
- [NAU7802 Pet Food Scale](https://learn.adafruit.com/nau7802-pet-food-scale.md)
- [Prop-Maker Feather Talking Adabot Clock](https://learn.adafruit.com/prop-maker-feather-talking-adabot-clock.md)