https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27734/build-a-vu-meter-with-led-pixelated-nixie-tubes----episode-564en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27734/build-a-vu-meter-with-led-pixelated-nixie-tubes----episode-564Fri, 19 Aug 2022 07:24:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:6e10eebb-2dd8-4d9c-9691-1fadbf12f865Matthttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27734/build-a-vu-meter-with-led-pixelated-nixie-tubes----episode-564#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by Matt on 8/19/2022 7:24:00 AM<br /> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54QWB1EFmQc">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">Imagine you could build your own audio visualizer using Nixie Tubes without having to worry about the hard to find nixie tubes, the high voltage that would involve, and the price you have to pay when you do find a way to purchase them. It&rsquo;s easier than you think! Using Pixel Leds, you can create your own look-a-like Nixie Tubes that you can use to build a Stereo VU meter. In this video, we are going to show you how to do just that.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1ft10hr6p0">Supplemental Content:</h3> <ul> <li>Link to GitHub:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://github.com/donnersm/PixieVU" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">https://github.com/donnersm/PixieVU</a></li> <li>link to my tindiestore to buy the pcb ( optional):&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tindie.com/products/markdonners/pcb-tubebar-set/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">https://www.tindie.com/products/markdonners/pcb-tubebar-set/</a></li> <li>links related to installing the esp32 board manager ( as mentioned in the video):&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json</a></li> <li><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-03-81/564_5F00_Resources.zip" data-e14adj="t">Episode 564 Resources</a></li> </ul> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gamdeo1r0">Bill of Material:</h3> <table class="e14-product-bom-main"> <tbody> <tr> <th>Product Name</th> <th>Manufacturer</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th><a id="e14-product-link-e6699" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1634688~2,1684825~2,809780~2,2787098~2,3498439,9473386,9339787~4,2332967~2&nsku=03P2475~2,80P7441~2,67C7908~2,38AC2211~2,78AH2167,98K4976,38K5141~4,94W2818~2&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('e6699'));" data-farnell="1634688~2,1684825~2,809780~2,2787098~2,3498439,9473386,9339787~4,2332967~2" data-newark="03P2475~2,80P7441~2,67C7908~2,38AC2211~2,78AH2167,98K4976,38K5141~4,94W2818~2" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,,,undefined~4,undefined~2" data-avnetema="undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,,,undefined~4,undefined~2" data-avnetasia="undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,,,undefined~4,undefined~2" >Buy Kit</a> </th> </tr> <tr> <td>R13-24B-05-BB Push Button Switch</td> <td>Multicomp</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-073d5" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1634688&nsku=03P2475&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('073d5'));" data-farnell="1634688" data-newark="03P2475" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>P231-QC20BR10K Potentiometer Linear 10K</td> <td>TT Electronics</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-fbd51" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1684825&nsku=80P7441&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('fbd51'));" data-farnell="1684825" data-newark="80P7441" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>MAS70S DIN Audio Connector 7 contacts plug</td> <td>Hirschmann</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-2d1c8" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=809780&nsku=67C7908&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('2d1c8'));" data-farnell="809780" data-newark="67C7908" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>PS000058 DIN Audio Video Connector 7 Contacts Panel mount</td> <td>Multicomp</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-3c2b5" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2787098&nsku=38AC2211&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('3c2b5'));" data-farnell="2787098" data-newark="38AC2211" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>PSG08664 Power connector</td> <td>Pro-signal</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-1616d" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3498439&nsku=78AH2167&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('1616d'));" data-farnell="3498439" data-newark="78AH2167" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Power switch</td> <td>Multicomb</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-4d07a" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9473386&nsku=98K4976&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('4d07a'));" data-farnell="9473386" data-newark="98K4976" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Resistor 10K</td> <td>Multicomp</td> <td>4</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-81b89" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9339787&nsku=38K5141&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('81b89'));" data-farnell="9339787" data-newark="38K5141" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Capacitor 100nF</td> <td>kyocera</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-539f7" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2332967&nsku=94W2818&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('539f7'));" data-farnell="2332967" data-newark="94W2818" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="xs-hide"> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1ga4fg2p70">Additional Parts:</h3> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>ESP32 DOIT DEVKIT V1.0. You can use other ESP32 but you will have to adjust the wiring accordingly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 Glass Test Tubes 150 x 15 mm&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>PCB: https://www.tindie.com/products/markdonners/pcb-tubebar-set/&nbsp;&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>PIXELLED Chips WS2812B</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Or use ledstrip ( in that case no need for above pcb and pixelleds)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Power supply 5V 1,2A</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Piece of plastic Screen MEsh from (fly) screendoor</td> </tr> <tr> <td>wood panel 6mm thick ( of different thickness, but you will have to adjust the lasercutter file)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Glue for wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Optional: Paint in whatever color you like</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Glue for plastic/glass ( 2-component glue not super glue)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wires, any will do, no high currents involved</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><br /> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/27780/vcp-biography-mark" data-e14adj="t">About Mark Donners</a> <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/" data-e14adj="t">Project Videos</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: esp32, IN-9, VU-meter, diy, led, e14p_MD, nixie, Audio Visualizer, IN-13, arduino, friday_release</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27734/build-a-vu-meter-with-led-pixelated-nixie-tubes----episode-564/revision/7Wed, 09 Nov 2022 23:39:34 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:6e10eebb-2dd8-4d9c-9691-1fadbf12f865tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27734/build-a-vu-meter-with-led-pixelated-nixie-tubes----episode-564#commentsRevision 7 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 11/9/2022 11:39:34 PM<br /> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54QWB1EFmQc">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">Imagine you could build your own audio visualizer using Nixie Tubes without having to worry about the hard to find nixie tubes, the high voltage that would involve, and the price you have to pay when you do find a way to purchase them. It&rsquo;s easier than you think! Using Pixel Leds, you can create your own look-a-like Nixie Tubes that you can use to build a Stereo VU meter. In this video, we are going to show you how to do just that.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1ft10hr6p0">Supplemental Content:</h3> <ul> <li>Link to GitHub:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://github.com/donnersm/PixieVU">https://github.com/donnersm/PixieVU</a></li> <li>link to my tindiestore to buy the pcb ( optional):&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tindie.com/products/markdonners/pcb-tubebar-set/">https://www.tindie.com/products/markdonners/pcb-tubebar-set/</a></li> <li>links related to installing the esp32 board manager ( as mentioned in the video):&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json">https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json</a></li> <li><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-03-81/564_5F00_Resources.zip">Episode 564 Resources</a></li> </ul> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gamdeo1r0">Bill of Material:</h3> <table class="e14-product-bom-main"> <tbody> <tr> <th>Product Name</th> <th>Manufacturer</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th><a id="e14-product-link-e3436" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1634688~2,1684825~2,809780~2,2787098~2,3498439,9473386,9339787~4,2332967~2&nsku=03P2475~2,80P7441~2,67C7908~2,38AC2211~2,78AH2167,98K4976,38K5141~4,94W2818~2&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('e3436'));" data-farnell="1634688~2,1684825~2,809780~2,2787098~2,3498439,9473386,9339787~4,2332967~2" data-newark="03P2475~2,80P7441~2,67C7908~2,38AC2211~2,78AH2167,98K4976,38K5141~4,94W2818~2" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,,,undefined~4,undefined~2" data-avnetema="undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,,,undefined~4,undefined~2" data-avnetasia="undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,,,undefined~4,undefined~2" >Buy Kit</a> </th> </tr> <tr> <td>R13-24B-05-BB Push Button Switch</td> <td>Multicomp</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-3cca9" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1634688&nsku=03P2475&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('3cca9'));" data-farnell="1634688" data-newark="03P2475" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>P231-QC20BR10K Potentiometer Linear 10K</td> <td>TT Electronics</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-14c07" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1684825&nsku=80P7441&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('14c07'));" data-farnell="1684825" data-newark="80P7441" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>MAS70S DIN Audio Connector 7 contacts plug</td> <td>Hirschmann</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-263ae" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=809780&nsku=67C7908&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('263ae'));" data-farnell="809780" data-newark="67C7908" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>PS000058 DIN Audio Video Connector 7 Contacts Panel mount</td> <td>Multicomp</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-4da87" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2787098&nsku=38AC2211&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('4da87'));" data-farnell="2787098" data-newark="38AC2211" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>PSG08664 Power connector</td> <td>Pro-signal</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-81e2a" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3498439&nsku=78AH2167&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('81e2a'));" data-farnell="3498439" data-newark="78AH2167" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Power switch</td> <td>Multicomb</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-cf006" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9473386&nsku=98K4976&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('cf006'));" data-farnell="9473386" data-newark="98K4976" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Resistor 10K</td> <td>Multicomp</td> <td>4</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-1a8d1" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9339787&nsku=38K5141&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('1a8d1'));" data-farnell="9339787" data-newark="38K5141" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Capacitor 100nF</td> <td>kyocera</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-eee53" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2332967&nsku=94W2818&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('eee53'));" data-farnell="2332967" data-newark="94W2818" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="xs-hide"> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1ga4fg2p70">Additional Parts:</h3> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>ESP32 DOIT DEVKIT V1.0. You can use other ESP32 but you will have to adjust the wiring accordingly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 Glass Test Tubes 150 x 15 mm&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>PCB: https://www.tindie.com/products/markdonners/pcb-tubebar-set/&nbsp;&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>PIXELLED Chips WS2812B</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Or use ledstrip ( in that case no need for above pcb and pixelleds)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Power supply 5V 1,2A</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Piece of plastic Screen MEsh from (fly) screendoor</td> </tr> <tr> <td>wood panel 6mm thick ( of different thickness, but you will have to adjust the lasercutter file)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Glue for wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Optional: Paint in whatever color you like</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Glue for plastic/glass ( 2-component glue not super glue)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wires, any will do, no high currents involved</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><br /> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/27780/vcp-biography-mark">About Mark Donners</a> <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/">Project Videos</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: esp32, IN-9, VU-meter, diy, led, e14p_MD, nixie, Audio Visualizer, IN-13, arduino, friday_release</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27734/build-a-vu-meter-with-led-pixelated-nixie-tubes----episode-564/revision/5Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:18:46 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:6e10eebb-2dd8-4d9c-9691-1fadbf12f865tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27734/build-a-vu-meter-with-led-pixelated-nixie-tubes----episode-564#commentsRevision 5 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 8/18/2022 4:18:46 PM<br /> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54QWB1EFmQc">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">Imagine you could build your own audio visualizer using Nixie Tubes without having to worry about the hard to find nixie tubes, the high voltage that would involve, and the price you have to pay when you do find a way to purchase them. It&rsquo;s easier than you think! Using Pixel Leds, you can create your own look-a-like Nixie Tubes that you can use to build a Stereo VU meter. In this video, we are going to show you how to do just that.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1ft10hr6p0">Supplemental Content:</h3> <ul> <li>Link to GitHub:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://github.com/donnersm/PixieVU">https://github.com/donnersm/PixieVU</a></li> <li>link to my tindiestore to buy the pcb ( optional):&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tindie.com/products/markdonners/pcb-tubebar-set/">https://www.tindie.com/products/markdonners/pcb-tubebar-set/</a></li> <li>links related to installing the esp32 board manager ( as mentioned in the video):&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json">https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json</a></li> <li><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/564_5F00_Resources.zip">Episode 564 Resources</a></li> </ul> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gamdeo1r0">Bill of Material:</h3> <table class="e14-product-bom-main"> <tbody> <tr> <th>Product Name</th> <th>Manufacturer</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th><a id="e14-product-link-c2467" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1634688~2,1684825~2,809780~2,2787098~2,3498439,9473386,9339787~4,2332967~2&nsku=03P2475~2,80P7441~2,67C7908~2,38AC2211~2,78AH2167,98K4976,38K5141~4,94W2818~2&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('c2467'));" data-farnell="1634688~2,1684825~2,809780~2,2787098~2,3498439,9473386,9339787~4,2332967~2" data-newark="03P2475~2,80P7441~2,67C7908~2,38AC2211~2,78AH2167,98K4976,38K5141~4,94W2818~2" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,,,undefined~4,undefined~2" data-avnetema="undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,,,undefined~4,undefined~2" data-avnetasia="undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,,,undefined~4,undefined~2" >Buy Kit</a> </th> </tr> <tr> <td>R13-24B-05-BB Push Button Switch</td> <td>Multicomp</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-8d5b3" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1634688&nsku=03P2475&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('8d5b3'));" data-farnell="1634688" data-newark="03P2475" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>P231-QC20BR10K Potentiometer Linear 10K</td> <td>TT Electronics</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-d2397" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1684825&nsku=80P7441&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('d2397'));" data-farnell="1684825" data-newark="80P7441" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>MAS70S DIN Audio Connector 7 contacts plug</td> <td>Hirschmann</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-41b5c" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=809780&nsku=67C7908&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('41b5c'));" data-farnell="809780" data-newark="67C7908" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>PS000058 DIN Audio Video Connector 7 Contacts Panel mount</td> <td>Multicomp</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-08c12" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2787098&nsku=38AC2211&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('08c12'));" data-farnell="2787098" data-newark="38AC2211" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>PSG08664 Power connector</td> <td>Pro-signal</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-f27a1" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3498439&nsku=78AH2167&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('f27a1'));" data-farnell="3498439" data-newark="78AH2167" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Power switch</td> <td>Multicomb</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-7c2ba" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9473386&nsku=98K4976&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('7c2ba'));" data-farnell="9473386" data-newark="98K4976" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Resistor 10K</td> <td>Multicomp</td> <td>4</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-50e5d" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9339787&nsku=38K5141&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('50e5d'));" data-farnell="9339787" data-newark="38K5141" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Capacitor 100nF</td> <td>kyocera</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-0a57b" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2332967&nsku=94W2818&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('0a57b'));" data-farnell="2332967" data-newark="94W2818" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="xs-hide"> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1ga4fg2p70">Additional Parts:</h3> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>ESP32 DOIT DEVKIT V1.0. You can use other ESP32 but you will have to adjust the wiring accordingly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 Glass Test Tubes 150 x 15 mm&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>PCB: https://www.tindie.com/products/markdonners/pcb-tubebar-set/&nbsp;&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>PIXELLED Chips WS2812B</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Or use ledstrip ( in that case no need for above pcb and pixelleds)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Power supply 5V 1,2A</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Piece of plastic Screen MEsh from (fly) screendoor</td> </tr> <tr> <td>wood panel 6mm thick ( of different thickness, but you will have to adjust the lasercutter file)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Glue for wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Optional: Paint in whatever color you like</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Glue for plastic/glass ( 2-component glue not super glue)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wires, any will do, no high currents involved</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><br /> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/27780/vcp-biography-mark">About Mark Donners</a> <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/">Project Videos</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: esp32, IN-9, VU-meter, diy, led, e14p_MD, nixie, Audio Visualizer, IN-13, arduino, friday_release</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27734/build-a-vu-meter-with-led-pixelated-nixie-tubes----episode-564/revision/6Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:18:46 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:6e10eebb-2dd8-4d9c-9691-1fadbf12f865tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27734/build-a-vu-meter-with-led-pixelated-nixie-tubes----episode-564#commentsRevision 6 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 8/18/2022 4:18:46 PM<br /> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54QWB1EFmQc">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">Imagine you could build your own audio visualizer using Nixie Tubes without having to worry about the hard to find nixie tubes, the high voltage that would involve, and the price you have to pay when you do find a way to purchase them. It&rsquo;s easier than you think! Using Pixel Leds, you can create your own look-a-like Nixie Tubes that you can use to build a Stereo VU meter. In this video, we are going to show you how to do just that.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1ft10hr6p0">Supplemental Content:</h3> <ul> <li>Link to GitHub:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://github.com/donnersm/PixieVU">https://github.com/donnersm/PixieVU</a></li> <li>link to my tindiestore to buy the pcb ( optional):&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tindie.com/products/markdonners/pcb-tubebar-set/">https://www.tindie.com/products/markdonners/pcb-tubebar-set/</a></li> <li>links related to installing the esp32 board manager ( as mentioned in the video):&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json">https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json</a></li> <li><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-03-81/564_5F00_Resources.zip">Episode 564 Resources</a></li> </ul> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gamdeo1r0">Bill of Material:</h3> <table class="e14-product-bom-main"> <tbody> <tr> <th>Product Name</th> <th>Manufacturer</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th><a id="e14-product-link-20802" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1634688~2,1684825~2,809780~2,2787098~2,3498439,9473386,9339787~4,2332967~2&nsku=03P2475~2,80P7441~2,67C7908~2,38AC2211~2,78AH2167,98K4976,38K5141~4,94W2818~2&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('20802'));" data-farnell="1634688~2,1684825~2,809780~2,2787098~2,3498439,9473386,9339787~4,2332967~2" data-newark="03P2475~2,80P7441~2,67C7908~2,38AC2211~2,78AH2167,98K4976,38K5141~4,94W2818~2" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,,,undefined~4,undefined~2" data-avnetema="undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,,,undefined~4,undefined~2" data-avnetasia="undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,,,undefined~4,undefined~2" >Buy Kit</a> </th> </tr> <tr> <td>R13-24B-05-BB Push Button Switch</td> <td>Multicomp</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-57baa" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1634688&nsku=03P2475&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('57baa'));" data-farnell="1634688" data-newark="03P2475" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>P231-QC20BR10K Potentiometer Linear 10K</td> <td>TT Electronics</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-e72e8" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1684825&nsku=80P7441&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('e72e8'));" data-farnell="1684825" data-newark="80P7441" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>MAS70S DIN Audio Connector 7 contacts plug</td> <td>Hirschmann</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-406d4" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=809780&nsku=67C7908&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('406d4'));" data-farnell="809780" data-newark="67C7908" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>PS000058 DIN Audio Video Connector 7 Contacts Panel mount</td> <td>Multicomp</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-284b0" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2787098&nsku=38AC2211&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('284b0'));" data-farnell="2787098" data-newark="38AC2211" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>PSG08664 Power connector</td> <td>Pro-signal</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-d1725" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3498439&nsku=78AH2167&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('d1725'));" data-farnell="3498439" data-newark="78AH2167" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Power switch</td> <td>Multicomb</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-7c153" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9473386&nsku=98K4976&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('7c153'));" data-farnell="9473386" data-newark="98K4976" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Resistor 10K</td> <td>Multicomp</td> <td>4</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-f4f6a" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9339787&nsku=38K5141&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('f4f6a'));" data-farnell="9339787" data-newark="38K5141" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Capacitor 100nF</td> <td>kyocera</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-cf42f" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2332967&nsku=94W2818&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('cf42f'));" data-farnell="2332967" data-newark="94W2818" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="xs-hide"> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1ga4fg2p70">Additional Parts:</h3> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>ESP32 DOIT DEVKIT V1.0. You can use other ESP32 but you will have to adjust the wiring accordingly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 Glass Test Tubes 150 x 15 mm&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>PCB: https://www.tindie.com/products/markdonners/pcb-tubebar-set/&nbsp;&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>PIXELLED Chips WS2812B</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Or use ledstrip ( in that case no need for above pcb and pixelleds)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Power supply 5V 1,2A</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Piece of plastic Screen MEsh from (fly) screendoor</td> </tr> <tr> <td>wood panel 6mm thick ( of different thickness, but you will have to adjust the lasercutter file)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Glue for wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Optional: Paint in whatever color you like</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Glue for plastic/glass ( 2-component glue not super glue)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wires, any will do, no high currents involved</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><br /> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/27780/vcp-biography-mark">About Mark Donners</a> <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/">Project Videos</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: esp32, IN-9, VU-meter, diy, led, e14p_MD, nixie, Audio Visualizer, IN-13, arduino, friday_release</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27734/build-a-vu-meter-with-led-pixelated-nixie-tubes----episode-564/revision/4Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:41:12 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:6e10eebb-2dd8-4d9c-9691-1fadbf12f865tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27734/build-a-vu-meter-with-led-pixelated-nixie-tubes----episode-564#commentsRevision 4 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 8/17/2022 5:41:12 PM<br /> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54QWB1EFmQc">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">Imagine you could build your own audio visualizer using Nixie Tubes without having to worry about the hard to find nixie tubes, the high voltage that would involve, and the price you have to pay when you do find a way to purchase them. It&rsquo;s easier than you think! Using Pixel Leds, you can create your own look-a-like Nixie Tubes that you can use to build a Stereo VU meter. In this video, we are going to show you how to do just that.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1ft10hr6p0">Supplemental Content:</h3> <ul> <li>Link to GitHub:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://github.com/donnersm/PixieVU">https://github.com/donnersm/PixieVU</a></li> <li>link to my tindiestore to buy the pcb ( optional):&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tindie.com/products/markdonners/pcb-tubebar-set/">https://www.tindie.com/products/markdonners/pcb-tubebar-set/</a></li> <li>links related to installing the esp32 board manager ( as mentioned in the video):&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json">https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json</a></li> <li><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-04-35/564_5F00_Resources.zip">Episode 564 Resources</a></li> </ul> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gamdeo1r0">Bill of Material:</h3> <table class="e14-product-bom-main"> <tbody> <tr> <th>Product Name</th> <th>Manufacturer</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th><a id="e14-product-link-c3333" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1634688~2,1684825~2,809780~2,2787098~2,3498439,9473386,9339787~4,2332967~2&nsku=03P2475~2,80P7441~2,67C7908~2,38AC2211~2,78AH2167,98K4976,38K5141~4,94W2818~2&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('c3333'));" data-farnell="1634688~2,1684825~2,809780~2,2787098~2,3498439,9473386,9339787~4,2332967~2" data-newark="03P2475~2,80P7441~2,67C7908~2,38AC2211~2,78AH2167,98K4976,38K5141~4,94W2818~2" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,,,undefined~4,undefined~2" data-avnetema="undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,,,undefined~4,undefined~2" data-avnetasia="undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,,,undefined~4,undefined~2" >Buy Kit</a> </th> </tr> <tr> <td>R13-24B-05-BB Push Button Switch</td> <td>Multicomp</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-48453" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1634688&nsku=03P2475&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('48453'));" data-farnell="1634688" data-newark="03P2475" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>P231-QC20BR10K Potentiometer Linear 10K</td> <td>TT Electronics</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-13a03" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1684825&nsku=80P7441&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('13a03'));" data-farnell="1684825" data-newark="80P7441" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>MAS70S DIN Audio Connector 7 contacts plug</td> <td>Hirschmann</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-9c4c6" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=809780&nsku=67C7908&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('9c4c6'));" data-farnell="809780" data-newark="67C7908" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>PS000058 DIN Audio Video Connector 7 Contacts Panel mount</td> <td>Multicomp</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-d534b" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2787098&nsku=38AC2211&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('d534b'));" data-farnell="2787098" data-newark="38AC2211" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>PSG08664 Power connector</td> <td>Pro-signal</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-7d411" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3498439&nsku=78AH2167&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('7d411'));" data-farnell="3498439" data-newark="78AH2167" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Power switch</td> <td>Multicomb</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-9b05b" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9473386&nsku=98K4976&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('9b05b'));" data-farnell="9473386" data-newark="98K4976" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Resistor 10K</td> <td>Multicomp</td> <td>4</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-b179b" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9339787&nsku=38K5141&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('b179b'));" data-farnell="9339787" data-newark="38K5141" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Capacitor 100nF</td> <td>kyocera</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-f2941" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2332967&nsku=94W2818&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('f2941'));" data-farnell="2332967" data-newark="94W2818" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="xs-hide"> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1ga4fg2p70">Additional Parts:</h3> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>ESP32 DOIT DEVKIT V1.0. You can use other ESP32 but you will have to adjust the wiring accordingly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 Glass Test Tubes 150 x 15 mm&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>PCB: https://www.tindie.com/products/markdonners/pcb-tubebar-set/&nbsp;&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>PIXELLED Chips WS2812B</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Or use ledstrip ( in that case no need for above pcb and pixelleds)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Power supply 5V 1,2A</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Piece of plastic Screen MEsh from (fly) screendoor</td> </tr> <tr> <td>wood panel 6mm thick ( of different thickness, but you will have to adjust the lasercutter file)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Glue for wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Optional: Paint in whatever color you like</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Glue for plastic/glass ( 2-component glue not super glue)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wires, any will do, no high currents involved</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><br /> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; About Mark Donners&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/">Project Videos</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: esp32, IN-9, VU-meter, diy, led, e14p_MD, nixie, Audio Visualizer, IN-13, arduino, friday_release</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27734/build-a-vu-meter-with-led-pixelated-nixie-tubes----episode-564/revision/3Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:37:54 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:6e10eebb-2dd8-4d9c-9691-1fadbf12f865tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27734/build-a-vu-meter-with-led-pixelated-nixie-tubes----episode-564#commentsRevision 3 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 8/17/2022 5:37:54 PM<br /> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54QWB1EFmQc">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p> <p style="background-color:#e9f6fc;border:1px solid #b8d7e5;margin:0;max-width:744px;padding:8px;">Imagine you could build your own audio visualizer using Nixie Tubes without having to worry about the hard to find nixie tubes, the high voltage that would involve, and the price you have to pay when you do find a way to purchase them. It&rsquo;s easier than you think! Using Pixel Leds, you can create your own look-a-like Nixie Tubes that you can use to build a Stereo VU meter. In this video, we are going to show you how to do just that.</p> <p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1ft10hr6p0">Supplemental Content:</h3> <ul> <li>Link to GitHub:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://github.com/donnersm/PixieVU">https://github.com/donnersm/PixieVU</a></li> <li>link to my tindiestore to buy the pcb ( optional):&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tindie.com/products/markdonners/pcb-tubebar-set/">https://www.tindie.com/products/markdonners/pcb-tubebar-set/</a></li> <li>links related to installing the esp32 board manager ( as mentioned in the video):&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json">https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json</a></li> </ul> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gamdeo1r0">Bill of Material:</h3> <table class="e14-product-bom-main"> <tbody> <tr> <th>Product Name</th> <th>Manufacturer</th> <th>Quantity</th> <th><a id="e14-product-link-95a2a" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1634688~2,1684825~2,809780~2,2787098~2,3498439,9473386,9339787~4,2332967~2&nsku=03P2475~2,80P7441~2,67C7908~2,38AC2211~2,78AH2167,98K4976,38K5141~4,94W2818~2&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_BUY_KIT" class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('95a2a'));" data-farnell="1634688~2,1684825~2,809780~2,2787098~2,3498439,9473386,9339787~4,2332967~2" data-newark="03P2475~2,80P7441~2,67C7908~2,38AC2211~2,78AH2167,98K4976,38K5141~4,94W2818~2" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,,,undefined~4,undefined~2" data-avnetema="undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,,,undefined~4,undefined~2" data-avnetasia="undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,undefined~2,,,undefined~4,undefined~2" >Buy Kit</a> </th> </tr> <tr> <td>R13-24B-05-BB Push Button Switch</td> <td>Multicomp</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-7604c" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1634688&nsku=03P2475&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('7604c'));" data-farnell="1634688" data-newark="03P2475" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>P231-QC20BR10K Potentiometer Linear 10K</td> <td>TT Electronics</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-7ddc9" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=1684825&nsku=80P7441&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('7ddc9'));" data-farnell="1684825" data-newark="80P7441" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>MAS70S DIN Audio Connector 7 contacts plug</td> <td>Hirschmann</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-d2c99" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=809780&nsku=67C7908&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('d2c99'));" data-farnell="809780" data-newark="67C7908" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>PS000058 DIN Audio Video Connector 7 Contacts Panel mount</td> <td>Multicomp</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-bf8c8" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2787098&nsku=38AC2211&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('bf8c8'));" data-farnell="2787098" data-newark="38AC2211" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>PSG08664 Power connector</td> <td>Pro-signal</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-61e14" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=3498439&nsku=78AH2167&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('61e14'));" data-farnell="3498439" data-newark="78AH2167" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Power switch</td> <td>Multicomb</td> <td>1</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-6e8cf" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9473386&nsku=98K4976&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('6e8cf'));" data-farnell="9473386" data-newark="98K4976" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Resistor 10K</td> <td>Multicomp</td> <td>4</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-f9464" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=9339787&nsku=38K5141&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('f9464'));" data-farnell="9339787" data-newark="38K5141" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Capacitor 100nF</td> <td>kyocera</td> <td>2</td> <td><a id="e14-product-link-5d9a6" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2332967&nsku=94W2818&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('5d9a6'));" data-farnell="2332967" data-newark="94W2818" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="undefined" data-avnetema="undefined" data-avnetasia="undefined" >Buy Now</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="xs-hide"> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1ga4fg2p70">Additional Parts:</h3> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>ESP32 DOIT DEVKIT V1.0. You can use other ESP32 but you will have to adjust the wiring accordingly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 Glass Test Tubes 150 x 15 mm&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>PCB: https://www.tindie.com/products/markdonners/pcb-tubebar-set/&nbsp;&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>PIXELLED Chips WS2812B</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Or use ledstrip ( in that case no need for above pcb and pixelleds)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Power supply 5V 1,2A</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Piece of plastic Screen MEsh from (fly) screendoor</td> </tr> <tr> <td>wood panel 6mm thick ( of different thickness, but you will have to adjust the lasercutter file)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Glue for wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Optional: Paint in whatever color you like</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Glue for plastic/glass ( 2-component glue not super glue)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wires, any will do, no high currents involved</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2018/e14PresentsJune818.png" width="180px" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"><br /> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong>&nbsp; About Mark Donners&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/project-videos/">Project Videos</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: esp32, IN-9, VU-meter, diy, led, e14p_MD, nixie, Audio Visualizer, IN-13, arduino, friday_release</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27734/build-a-vu-meter-with-led-pixelated-nixie-tubes----episode-564/revision/2Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:44:06 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:6e10eebb-2dd8-4d9c-9691-1fadbf12f865tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27734/build-a-vu-meter-with-led-pixelated-nixie-tubes----episode-564#commentsRevision 2 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 7/21/2022 3:44:06 PM<br /> <p>sdfar</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27734/build-a-vu-meter-with-led-pixelated-nixie-tubes----episode-564/revision/1Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:43:25 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:6e10eebb-2dd8-4d9c-9691-1fadbf12f865tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/project-videos/w/documents/27734/build-a-vu-meter-with-led-pixelated-nixie-tubes----episode-564#commentsRevision 1 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 7/21/2022 3:43:25 PM<br /> <p>sdfar</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>