Looking for a fun, low-intensity electronics project for yourself or to share with loved ones? Look no further than Lamptopus! Lamptopus brings light and motion to an articulated 3D printed housing, complete with a top hat. Based around an Arduino Uno and other common hobby electronics components, Lamptopus is sure to bring a smile to those around you and a sparkle to any dark corners in your workbench.
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Bonus Content:
- GitHub and Documentation for NeoPixel + servo compatibility:
Code:
Schematic:
Bill of Material:
Product Name | Manufacturer | Quantity | Buy Kit |
---|---|---|---|
Arduino Uno | Arduino | 1 | Buy Now |
Servo Motor | MULTICOMP PRO | 2 | Buy Now |
NeoPixel LED Ring | ADAFRUIT | 2 | Buy Now |
Hook Up Wire | BELDEN | 1 | Buy Now |
Solder Flux | KESTER SOLDER | 1 | Buy Now |
Linear Voltage Regulator | TEXAS INSTRUMENTS | 3 | Buy Now |
Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor | VISHAY | 2 | Buy Now |
Capacitor | TDK | 2 | Buy Now |
Desoldering Braid | EDSYN | 1 | Buy Now |
Additional Parts:
3D Printer Filament,Translucent PLA Filament |
transparent PLA for lighting up the lamptopus from the inside |
9V battery |
9V battery holder with on-off switch and solderable leads (already had on hand, amazon) |
5V 2A DC power barrel jack for Arduino Uno |
Soldering Iron + Soldering Hands / Clips |
Hot Glue |
Electrical Tape |
3D printer, or can use an on-demand print company to get STLs |
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