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Lamptopus: Spinning LED Desk Lamp -- Episode 592

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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  • Check out Ruby Zoom on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/@RubyZoom
  • Check out Ruby Zoom on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bigdrillenergy/
  • GitHub and Documentation for NeoPixel + servo compatibility:
    • https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_TiCoServo
    • https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixels-and-servos/the-ticoservo-library

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  • SG90 Datasheet
  • NeoPixel Datasheet
  • Arduino Uno Datasheet

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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    mp2100 over 2 years ago

    Ruby your "bad" eyesight must be different from my very bad eyesight.  I can read every small font invented by taking off my glasses.  My eyes are great at 1 cm focusing distance.  This also make soldering small components easy.  Bring components within 1 cm of my eye, solder.  With safety glasses of course, learned that from experience. Astonished

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    rubyzoom over 2 years ago in reply to mp2100

    Ooh glad safety glasses are used! Jealous of your built in magnification. 

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    rubyzoom over 2 years ago in reply to mp2100

    Ooh glad safety glasses are used! Jealous of your built in magnification. 

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