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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Bonus Content:

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GitHub and Documentation for NeoPixel + servo compatibility:
- https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_TiCoServo
- https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixels-and-servos/the-ticoservo-library

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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