Introduction: Back to the Future Lamp

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I got the idea when I saw it on the Internet. There are plenty of models like these on Amazon and elsewhere.

And I said to myself: "Can't I do it with my 3D printer?".

The extra feature I've added compared to the ones you can find on the Internet, is that I've added a button on the back that lets you change the color to suit the mood.

Normally it's pretty simple to make even if you're not an electronics engineer.


Here the components : https://jeje-linge.fr/en/products/back-to-the-future-lamp

Supplies

What you need:

1x Arduino nano

1x 2.2k resistor

1m Led strip

1x switch


Here my bundle : https://jeje-linge.fr/pages/bttf-lamp

Step 1: Printing

Print every part.

I used black PLA but you can totally make it with grey PLA.

White PLA for the letters.

Layer 0.2mm , infill 15% for everything but the letters.

Letters: layer 0.2mm, infill 100%

Attachments

Step 2: Put the Letters

Insert the "caches" in the letters B, A, O and R.

Then place the white plate inside the model.

Step 3: Glue the Led Strip

Cut the led strip in 3 parts.

Glue every part.

Make sure you put the DIN of the first part on the left side.

Step 4: Solder the Led Strip

Solder the 3 led strip parts together.

Step 5: Prepare the Wires

Solder every wire on the arduino.

Step 6: Place the Arduino

Put the arduino in the "Arduino box".

Step 7: Glue the Box

Glue the box on the "led strip plate".

Step 8: Put the Switch

Put the switch in place. Glue it if it's necessary.

Step 9: Solder the Wires

Solder the 5V, GND and D4 from the Arduino to the led strip.

Then solder the switch.

Step 10: Close It

Close the box and connect the arduino to your computer.

Step 11: Send the Code

Send the code : https://github.com/jejelinge/BTTF_LAMP

Libraries : Adafruit NeoPixel by Adafruit

Step 12: Great Scott!

I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet. But your kids are gonna love it.