Introduction: Make Your Own Ambient Lighting With the Raspberry Pi Zero
In this project I will show you how to combine a Raspberry Pi Zero with a couple of complementary parts in order to add an ambient lighting effect to your TV which enhances the viewing experience. Let's get started!
Step 1: Watch the Video!
The video gives you all information you need to build your own ambient lighting. The next steps will contain additional information to make the project even easier to recreate.
Step 2: Order the Components!
Here you can find a parts list with the most important components that you will need (affiliate links).
Aliexpress:
APA102 LED Strip: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVJ9C0e
1x HDMI Splitter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dSYogGI
1x HDMI 2 AV Converter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dV4XRVc
1x Raspberry Pi Zero: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZ5LtEq
1x 5V 8A Power Supply: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d79MZh8
1x USB Video Grabber: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWcq5Qq
1x USB Hub: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dToxW9u
1x WiFi Dongle: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWdBsmi
Wago Terminal: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYRuv9G
Velcro Tape: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYeg8D0
Ebay:
APA102 LED Strip: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x HDMI Splitter: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x HDMI 2 AV Converter: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x Raspberry Pi Zero: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x 5V 8A Power Supply: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x USB Video Grabber: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x USB Hub: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x WiFi Dongle: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
Wago Terminal: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
Velcro Tape: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
Amazon.de:
APA102 LED Strip: http://amzn.to/2hVn6ZZ
1x HDMI Splitter: http://amzn.to/2hN2DDC
1x HDMI 2 AV Converter: http://amzn.to/2hN4t7e
1x Raspberry Pi Zero: http://amzn.to/2eFXSgR
1x 5V 8A Power Supply: http://amzn.to/2hN3zYs
1x USB Video Grabber: http://amzn.to/2hMSRkC
1x USB Hub: http://amzn.to/2hVwkWl
1x WiFi Dongle: http://amzn.to/2hMZOlW
Wago Terminal: http://amzn.to/2hVrZSX
Velcro Tape: http://amzn.to/2hVwUDl
Step 3: Download / Install the Software
Here you can find the links to the OS for the Raspberry Pi, as well as the HyperCon tool and the Win32DiskImager software.
Raspberry Pi OS (Raspbian): https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/
HyperCon: https://hyperion-project.org/wiki/HyperCon-Informa...
Win32DiskImager: https://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/
You can follow the guidelines I mentioned in the video but you can also follow the installation guidelines of the Hyperion website: https://hyperion-project.org/wiki/Main
Step 4: Finish the Wiring!
Here you can find the wiring diagram as well as pictures from my completed wiring. Feel free to use them as a reference.
Step 5: Success!
You did it! You just added ambient lighting to your TV!
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