Introduction: Make Your Own SIMPLE 5x5x5 RGB LED Cube
In this project I will show you how to build a simpler version of a 5x5x5 RGB LED Cube. The driver circuit only consists of an Arduino Nano and the programming is rather simple due to the FastLED library. Let's get started !
Step 1: Watch the Videos!
The videos give you the mandatory information you need to build this project. In the next steps though I will give you some additional helpful advice.
Step 2: Order Your Parts!
Here you can find a list of all the necessary electrical parts to build the cube (affiliate links):
Amazon.de:
1x Arduino Nano: http://amzn.to/1k2lfiB
150x PL9823 8mm LED: http://amzn.to/1k2lfiB
1x Veroboard: http://amzn.to/1k2lfiB
3x PCB terminal: http://amzn.to/1k2lfiB
2x Female header: http://amzn.to/1k2lfiB
1x Toggle Switch: http://amzn.to/1k2lfiB
1x 10k Potentiometer: http://amzn.to/1k2lfiB
1x DC Jack: http://amzn.to/1k2lfiB
Silvered Copper wire: http://amzn.to/1k2lfiB
1x 5V Power Supply: http://amzn.to/1k2lfiB
Ebay:
1x Arduino Nano: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...
150x PL9823 8mm LED: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...
1x Veroboard: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...
3x PCB terminal: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...
2x Female header: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...
1x Toggle Switch: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...
1x 10k Potentiometer: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...
1x DC Jack: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...
Silvered Copper wire: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...
1x 5V Power Supply: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1...
Aliexpress:
1x Arduino Nano: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/QBqzZvFEQ
150x PL9823 8mm LED: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dT3vj19
1x Veroboard: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVyKGn9
3x PCB terminal: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYbstfZ
2x Female header: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dY3vVMF
1x Toggle Switch: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d9dxPD5
1x 10k Potentiometer: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dX83GAF
1x DC Jack: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6cVZVl
Silvered Copper wire: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dUheUtp
1x 5V Power Supply: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dSTH2xH
Step 3: Create the Cube and the Wiring!
Here you can find a couple of pictures on how the wiring should look like and the .svg files for the cube.
Attachments
Step 4: Upload the Code!
Don't forget to include the FastLED library in your Arduino folder before trying to upload the code!
FastLED library: https://github.com/FastLED/FastLED
And here you can also find two example codes with a couple of animations.
Step 5: Success!
You did it. You successfully built your own simple 5x5x5 RGB LED Cube.
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