Introduction: Make Your Own SIMPLE 5x5x5 RGB LED Cube

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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.

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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