From 85bee8792fcce6d6be21e17e4887f2d344614563 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jasoncoon <3598755+jasoncoon@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:58:25 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Updates --- _posts/2024-09-11-led-cube-6x6x6.md | 138 ++++++++++++------------ _posts/2024-09-11-led-cube-8x8x8.md | 156 ++++++++++++---------------- 2 files changed, 136 insertions(+), 158 deletions(-) diff --git a/_posts/2024-09-11-led-cube-6x6x6.md b/_posts/2024-09-11-led-cube-6x6x6.md index 32e1bcd..65572a8 100644 --- a/_posts/2024-09-11-led-cube-6x6x6.md +++ b/_posts/2024-09-11-led-cube-6x6x6.md @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ sortKey: LED Cube 6x6x6

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- TOC -{:toc} + {:toc} ### Details @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ sortKey: LED Cube 6x6x6 This is a new design, based on the original 6x6x6 cube which is no longer available to buy by Looking Glass (formerly L3D): [https://github.com/Looking-Glass/L3D-CUBE-6X6X6Cube-Coding](https://github.com/Looking-Glass/L3D-CUBE-6X6X6Cube-Coding) -Buy on Tindie +Buy on Tindie It consists of 216 5mm WS2812 addressable RGB LEDs, divided into 36 vertical sticks, each with 6 LEDs. Each stick has a 2x2 right-angle pin header (5V, GND, Data In, and Data Out). The data is routed from the Data In pin to the first (bottom) LED, which has its Data Out pin connected to the Data In pin of the next LED, etc. The last (top) LED on the stick then has its Data Out pin routed back down the stick to the Data Out pin on the header. @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ You will need quantity 36 of 2.54mm 2 x 2-pin Female Double Row Straight Header **Note**: You can download and 3D print the base connector soldering jig which makes the process much easier. - + ##### With the base soldering jig @@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ The JST-XH 3-Pin connector goes on the bottom of the base, the opposite side as -You will need quantity 36 of 2.54mm 2 x 20-pin Male Double Row Right Angle Header Strip : [https://amzn.to/4e0p4Rp](https://amzn.to/4e0p4Rp) +You will need quantity 36 of 2.54mm 2 x 20-pin Male Double Row Right Angle Header Strip : [https://amzn.to/4e0p4Rp](https://amzn.to/4e0p4Rp) These can be difficult to cut into sections of two (2 x 2) pins. I use thin, sharp side flush cutters, and "sacrifice" one row in between each, but your results may vary. @@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ Alternatively, you can find them already cut into 2x2 sections for a little more -1. Flip the strip over and solder only one pin. Flip it back over and make sure the pins are straight (aligned with the strip) and fully-inserted. If not, heat one pin with the soldering iron while carefully (the pins will get HOT!) align and insert, holding while removing the soldering iron and allowing the joint to cool. Solder the other pins on this strip. +1. Flip the strip over and solder only one pin. Flip it back over and make sure the pins are straight (aligned with the strip) and fully-inserted. If not, heat one pin with the soldering iron while carefully (the pins will get HOT!) align and insert, holding while removing the soldering iron and allowing the joint to cool. Solder the other pins on this strip. @@ -174,55 +174,55 @@ Pixelblaze Sensor Expansion Board: #### Parts -* Driver set with 1.5mm & 2mm hex and 5mm nut bits: [iFixit Mako Driver Kit](https://amzn.to/401QeTK) -* M3 x 15 + 6mm Standoffs x 4: [M3 Standoff Kit](https://amzn.to/3ZTDheq) -* M3 x 12mm Screws x 4: [M3 Screw Kit](https://amzn.to/3ZO1ToV) -* M3 x 6mm Screws x 4: [M3 Screw Kit](https://amzn.to/3ZO1ToV) -* Sides & Front x 3: [Frosted Satin Ice Acrylic Sheet - Canal Plastics](https://www.canalplastic.com/products/0d010-df-frosted-satin-ice-acrylic-sheet) -* Back x 1: [Frosted Satin Ice Acrylic Sheet - Canal Plastics](https://www.canalplastic.com/products/0d010-df-frosted-satin-ice-acrylic-sheet) -* Bottom x 1: [Frosted Satin Ice Acrylic Sheet - Canal Plastics](https://www.canalplastic.com/products/0d010-df-frosted-satin-ice-acrylic-sheet) -* All other parts: [3mm Clear Acrylic Sheets, 4 Pack](https://amzn.to/3BE7jJ2) +- Driver set with 1.5mm & 2mm hex and 5mm nut bits: [iFixit Mako Driver Kit](https://amzn.to/401QeTK) +- M3 x 15 + 6mm Standoffs x 4: [M3 Standoff Kit](https://amzn.to/3ZTDheq) +- M3 x 12mm Screws x 4: [M3 Screw Kit](https://amzn.to/3ZO1ToV) +- M3 x 6mm Screws x 4: [M3 Screw Kit](https://amzn.to/3ZO1ToV) +- Sides & Front x 3: [Frosted Satin Ice Acrylic Sheet - Canal Plastics](https://www.canalplastic.com/products/0d010-df-frosted-satin-ice-acrylic-sheet) +- Back x 1: [Frosted Satin Ice Acrylic Sheet - Canal Plastics](https://www.canalplastic.com/products/0d010-df-frosted-satin-ice-acrylic-sheet) +- Bottom x 1: [Frosted Satin Ice Acrylic Sheet - Canal Plastics](https://www.canalplastic.com/products/0d010-df-frosted-satin-ice-acrylic-sheet) +- All other parts: [3mm Clear Acrylic Sheets, 4 Pack](https://amzn.to/3BE7jJ2) #### Files for laser cutting -* Sides x 3: frosted acrylic, 1.5mm thick x ~171.5mm long x 141.5mm wide +- Sides x 3: frosted acrylic, 1.5mm thick x ~171.5mm long x 141.5mm wide
- LED 6x6x6 Side Panel.svg
- + LED 6x6x6 Side Panel.svg
+ -* Back x 1: frosted acrylic, 1.5mm thick x ~171.5mm long x 141.5mm wide +- Back x 1: frosted acrylic, 1.5mm thick x ~171.5mm long x 141.5mm wide
- LED 6x6x6 Back Panel - PixelBlaze.svg
- + LED 6x6x6 Back Panel - PixelBlaze.svg
+ -* Top Panel: frosted acrylic, 1.5mm thick x 130mm square +- Top Panel: frosted acrylic, 1.5mm thick x 130mm square
LED 6x6x6 Top Panel.svg
 -* Bottom Panel: frosted acrylic, 1.5mm thick x 130mm square +- Bottom Panel: frosted acrylic, 1.5mm thick x 130mm square
LED 6x6x6 Bottom Panel - PixelBlaze.svg
 -* Top Frame: clear acrylic, 3mm thick x 130mm square +- Top Frame: clear acrylic, 3mm thick x 130mm square
- LED 6x6x6 Top Frame.svg
- + LED 6x6x6 Top Frame.svg
+ -* Top LED Guides: clear acrylic, 3mm thick x 130mm long x (various widths) +- Top LED Guides: clear acrylic, 3mm thick x 130mm long x (various widths)
- LED 6x6x6 LED Spacers.svg -
- + LED 6x6x6 LED Spacers.svg +
+ -* Corner x 8 "arrows": clear acrylic, 3mm thick x ~17.5mm +- Corner x 8 "arrows": clear acrylic, 3mm thick x ~17.5mm
LED 6x6x6 Corner.svg @@ -356,7 +356,7 @@ Your parts may look slightly different than the pictures below. For example, if 1. Connect a 5V power adapter or USB Micro cable. -Your cube should automatically light up. Press the button to change to a different pattern. +Your cube should automatically light up. Press the button to change to a different pattern. For more control, you can connect to it via wi-fi. @@ -367,10 +367,11 @@ For more control, you can connect to it via wi-fi. **Note:** If you can't find the PixelBlaze's wi-fi network, it may not be in setup mode. To put it in to setup mode: + 1. Press and hold the button for 5 seconds. 1. If the status LED on the back flashes 5 times, it's now in setup mode. 1. If the status LED on the back flashes once, press and hold the button for 5 more seconds. -The status LED on the back should now flash 5 times, + The status LED on the back should now flash 5 times, 1. It should now be in setup mode and its wi-fi network should now appear in the list on your computer or mobile device. 1. Connect to this network from a computer or mobile device. 1. You should see a pop-up and/or automatically get redirected to configure the PixelBlaze's wi-fi settings. If not, open a browser and go to [http://192.168.4.1](http://192.168.4.1) @@ -456,44 +457,45 @@ Alternatively, here are the important PixelBlaze settings: [4, 0, 0], [4, 0, 1], [4, 0, 2], [4, 0, 3], [4, 0, 4], [4, 0, 5], [5, 0, 0], [5, 0, 1], [5, 0, 2], [5, 0, 3], [5, 0, 4], [5, 0, 5], - [0, 1, 0], [0, 1, 1], [0, 1, 2], [0, 1, 3], [0, 1, 4], [0, 1, 5], - [1, 1, 0], [1, 1, 1], [1, 1, 2], [1, 1, 3], [1, 1, 4], [1, 1, 5], - [2, 1, 0], [2, 1, 1], [2, 1, 2], [2, 1, 3], [2, 1, 4], [2, 1, 5], - [3, 1, 0], [3, 1, 1], [3, 1, 2], [3, 1, 3], [3, 1, 4], [3, 1, 5], - [4, 1, 0], [4, 1, 1], [4, 1, 2], [4, 1, 3], [4, 1, 4], [4, 1, 5], - [5, 1, 0], [5, 1, 1], [5, 1, 2], [5, 1, 3], [5, 1, 4], [5, 1, 5], - - [0, 2, 0], [0, 2, 1], [0, 2, 2], [0, 2, 3], [0, 2, 4], [0, 2, 5], - [1, 2, 0], [1, 2, 1], [1, 2, 2], [1, 2, 3], [1, 2, 4], [1, 2, 5], - [2, 2, 0], [2, 2, 1], [2, 2, 2], [2, 2, 3], [2, 2, 4], [2, 2, 5], - [3, 2, 0], [3, 2, 1], [3, 2, 2], [3, 2, 3], [3, 2, 4], [3, 2, 5], - [4, 2, 0], [4, 2, 1], [4, 2, 2], [4, 2, 3], [4, 2, 4], [4, 2, 5], - [5, 2, 0], [5, 2, 1], [5, 2, 2], [5, 2, 3], [5, 2, 4], [5, 2, 5], - - [0, 3, 0], [0, 3, 1], [0, 3, 2], [0, 3, 3], [0, 3, 4], [0, 3, 5], - [1, 3, 0], [1, 3, 1], [1, 3, 2], [1, 3, 3], [1, 3, 4], [1, 3, 5], - [2, 3, 0], [2, 3, 1], [2, 3, 2], [2, 3, 3], [2, 3, 4], [2, 3, 5], - [3, 3, 0], [3, 3, 1], [3, 3, 2], [3, 3, 3], [3, 3, 4], [3, 3, 5], - [4, 3, 0], [4, 3, 1], [4, 3, 2], [4, 3, 3], [4, 3, 4], [4, 3, 5], - [5, 3, 0], [5, 3, 1], [5, 3, 2], [5, 3, 3], [5, 3, 4], [5, 3, 5], - - [0, 4, 0], [0, 4, 1], [0, 4, 2], [0, 4, 3], [0, 4, 4], [0, 4, 5], - [1, 4, 0], [1, 4, 1], [1, 4, 2], [1, 4, 3], [1, 4, 4], [1, 4, 5], - [2, 4, 0], [2, 4, 1], [2, 4, 2], [2, 4, 3], [2, 4, 4], [2, 4, 5], - [3, 4, 0], [3, 4, 1], [3, 4, 2], [3, 4, 3], [3, 4, 4], [3, 4, 5], - [4, 4, 0], [4, 4, 1], [4, 4, 2], [4, 4, 3], [4, 4, 4], [4, 4, 5], - [5, 4, 0], [5, 4, 1], [5, 4, 2], [5, 4, 3], [5, 4, 4], [5, 4, 5], - - [0, 5, 0], [0, 5, 1], [0, 5, 2], [0, 5, 3], [0, 5, 4], [0, 5, 5], - [1, 5, 0], [1, 5, 1], [1, 5, 2], [1, 5, 3], [1, 5, 4], [1, 5, 5], - [2, 5, 0], [2, 5, 1], [2, 5, 2], [2, 5, 3], [2, 5, 4], [2, 5, 5], - [3, 5, 0], [3, 5, 1], [3, 5, 2], [3, 5, 3], [3, 5, 4], [3, 5, 5], - [4, 5, 0], [4, 5, 1], [4, 5, 2], [4, 5, 3], [4, 5, 4], [4, 5, 5], - [5, 5, 0], [5, 5, 1], [5, 5, 2], [5, 5, 3], [5, 5, 4], [5, 5, 5] +[0, 1, 0], [0, 1, 1], [0, 1, 2], [0, 1, 3], [0, 1, 4], [0, 1, 5], +[1, 1, 0], [1, 1, 1], [1, 1, 2], [1, 1, 3], [1, 1, 4], [1, 1, 5], +[2, 1, 0], [2, 1, 1], [2, 1, 2], [2, 1, 3], [2, 1, 4], [2, 1, 5], +[3, 1, 0], [3, 1, 1], [3, 1, 2], [3, 1, 3], [3, 1, 4], [3, 1, 5], +[4, 1, 0], [4, 1, 1], [4, 1, 2], [4, 1, 3], [4, 1, 4], [4, 1, 5], +[5, 1, 0], [5, 1, 1], [5, 1, 2], [5, 1, 3], [5, 1, 4], [5, 1, 5], + +[0, 2, 0], [0, 2, 1], [0, 2, 2], [0, 2, 3], [0, 2, 4], [0, 2, 5], +[1, 2, 0], [1, 2, 1], [1, 2, 2], [1, 2, 3], [1, 2, 4], [1, 2, 5], +[2, 2, 0], [2, 2, 1], [2, 2, 2], [2, 2, 3], [2, 2, 4], [2, 2, 5], +[3, 2, 0], [3, 2, 1], [3, 2, 2], [3, 2, 3], [3, 2, 4], [3, 2, 5], +[4, 2, 0], [4, 2, 1], [4, 2, 2], [4, 2, 3], [4, 2, 4], [4, 2, 5], +[5, 2, 0], [5, 2, 1], [5, 2, 2], [5, 2, 3], [5, 2, 4], [5, 2, 5], + +[0, 3, 0], [0, 3, 1], [0, 3, 2], [0, 3, 3], [0, 3, 4], [0, 3, 5], +[1, 3, 0], [1, 3, 1], [1, 3, 2], [1, 3, 3], [1, 3, 4], [1, 3, 5], +[2, 3, 0], [2, 3, 1], [2, 3, 2], [2, 3, 3], [2, 3, 4], [2, 3, 5], +[3, 3, 0], [3, 3, 1], [3, 3, 2], [3, 3, 3], [3, 3, 4], [3, 3, 5], +[4, 3, 0], [4, 3, 1], [4, 3, 2], [4, 3, 3], [4, 3, 4], [4, 3, 5], +[5, 3, 0], [5, 3, 1], [5, 3, 2], [5, 3, 3], [5, 3, 4], [5, 3, 5], + +[0, 4, 0], [0, 4, 1], [0, 4, 2], [0, 4, 3], [0, 4, 4], [0, 4, 5], +[1, 4, 0], [1, 4, 1], [1, 4, 2], [1, 4, 3], [1, 4, 4], [1, 4, 5], +[2, 4, 0], [2, 4, 1], [2, 4, 2], [2, 4, 3], [2, 4, 4], [2, 4, 5], +[3, 4, 0], [3, 4, 1], [3, 4, 2], [3, 4, 3], [3, 4, 4], [3, 4, 5], +[4, 4, 0], [4, 4, 1], [4, 4, 2], [4, 4, 3], [4, 4, 4], [4, 4, 5], +[5, 4, 0], [5, 4, 1], [5, 4, 2], [5, 4, 3], [5, 4, 4], [5, 4, 5], + +[0, 5, 0], [0, 5, 1], [0, 5, 2], [0, 5, 3], [0, 5, 4], [0, 5, 5], +[1, 5, 0], [1, 5, 1], [1, 5, 2], [1, 5, 3], [1, 5, 4], [1, 5, 5], +[2, 5, 0], [2, 5, 1], [2, 5, 2], [2, 5, 3], [2, 5, 4], [2, 5, 5], +[3, 5, 0], [3, 5, 1], [3, 5, 2], [3, 5, 3], [3, 5, 4], [3, 5, 5], +[4, 5, 0], [4, 5, 1], [4, 5, 2], [4, 5, 3], [4, 5, 4], [4, 5, 5], +[5, 5, 0], [5, 5, 1], [5, 5, 2], [5, 5, 3], [5, 5, 4], [5, 5, 5] ] - - - + + + + diff --git a/_posts/2024-09-11-led-cube-8x8x8.md b/_posts/2024-09-11-led-cube-8x8x8.md index 7a139be..1664c75 100644 --- a/_posts/2024-09-11-led-cube-8x8x8.md +++ b/_posts/2024-09-11-led-cube-8x8x8.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ layout: post title: LED Cube 8x8x8 id: led-cube-8x8x8 -imgurId: f4IOwWI +imgurId: R4YfH3R excerpt: 8x8x8 Addressable RGB LED Cube categories: # - products @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ sortKey: LED Cube 8x8x8

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- TOC -{:toc} + {:toc} ### Details @@ -27,17 +27,21 @@ sortKey: LED Cube 8x8x8 This is a new design, based on the original 8x8x8 cube which is no longer available to buy by Looking Glass (formerly L3D): [https://github.com/enjrolas/L3D-Hardware](https://github.com/enjrolas/L3D-Hardware) +Buy on Tindie + It consists of 512 5mm WS2812 addressable RGB LEDs, divided into 64 vertical sticks, each with 8 LEDs. Each stick has a 2x2 right-angle pin header (5V, GND, Data In, and Data Out). The data is routed from the Data In pin to the first (bottom) LED, which has its Data Out pin connected to the Data In pin of the next LED, etc. The last (top) LED on the stick then has its Data Out pin routed back down the stick to the Data Out pin on the header. ### Instructions +Please note that these pictures are from the [6x6x6 cube](https://www.evilgeniuslabs.org/led-cube-6x6x6). Most will be similar, but will be replaced soon. + #### Base You will need quantity 64 of 2.54mm 2 x 2-pin Female Double Row Straight Header Socket: [https://amzn.to/47t30MD](https://amzn.to/47t30MD) **Note**: You can download and 3D print the base connector soldering jig which makes the process much easier. - + ##### With the base soldering jig @@ -111,7 +115,7 @@ The JST-XH 3-Pin connector goes on the bottom of the base, the opposite side as -You will need quantity 64 of 2.54mm 2 x 20-pin Male Double Row Right Angle Header Strip : [https://amzn.to/4e0p4Rp](https://amzn.to/4e0p4Rp) +You will need quantity 64 of 2.54mm 2 x 20-pin Male Double Row Right Angle Header Strip : [https://amzn.to/4e0p4Rp](https://amzn.to/4e0p4Rp) These can be difficult to cut into sections of two (2 x 2) pins. I use thin, sharp side flush cutters, and "sacrifice" one row in between each, but your results may vary. @@ -131,7 +135,7 @@ Alternatively, you can find them already cut into 2x2 sections for a little more -1. Flip the strip over and solder only one pin. Flip it back over and make sure the pins are straight (aligned with the strip) and fully-inserted. If not, heat one pin with the soldering iron while carefully (the pins will get HOT!) align and insert, holding while removing the soldering iron and allowing the joint to cool. Solder the other pins on this strip. +1. Flip the strip over and solder only one pin. Flip it back over and make sure the pins are straight (aligned with the strip) and fully-inserted. If not, heat one pin with the soldering iron while carefully (the pins will get HOT!) align and insert, holding while removing the soldering iron and allowing the joint to cool. Solder the other pins on this strip. @@ -169,55 +173,55 @@ Pixelblaze Sensor Expansion Board: #### Parts -* Driver set with 1.5mm & 2mm hex and 5mm nut bits: [iFixit Mako Driver Kit](https://amzn.to/401QeTK) -* M3 x 15 + 6mm Standoffs x 4: [M3 Standoff Kit](https://amzn.to/3ZTDheq) -* M3 x 12mm Screws x 4: [M3 Screw Kit](https://amzn.to/3ZO1ToV) -* M3 x 6mm Screws x 4: [M3 Screw Kit](https://amzn.to/3ZO1ToV) -* Sides & Front x 3: [Frosted Satin Ice Acrylic Sheet - Canal Plastics](https://www.canalplastic.com/products/0d010-df-frosted-satin-ice-acrylic-sheet) -* Back x 1: [Frosted Satin Ice Acrylic Sheet - Canal Plastics](https://www.canalplastic.com/products/0d010-df-frosted-satin-ice-acrylic-sheet) -* Bottom x 1: [Frosted Satin Ice Acrylic Sheet - Canal Plastics](https://www.canalplastic.com/products/0d010-df-frosted-satin-ice-acrylic-sheet) -* All other parts: [3mm Clear Acrylic Sheets, 4 Pack](https://amzn.to/3BE7jJ2) +- Driver set with 1.5mm & 2mm hex and 5mm nut bits: [iFixit Mako Driver Kit](https://amzn.to/401QeTK) +- M3 x 15 + 6mm Standoffs x 4: [M3 Standoff Kit](https://amzn.to/3ZTDheq) +- M3 x 12mm Screws x 4: [M3 Screw Kit](https://amzn.to/3ZO1ToV) +- M3 x 6mm Screws x 4: [M3 Screw Kit](https://amzn.to/3ZO1ToV) +- Sides & Front x 3: [Frosted Satin Ice Acrylic Sheet - Canal Plastics](https://www.canalplastic.com/products/0d010-df-frosted-satin-ice-acrylic-sheet) +- Back x 1: [Frosted Satin Ice Acrylic Sheet - Canal Plastics](https://www.canalplastic.com/products/0d010-df-frosted-satin-ice-acrylic-sheet) +- Bottom x 1: [Frosted Satin Ice Acrylic Sheet - Canal Plastics](https://www.canalplastic.com/products/0d010-df-frosted-satin-ice-acrylic-sheet) +- All other parts: [3mm Clear Acrylic Sheets, 4 Pack](https://amzn.to/3BE7jJ2) #### Files for laser cutting -* Sides x 3: frosted acrylic, 1.5mm thick x ~171.5mm long x 141.5mm wide +- Sides x 3: frosted acrylic, 1.5mm thick x ~171.5mm long x 141.5mm wide
- LED Cube 8x8x8 Side Panel.svg
- + LED Cube 8x8x8 Side Panel.svg
+ -* Back x 1: frosted acrylic, 1.5mm thick x ~171.5mm long x 141.5mm wide +- Back x 1: frosted acrylic, 1.5mm thick x ~171.5mm long x 141.5mm wide
- LED Cube 8x8x8 Back Panel PixelBlaze.svg
- + LED Cube 8x8x8 Back Panel PixelBlaze.svg
+ -* Front x 1: frosted acrylic, 1.5mm thick x ~171.5mm long x 141.5mm wide +- Front x 1: frosted acrylic, 1.5mm thick x ~171.5mm long x 141.5mm wide
- LED Cube 8x8x8 Front Panel PixelBlaze.svg
- + LED Cube 8x8x8 Front Panel PixelBlaze.svg
+ -* Top Panel: frosted acrylic, 1.5mm thick x 130mm square +- Top Panel: frosted acrylic, 1.5mm thick x 130mm square
LED Cube 8x8x8 Top Panel.svg
 -* Bottom Panel: frosted acrylic, 1.5mm thick x 130mm square +- Bottom Panel: frosted acrylic, 1.5mm thick x 130mm square
LED Cube 8x8x8 Bottom Panel PixelBlaze.svg
 -* Top LED Guides: clear acrylic, 3mm thick x 130mm long x (various widths) +- Top LED Guides: clear acrylic, 3mm thick x 130mm long x (various widths)
- LED Cube 8x8x8 LED Guide.svg -
- + LED Cube 8x8x8 LED Guide.svg +
+ -* Corner x 8 "arrows": clear acrylic, 3mm thick x ~17.5mm +- Corner x 8 "arrows": clear acrylic, 3mm thick x ~17.5mm
LED Cube 8x8x8 Corner.svg @@ -231,127 +235,98 @@ Your parts may look slightly different than the pictures below. For example, if 1. Lay the back and one of the frosted acrylic side pieces side-by-side as shown. Please carefully note the orientation and layout of the parts: - + 1. Insert the tabs of one piece into the slots on the other: - + - + 1. Repeat for the other side pieces: - + 1. Carefully flip the whole assembly over so the "feet" are pointint up: - + 1. Insert four of the corner pieces into the slots closest to the "feet": - + - + 1. Very carefully flip the LED cube assembly over. Make sure the corner pieces stay in place. Align the power connector (if present) on the base PCB with the hole in the back panel (if present) and insert the LED cube assembly into the enclosure. The base PCB should come to rest flat on top of the corner piece tabs inside the enclosure: - + - + - + 1. Insert four of the M3 x 15 + 6mm standoffs into the corner holes of the PCB. Very loosely hand-tighten them using a 5mm nut driver. We will tighten them later after the entire enclosure is assembled: - + - + - + 1. Very carefully flip the whole assembly over and insert the remaining four corner pieces into the slots: - - - - -1. Place the clear acrylic top frame onto the corner piece tabs: - - - -1. Place the clear acrylic LED guide piece with the holes and slots on top of the rail. Make sure the tops of the LED sticks are roughly aligned with the slots. Don't worry if they don't align perfectly yet, we'll adjust them later: - - - -1. Place one of the clear acrylic LED guide pieces with slots on top of the rail, in between the rows of LEDs: - - + -1. Place another of the clear acrylic LED guide pieces with slots on top of the rail, in between the rows of LEDs: + - +1. Insert the end of one clear acrylic LED Guide at an angle into one of the holes in one side of the case. **Pictures coming soon** -1. Slide the guide towards the LEDs, and adjust the top tips of the LED sticks into the slots as you go: +1. Carefully align the nearest LED stick into the first slot in the guide. - +1. Work your way across the LED guide, inserting the next LED stick into the next slot. -1. Continue placing each of the clear acrylic LED guide pieces with slots on top of the rail, in between the rows of LEDs, and adjusting the tops of the LED sticks into the slots: +1. Repeat until all LED sticks are inserted into the LED guide slots. - +1. Insert the end of the LED guide into the matching hole in the side. - - -1. Double-check and make sure each of the tips of LED sticks is held inside one of the slots, adjusting as needed: - - - -1. Place the frosted acrylic top panel on top: - - - -1. Insert four M3 x 12mm screws into the corner holes. Make sure they go through the top panel, LED guides, and top rail, and into the holes in the corner pieces. Make sure each of the corner pieces is fully inserted. Loosely hand tighten them: - - - -1. Lightly hand tighten the screws on top and the standoffs on the bottom. DO NOT over-tighten them, as this can crack the acrylic corner pieces. It is not important for them to be tight, just enough to hold the enclosure together. It does not matter if any of the screws won't fully tighten, as long as they stay in place: - - +1. Repeat for all of the clear acrylic LED guides, being careful to hold the sides of the case together so none of the already + inserted guides come out. 1. If you purchased the PixelBlaze controller, your kit will come with a bottom mount panel. Align the parts as shown here: - + - + 1. Attach the M2 standoffs to the PixelBlaze using the short M2 screws: - + 1. Align the standoffs with the holes in the bottom plate and attach using the slightly longer M2 screws: - + 1. Flip the LED cube over and connect the cable between the PixelBlaze and the base PCB. The cable can only be inserted one way. The base PCB side has three connectors, the PixelBlaze has four: - + 1. Flip the bottom panel over. Turn it a few times to wind the cable up a bit. Place the bottom panel on the bottom of the cube, aligning the holes in the back panel with the USB port and line in jack on the PixelBlaze: - + 1. Ensure the wires are not pinched and do not block the PixelBlaze button inside the hole in the bottom panel: - + 1. Attach the bottom panel to the cube with the short M3 screws: - + ### PixelBlaze Instructions 1. Connect a 5V power adapter or USB Micro cable. -Your cube should automatically light up. Press the button to change to a different pattern. +Your cube should automatically light up. Press the button to change to a different pattern. For more control, you can connect to it via wi-fi. @@ -362,10 +337,11 @@ For more control, you can connect to it via wi-fi. **Note:** If you can't find the PixelBlaze's wi-fi network, it may not be in setup mode. To put it in to setup mode: + 1. Press and hold the button for 5 seconds. 1. If the status LED on the back flashes 5 times, it's now in setup mode. 1. If the status LED on the back flashes once, press and hold the button for 5 more seconds. -The status LED on the back should now flash 5 times, + The status LED on the back should now flash 5 times, 1. It should now be in setup mode and its wi-fi network should now appear in the list on your computer or mobile device. 1. Connect to this network from a computer or mobile device. 1. You should see a pop-up and/or automatically get redirected to configure the PixelBlaze's wi-fi settings. If not, open a browser and go to [http://192.168.4.1](http://192.168.4.1)