I received this brilliant LED triple helix, a gift from @graemegets! 🤩
This was from a gift exchange with a small group of maker friends. It came with 450 2mm LEDs on three thin strips, driven with a #PixelBlaze by @wizard.
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@graemegets @wizard Of course I immediately cracked it open and added a sensor expander to the #PixelBlaze. I also set out to get it fully mapped in 3D. The combination allows for motion-sensitive patterns like this.
Later I hope to make this more granular than just up or down, with a smooth particle physics simulation. ⏳
@graemegets @wizard the output expander also includes a microphone, so here's a selection of audio-reactive patterns. 🔊
@graemegets @wizard I had to blast some Mega Drive, of course. 😁
@graemegets @wizard I am pleased to announce that I have mastered gravity! ⏳😁
@graemegets @wizard much better, it's now wireless, with a built in lithium battery and charger.
@jasoncoon @graemegets @wizard now you just need to make it make that eeeeeeuuuuuuuuuoip sound that those weird tube toys make.