Power lines running through the PVC had to stay hidden. The power and data lines at the base of the pillar were run into a hole. The plugs were so large that a step drill bit cut the hole so it would be wide enough.
Wires inside the pipe were cut uncomfortably short, so it was a challenge to get them all secured. I used some lever-locking wire connectors because they were easy to operate inside the pipe, whereas a screw terminal would have been difficult.
Five volts from the power supply was connected to the LED pillar and tested. The blur() function and white() function both worked well. All the lights seemed to function uniformly. In the picture, they appear purple is but this was less pronounced in real life and could be partially an effect of the algorithm.
More functions were tested with the base now that the power could support any amount the lights could draw. The prandom algorithm was the most fun but setting them all to full strength made for an effective room lamp.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
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2019-09-05
Leading LED power wires and communication
Wires inside the pipe were cut uncomfortably short, so it was a challenge to get them all secured. I used some lever-locking wire connectors because they were easy to operate inside the pipe, whereas a screw terminal would have been difficult.
Power wires coupled at base
Five volts from the power supply was connected to the LED pillar and tested. The blur() function and white() function both worked well. All the lights seemed to function uniformly. In the picture, they appear purple is but this was less pronounced in real life and could be partially an effect of the algorithm.
Base suspended upsidedown
More functions were tested with the base now that the power could support any amount the lights could draw. The prandom algorithm was the most fun but setting them all to full strength made for an effective room lamp.
All LEDs strobing at psuedo random and full brightness
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information in this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2019-09-05
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