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Build your own RGB LED Cube Part 1: the cube and case

2014-03-08

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More project info on Instructables:http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-4x4x4-RGB-LED-Cube/

Parts list (affiliate links):

Aliexpress:

RGB LEDs Common Anode: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZ2unDY

Silvered Copper Wire (Bridge Wire): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6ClzWi

Solder: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTGclAw

Ribbon Cable: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXkghb4

DC Jack: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6cVZVl

Switch: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d9dxPD5

Potentiometer (10k): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dX83GAF

Arduino Nano: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dULoNXh

TLC5940: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d7bKqAI

Resistor Kit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTPpXjt

Power Supply (5V, 2A): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d7d5TO6

Capacitor Kit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dU4FEsB

Prototyping PCB: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXx2Zv5

I wanted to build a new and better LED Cube since a long time. Now I finally made the first step by creating the 4x4x4 RGB LED Cube itself and the case for the upcoming electronics. Feel free to recreate the cube for yourself.


connect the common anode of all leds with this wire
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insert all straightened bridge wires which are around 20 centimeters long
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cut the remaining length of pins
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inserted the four bridge wires for the anode
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