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Make your own Ambient Lighting with the Raspberry Pi Zero

2016-12-18

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Project information (wiring diagram, pictures, ....) on Instructables: http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Ambient-Lighting-With-the-Raspberry-/

More information about the Hyperion Software: https://hyperion-project.org/

Parts list: (Amazon.de on Instructables, affiliate links)

Aliexpress:

APA102 LED Strip: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVJ9C0e

1x HDMI Splitter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dSYogGI

1x HDMI 2 AV Converter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dV4XRVc

1x Raspberry Pi Zero: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZ5LtEq

1x 5V 8A Power Supply: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d79MZh8

1x USB Video Grabber: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWcq5Qq

1x USB Hub: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dToxW9u

1x WiFi Dongle: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWdBsmi

Wago Terminal: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYRuv9G

Velcro Tape: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYeg8D0

Ebay:

APA102 LED Strip: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=371569867434&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x HDMI Splitter: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=371599469279&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x HDMI 2 AV Converter: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=381214237639&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x Raspberry Pi Zero: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=231988882861&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x 5V 8A Power Supply: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=322286626497&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x USB Video Grabber: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=201121611217&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x USB Hub: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=291403013226&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x WiFi Dongle: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=282170608578&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

Wago Terminal: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=182264101485&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

Velcro Tape: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=371422542049&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

In this project I will show you how to combine a Raspberry Pi Zero with a couple of complementary parts in order to add an ambient lighting effect to your TV which enhances the viewing experience.

Music:

2011 Lookalike by Bartlebeats

Ecstatic Wave, Jens Kiilstofte

https://machinimasound.com/music


attaching the led strip
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remove the protective tape of the led strip
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directed the input wires of the power supply into the box
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secure the wire to the tv
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mount the raspberry pi to the tv
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hdmi splitter to the other side of the tv
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increase the update frequency to 30 hertz
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