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Build your own RGB LED Cube Part 2: the electronics

2014-04-05

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Previous video:/youtube/video/uQMUPhyoXoE

Part 1:/youtube/video/EnM3p2TmWXc

How to Multiplex:/youtube/video/uQMUPhyoXoE

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

Arduino Code+Schematic:http://www.mediafire.com/download/d1irxfrmjic3txj/RGBLEDCube_GreatScott!.rar

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

It is time to build the controller for the RGB LED Cube. After this video you will be able to build your very own Cube and use my first test animation to let it flash in a few different colors

Music:

In the Hall of the Mountain King, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)


build the electronic circuit
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add male header pins to the ribbon cables
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separate the ribbon cable with a cutter
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connect the male header of the ribbon cables
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connect the ribbon cables for the led one
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plug in my five volt power supply
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