After creating the modular lantern system, I experimented with different cheap ways to integrate LED lights into it and turn it into a decorative lamp. In this post, I describe the three ways I found the cheapest and easiest to implement that all create a wonderful result. Preface When I set up real light installations,…
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How to Write Custom Snowflake Patterns
In this article, I will discuss how to write custom patterns for your snowflake decoration. This is a rather advanced topic, and there are a number of prerequisites that are required and listed below. Nevertheless, it is rewarding to you see your very own pattern displayed on the decoration. You must solder a 5-pin programming…
SMD LEDs Tests
Today I tested a number of SMD LEDs for the plant watering sensor project. I soldered all 13 LEDs I shortlisted onto a small board and connected it to an Arduino Zero Pro. So I could try the different flashing styles I planed to use more or less automatically. That way I could focus on the LED flashing itself,…