Oh my gosh… it’s like I worked day- and nightshifts the last couple of days. But all I wanted was to finish the lattice as quickly as possible. Yesterday evening it was finally done. The last plane installed, the last tie soldered and the last cathode wire connected to the very last LED pin. Done!
I roughly calculated the work time I spent on building the cube and I came to a total of approximatly 25 to 30 hours. That includes
- bending all 520 LED pins,
- soldering the LED rows,
- building the planes,
- wiring all the LED pins,
- preparing the baseplate (cutting, drilling, grinding and spraying),
- wiring the baseplate with the cathode- and anode-array wires,
- cutting the wires,
- and finally building the cube plane by plane (soldering the ties and cathode wires).
So in the end I have to say, even if it is really a hell lot of work to do it was totally worth it and I can only strongly suggest, if you like this project and you would like to have a cube of your own, get yourself an eightCubed Kit as soon as they are available.
Here are some impressions of the finished cube including two videos showing some sample animations.
3 Comments
Is it possible to post a parts list for the cube? I’m hoping to build one but it’s hard to find the full parts list anywhere. Your cube came out beautiful though!! All the LEDs look like they are in perfect straight rows and it shows that you put time and effort into it!
Thank you for your kind words.
I can create a part list for you, but you’ll still need the controller board from lumisense to drive the cube. I’m not exactly sure if they have released it yet, so keep checking their website. You can find a link to their website in the Links section.
Oh and sorry for my late approval of your comment. I haven’t been checking this blog for some time now.
Help friend
I am interest about your project. Can u sent me more info?
the web lumisense does not work
i would by wery greatful for your info
thanks