Moon Lamp (LED Strip Mount WS2812B)
Description
Hello there this a remix of the famous <a href="https://www.instructables.com/High-Detailed-Moon-Lamp/" >Moon Lamp</a> for the use with WS2812B LED Strips and WLED (NodeMCU ESP 8266) to control the LEDs.
The Moon Lamp Stand is not provided in the Thing Files section but can be found here:
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Moon Lamp
Diameter approx.: 154 mm / 6 in
Hole for the screwable LED Strip Mount approx.: 52mm / 2 in
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LED Strip Mount
The LED Strip Mount is screwable into the base of the Moon Lamp. The insert can be tightened and unscrewed with a coin.
Brackets for zip ties to mount the LED Strip to the mount are present. Holes in the socket of the mount are used to install the DC barrel connector and the connector for the ESP8266 to controll the LEDs (WLED).
Height approx.: 101mm / 4 in
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NodeMCU (ESP8266) case
Suitable for a NodeMCU ESP8266 with built in Wifi.
I printed it in Prusament PLA Galaxy Black.
For more details see the WLED tutorial and NodeMCU Thingiverse link.
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Modify
Fusion360 and Meshmixer (zipped due to the filesize limit of Thingiverse) files are provided so that you can easily modify them.
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Things you will need: Soldering Iron, Heat Shrink, Sandpaper, Heat Gun
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Components used:
- Filament (Moon): https://colorfabb.com/pla-semi-matte-white
- Filament (Stand): https://www.formfutura.com/shop/product/easywood-2804?category=459 (Coconut)
- LED Strip: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B088K43XQY (buy with 60 LEDs per meter)
You could also use a basic remote controlled LED Strip without the NodeMCU to control the LEDs.
- ESP8266: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B06Y1LZLLY?psc=1
- Power Supply: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07HTCMJLQ?psc=1
- White Paracord Cable Sleeve: https://www.paracord.eu/paracorde/6mm-paracorde/white-nylon-rope-6mm
Tutorial to follow for the WLED installation:
Tutorial how to design and print the Moon Lamp:
- https://www.instructables.com/High-Detailed-Moon-Lamp/
- https://www.instructables.com/Progressive-Detail-Moon-Lamp/
Link to the used Moon Lamp Stand:
Link to the used NodeMCU (ESP8266) case:
(no affiliate amazon links used)