Had an hour before going to a show last night so I slapped some electronics on a hat. I'm heckin stoked on the effect.
Interestingly, I have to place my 18650 battery at the front inside of the hat because the halo tilt doesn't allow for it at the back. *Gestures at physics*
I'm using a Pixelblaze LED controller from @wizard (wirelessly controlled on my iPad), and micro COB LEDs that are in my LED guide:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/180WD4LogMjx8FmKcFc0dmlTEKJ1Xa7dIHlEhSLMOAxA/edit
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As this posts takes off, I just wanna mention that my LED guide is open source and made to be shareable and free forever.
But it does point to my Patreon (which is also public & free), and I just lost a $30 subscriber.
My Patreon only brings in a very small amount right now ($200 a month), but while I'm between jobs and scraping by that income is actually essential.
Hey! Tell ya what. If I get five subscribers today (any amount) I'll make an LED hat tutorial
I'm at two new subscribers on Patreon today! Thank uuuuu!! What a lovely and helpful reaction
FOUR Patreon subscribers today!! Only one more to go!!
@LaserMistress @wizard That is hecking awesome! I waaaaant!
@LaserMistress @wizard That is so awesome!! I love it
@LaserMistress @wizard omg that's so awesome! Also TIL about the "addressable COB" LED strips. I think I'm in need of some, and a witch hat that actually fits my head
What's the pixel density on yours?
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Very nice idea.
@LaserMistress @wizard That's brilliant!
That is amazing!
@LaserMistress so heckin’ nice!
@LaserMistress @wizard
Could you get it to change patterns based on ambient noise?
@SoftwareTheron @wizard yeah, the controller I'm using has an add-on sensor board that's real easy to use. It has a mic, aux in and light and movement detection.
@LaserMistress@mstdn.social @wizard@leds.social HOLY SHIT THAT RULES. I can't believe that only took you an hour. Well done.
WOW!! SO KEWL!!
Absolutely "enchanting" !!
8- D
( At one point, it looked like a section of light was following your head motion. Is that a possibility with your controller board? :- )
@SaguaroLynx @wizard it is possible with the accelerometer in the sensor board, but here it's just good filming and head motion timing.
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That rules
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Oooohhh...
My 12 year old autistic daughter would love this!
The only thing she loves more than sequined clothing (or "armour-plated" as she refers to them) is flashing lights, which is why her bedroom is decked out with LEDs around the ceiling.
Going to have to try something like this!
@wizard @Lazarou