CPB Jar of Light
This is a magical 3D printed jar of RGB lights that simulates real fluid behavior
Step 1: Metal Contact
First fold the tin foil into the above shape to create 4 contact points
Step2: Installing Metal Contact
Find four rectangular holes in the 3d printed jar and use glue gun to install four metal contacts, the inside should look like this when finished
Step 3: Light Diffuser
cut out a piece of rectangular sheet of foam and install it in the inside of the 3D printed jar wall
Step 4: Install RGB Pixel Grid
wrap the 8x32 RGB pixel grid around and place it inside the jar
Step 5: Prepare the Connector Wires
Use wire stripping tools to prepare the connector wires for the RGB LED matrix
Step 6: Connect CPB
- Connect RGB matrix connectors to the CPB (A1 pin)
- Connect alligator clips like in the picture (A4, A5, A6, 3.3v pins)
- Connect battery pack to the CPB
Step 7: Connection to Tin Connectors
connect alligator clips to the tin connectors at the bottom of the jar
Step 8: Put Everything Together
Put all electronics and wirings inside the jar (note the orientation of the CPB)
Step 9: Close the Lid
Close the lid and complete the build, now we will need to create another same jar again
Step 10: Uploading Program - Host End
Choose one jar and upload this program to the PCB on it
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Step 11: Uploading Program - Client End
Upload this program for the PCB on the other jar
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Step 12: Tinfoil Layout
Layout tinfoils on a piece of cardboard like this
Step 13: Complete "refilling" Station
- cut holes for the water faucet on another piece of cardboard,
- install the water faucet
- and finally put everything together