LED Matrix Magic: Unveiling the Ultimate Enclosure Upgrade!
(UPDATE 03/10/2024: Specs of the stencil sheet added)
Cut stencil sheets to 324mm x 85mm
Welcome to the LED Matrix Revolution! 🔮✨ In this video, i'm thrilled to showcase my latest creation: a re-imagined enclosure for the 8x32 LED matrix that will blow your mind! 🌟
🚀 Elevate Your Display: Discover the innovative features and design tweaks that take your LED matrix experience to a whole new level.
🔧 DIY Dream: Follow along as I break down the step-by-step process of creating and implementing this game-changing enclosure.
🌈 Dazzling Visuals: Witness the amazing display capabilities of the revamped LED matrix enclosure.
🔍 Inside the Design: Gain insights into the thoughts and creativity that went into crafting this enclosure. From materials to inspirations.
👩🔧 Share!: Share your thoughts, ideas, and experiences with the community in the comments- because the journey is just as exciting as the destination!
🎉 Ready to upgrade your LED matrix game? Hit play, join the fun, and let the LED magic begin! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more electrifying content!
LINKS!
LED Matrix Enclosure - www.thingiverse.com/thing:638...
Stencil Sheet Diffuser - www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hob...
(Cut these to 324mm x 85mm)
Female DC Threaded Barrel Jack Panel Adapter 5.5mm x 2.1mm Connector - amzn.to/3GJZFw7
ESP32-DevKitC core Board ESP32 Development Board ESP32-WROOM-32U - amzn.to/3v2nSLI
8x32 LED Matrix 256 Pixels WS2812B Digital Flexible LED Panel - amzn.to/3RrqY3j
12mm Mini Latching Push Button on Off Switch - amzn.to/41tXTZB
Dupont Wire Male to Female Breadboard Jumper Wires - amzn.to/41tXTZB
Polymaker Dual Color Matte PLA Filament 1.75mm Black-Red - amzn.to/4amhEq8
Polymaker Matte PLA Filament 1.75mm White - amzn.to/3RkuMTY
Acrylic Glue/Cement - amzn.to/4am07hN
Original Prusa MINI+ kit 3D Printer - www.prusa3d.com/product/origi...
MakeItWorkTech on Thingiverse www.thingiverse.com/makeitwor... on KZhead / @makeitworktech
DrZzs on KZhead - / @drzzs
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amazing work, this video is underated
Much appreciated!
The 8x32 matrix has been a personal project on my backburner for over a year now lol. Awesome design!
You just saved me a bunch of time and hassle. Thank you!
Definitely need to try chaining 3 to 5 of these together, like that tower light behind you. Or you could roll them first and stack up the rolls to make a sweet 360° tube. So many possibilities. 🤯
Absolutely! I saw a video recently where a chap linked about 20 of them horizontally and made a news ticker. Looked awesome. And that tower light behind me... I made I have a tutorial video on how to make them. Thanks for stopping by and being thoughtful enough to leave a comment. I appreciate it. Happy Holidays!
Great! This really helps. I’m working on a project that requires some led matrix panels and this helps a ton. Thanks again
My pleasure, more stuff coming soon!
Really great job modifying the panel housing! I don’t have any of the led matrix’s but this is inspiring cause wled’s are pretty neat stuff for nerds 😉
Thank you, it took a few hours and I still feel I have another iteration of it in me that I need to get out. I'll post a video when i do. Thanks for the nice comment :)
Nice, thoughtful build. This American computer guy just subscribed.
Lol, cheers Tom
Printing this build right now, looks like its gonna be an amazing project.
Awesome, glad you found it. Hope it turns out well.
How is it going? I was thinking of getting this kit. Did u do the one panel or more?
I have a couple of panels, but this build was just 1 of the 8x32 panels@@chevy4x466
I took some milk plastic and made a rectangular box by gluing the sides and top together. The bottom is open and the long dimension is about a half the length longer than the matrix. The sides are as tall as the matrix. I used black foam core as the base and the look reminds me of a Star Trek prop.
You need to post a video on your channel. I'd love to see it. It sounds cool.
Looks like a great redesign. What thickness are the stencil sheets? We can not get the same in the UK but can get alternatives but not sure of thickness. Number of microns would be helpful.
Oh crikey, i threw the empty packet away. I actually used 2 stencil sheets. I don't think I can measure it in microns. Over here they cost about 3 dollars for 3 of them, so I used trial and error to get the correct thickness. 2 sheets is probably about a quarter of a millimeter. I'll pull up my original cad design when i wake up later and take a look at the gap.
Thank you very much, after seeing your video I bought the LED matrix and printed your case. Great remix!! One request if you don’t mind. Would you please create a middle piece that can be printed twice to make the case longer to support 2 8x32 panels. I think we would also need the grid redesigned do both ends are thinner so the can be butted together. Again thank you for all the work it took to put this together. Happy New Year!
Great suggestion, many thanks for the comment. Let me look into that! Stay tuned. So..it's definitely feasible and not too difficult to do. I'll work on that this week.
Cool. Stuff. I can see sanzoro in lights:)
lol, i really enjoyed this build
Thank you for sharing this, I always wanted a module version so I can add a second or third 16 x8 panel or even a 16 x 32 that would allow additional panels to be added for a bigger display, can you share you tinker cad design?
Hi BillBat I did. There is a link in the comments section to it on thingiverse.com
The hobbylobby stencil stuff is a great idea! Very well engineered! Top tier video as per usual! Only improvement I'd probably make is to make another little channel at the bottom have a backplate for the housing that can slide out for easy access all of the components as well as some support towers to support the back of the matrix to prevent flex away from the diffuser grid. One of if not the BEST video you've done yet, congrats on all the new subscribers! Well deserved 👏🏻 I have to make one!!! :D
That's a really great idea, the build uses no glue, just pegs, so it's a friction connection, so technically with a little force it should just come apart.
Great build - I am getting ready to assemble - what are the exact dimensions of the diffuser sheet ? I am looking for the 1 piece size
That's a great question David, I actually cut mine a little larger to start and then cut it down from their. I don't have the exact size on hand, however, when I wake up on Sunday I will measure and post it in the description. Thanks for your comment!
Cut stencil sheets to 324mm x 85mm Hope this helps. Even at this size, you should still have a little wiggle room to maybe go a mm bigger on either dimension. Mine have a little play in them once installed.
Thanks - after looking at it and taking multiple measurements I cut on that is 322mm X 86mm and it is perfect! Thanks for a great fun project! @@mybritishcomputerguy
You're welcome, i'm glad you enjoyed it, it's always nice to have a project on the go. I have more projects in the works! stay tuned!!! @@davidcappello
Looks great. Thanks for sharing. I have a Raspberry Pi running arcade games. This would be great for the top marquee display. I wonder if the Pi can control what the esp displays depending on the game selected ???
Thanks, and that's a really great question, a little beyond my current level of expertise, im sure someone in a forum somewhere can answer that one
Thank you I just got a 3D Printer and so far everything has come out great! Quick question, what power supply do you use to power them? Any links? Thanks again! Edit: I just finished the whole print I used Hole B. My only issue is when socketing the two parts with the grid ontop the LED it seems to resist being closed all the way at the joints. I see the grid is at the end of each respective piece. After messing with it for a few minutes it closes and is almost perfect but it's slightly uneven at the middle joints in terms of stability. Is that normal for this current revision or did I do something wrong?
To be honest Luciano, I'm not sure what could have happened? Maybe it's a print quality thing? I've printed a couple of these on my Prusa Mini+ and they both fit just right, no gaps after gluing.
How visible is it with the grid and diffuser in a well lit room? I am doing a display for my Rc car racing club showing race positions etc.
Thanks for your message, I'd say pretty well lit. Especially if you're using a 15 amp power supply and injecting the power at the middle and the end in addition to the start. These LEDs are so damn bright. I use mine in a room that's moderately lit, and am only powering it with 3 amps!
Great cheers. The plan is to use decent sized supply. It does look very cool with diffused but crisp square pixels.
You have tried diffuser from a broken TV?
I haven't, sounds like it could make for an interesting project though. I'll keep my eyes open for a broken TV! Cheers!!
Where is the link to the acrylic cement? I would like to try it.
I thought it was in the comment section, let me check. I'll update it if it's not there in a few minutes. Thanks for letting me know.
Thanks again.. I added the link for the Glue in the comments section. 👍
Thank you very much, after seeing your video I bought the LED matrix and printed your case. Great remix!! One request if you don’t mind. Would you please create a middle piece that can be printed twice to make the case longer to support 2 8x32 panels. I think we would also need the grid redesigned do both ends are thinner so the can be butted together. Again thank you for all the work it took to put this together. Happy New Year!
Middle piece created! Please make sure you read the notes in Thingiverse before printing :)
(not had a chance to work on the grid sections yet though)