POV Spinner

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A mesmerizing light animation that harnesses the power of Persistence-of-vision. Another great production from http://marginallyclever.com/. Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/imakerobots. ## Demo View the demo videos here: [start](https://www.instagram.com/p/Br9ADS2HSqk/) [better](https://www.instagram.com/p/Br9ITGbnAZ6/) [finished](https://www.instagram.com/p/BsEod8YnH0e/) [But also](https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGuSJFnXem/) ## Parts (off the shelf) The necessary components include: 1x [Slip ring](https://www.adafruit.com/product/736) 14x WS2811 LEDs spaced 16.5mm apart 1x RUMBA board OR 1x Arduino Mega + RAMPs board 1x A4988 stepper driver 1x 12v2a power supply 8x M3x10 pan head phllips screws 1x 160mm GT2-6 timing belt 1x NEMA17 stepper motor (200-step-per-turn) 1x 20x27x4 bearing 2x M2x10 screwss 2x 2mm zap straps (zip ties) A breadboard Some wires ## Parts (manufactured) Custom components include: LEDPlate (laser cut). STL file available as an alternative. MountingPlate (laser cut). STL file available as an alternative. All other STL files were 3D printed on a Prusai3Mk3 at default settings. Most parts fit snugly together due to friction. ## Assembly If you're having trouble with assembly, please open a ticket for assistance. ## Wiring Connect the following: Pin 54 --> Slip ring red wire --> LED D0. 5v --> Slip ring white wire --> LED 5V. GND --> Slip ring black wire --> LED G. The stepper motor is connected to the X axis. The A4988 driver is also connected to the X axis. ## Also Additional resources: STLs available on [thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3327441) Code available on [github](https://github.com/MarginallyClever/POVSpinner) ## Thanks Special thanks to [electronics_garage](https://www.instagram.com/electronics_garage/) for suggesting this project.