Smart Nanoleaf Replica - Remix

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Hi there, thanks for checking out my project! This thing is quite complex because although it comes with four different files to use, you'll need to plan out how many of each to print in order to get the design you want and make the wiring as simple as possible. This involves a lot of soldering, which can be tedious if not done carefully. A good way to become proficient at it is to practice, but by the time you plan out a way to create a PCB for it, the cost may exceed that of buying the commercial version. If you're up for the challenge and want to try something new, go ahead! It's an experience. I based my design on this person's ideas and code. Check it out here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3354082 I customized the panels to fit my printer's build area (220 x 220 x 230)mm more effectively and gave them angled corners to direct light downwards. LEDs are linearly polarized, which means they emit light straight out in a line, unlike incandescent bulbs. This allows the backside of the panel to be lit, reflecting off the flat surface and dispersing the light for an even illumination effect. The individually addressable smart LED strips I used are WS2812b. To work correctly, these panels need to be wired in series, so that when you program the Arduino, it knows how many LEDs there are. There's no real reason not to do this unless you use separate controllers or a "splitter" tile, which I've included as Nano_Blank. In this case, you'll have to use two long strips of LED extension wire to connect sides 2 and 3.