Valentine Vase Dazzler: Color LED Light Base for Valentines Vase & Flowers

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Perfect for that special Valentine's Day gift! (Or Mother's Day, birthdays, graduations, etc.) This base allows you to turn a 3D printed vase into a fabulous light show. Check out these videos with examples of the light patterns: + https://youtu.be/cTFc3N4nx0w Uses: [Spiral Vase by Yllonnoce](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:550604) and [Anniversary Roses by XYZ Workshop](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:152642) + https://youtu.be/hQKWgm4H6uw Uses: s: [Plus Vase by BenitoSanduchi](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:47975) and [Anniversary Roses by XYZ Workshop](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:152642) Create awesome lighting effects with ease. Pick an open source vase to set on top and optionally fill the vase with 3D printed flowers if desired. You can source your own electronic parts or buy a convenient kit from the [Vorpal Robotics Store](https://vorpal-robotics-store.myshopify.com/products/vase-dazzler-kit-no-soldering-required). Please consider supporting us so we can continue to publish great new open source projects. The base incorporates an Arduino Nano and some controls that allow you to select a lighting pattern and a brightness. There are 10 lighting patterns built in, including: + Fades between colors of various hues + Flashes and twirling lights + Flicker effects like a flame Each time you press the pushbutton on the back, the Vase Dazzler cycles to the next light pattern. The potentiometer dial can be used to select brightness levels. The Vase Dazzler runs on any kind of 9v battery or can be powered from a mini USB cord, see below for details. Compatible Vases ------------------------ Any vase that is 1.5" to 2.5" (40 to 67mm) in diameter where it touches the table top will work well with this project. If the bottom is more than about 3 inches (70mm) it will also work as long as it's not so large as to be unstable. Of course, you may be able to use a vase of any size. Parts list: + Arduino Nano + 12 RGB LED Ring with addressable LEDs such as WS2812B or similar + 10k Panel mount Potentiometer, 1/4" shaft diameter + 9x13mm rectangular switch (on/off switch) + Pushbutton designed to fit in a 12mm diameter hole + 9v battery clip and 9v battery (rechargeable battery recommended) + Wires, Dupont Jumpers, solder, shrink tube to insulate connections + One M3x10 screw + 6 foot USB A to mini cord for powering the device and programming the Nano. Arduino Code ------------------ The code is available on GitHub here: [Vorpal Robotics Vase Dazzler](https://github.com/vorpalrobotics/VorpalVaseDazzler) The code is pre-loaded on the Nano if you purchase the kit from the [Vorpal Robotics Store](http://vorpal-robotics-store.myshopify.com/products/vase-dazzler-kit-no-soldering-required) Assembly Instructions and More Information ----------------------------------------------------------- See the [Vorpal Vase Dazzler Wiki Page](http://vorpalrobotics.com/wiki/index.php?title=Vorpal_Vase_Dazzler)