WS2811 Helix

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A Helix Mount/Diffuser For WS2811 Pixels Can Be Used To Create A Helix Of Any Desired Size Each Segment Holds 3 Pixels, 17 Segments Measures Exactly One Meter High I Wrapped Them Around An Old Metal Tiki Torch Pole With Ease \nWarning - My Copy Took A Severe Beating During Packing, A Quick Escape From Floodwaters Left It Struggling To Stay Together Strong Glue Or Heat Welding Pieces Together Is Crucial They Absolutely Refuse To Remain Assembled \nA Video Featuring A Beautiful Soundtrack Provided By The Printer Is Available At:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGDVzsOpzdY \n \n \n Instructions\nThree Passive Infrared Sensors Were Mountedin On Top, Connecting Them All To A Large Usb Battery It Runs Pretty Patterns If No Sensors Have Tripped Recently But Each Time One Triggers It Sends Down The Helix - The Sensors Are Color-coded As Red, Green, And Blue With Capable Mixing \nWhite Pla At 15% Infill Produced Satisfactory Results Although Hotglue Failed To Hold Its Own I'll Be Repurposing Epoxy Soon The Code Behind This Project Can Be Found At:https://github.com/bobiam/trip_motion