I wanted to buy some LEDs, that turn off once I close the door, for my PAX wardrobe. Yet, the price tag convinced me to spend thousands in learning PCB design and creating my own. (No I'm not OK)
Here's why you should use this:
- You value open-source over time efficiency
- You're a cheapskate
- You hate spending money on a product that actually fully works, so instead you make it yourself.
Setting this up varies depending on how legit you want to make it: Own PCB? Or just on a breadboard?
Below is a list of parts required, each have their datasheet in the Datasheets folder. The links shown are for conrad.de, I am not affiliated with them in any way.
| Count | Part No. | Part Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A000005 | Arduino Nano |
| 4 | DG350-3.5-03P-14-00AH-1 | Degson Screw Terminal |
| 3 | IRLB8721PBF | N-Channel MOSFET |
- Flash the code from
Arduino-Codeon to the Arduino Instructions - Build the breadboard following the schematics, proper breadboard diagrams will follow soon (feel free to contribute!)
- Enjoy the project!
Optional Steps:
- 3D-Print the case from the
CADfolder - Add a 45° diffuser for the stylish look
Okay so you're hardcore and want to make your own PCB.
You can either use the Gerber files from the release, or make your own. Instructions to make the gerber files will follow soon™
- Upload the zipped Gerber files from the release.
- Select the options you want, only really important is 2 layered PCB. Rest is all preference
- Order and wait.
- Solder the components to the board following the board Diagram
- Flash the code from
Arduino-Codeon to the Arduino Instructions - Done!
Optional Steps:
- 3D-Print the case from the
CADfolder - Add a 45° diffuser for the stylish look
- New README
- Create Release
- Add multithreading
- Add images to docs.
See the open issues for a full list of proposed features (and known issues).
Contributions are what make the open source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.
If you have a suggestion that would make this better, please fork the repo and create a pull request. You can also simply open an issue with the tag "enhancement". Don't forget to give the project a star! Thanks again!
- Fork the Project
- Create your Feature Branch (
git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature) - Commit your Changes (
git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature') - Push to the Branch (
git push origin feature/AmazingFeature) - Open a Pull Request
Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.
PCBway is the sponsor for this project!
Disclaimer: I received the SYDFLY PCB prototype from PCBWay for free in exchange for writing this review.
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In the interest of full transparency, I did receive these SYDFLY PCB prototypes from PCBWay at no cost in exchange for this review. However, I want to emphasize that my assessment is based solely on the quality of the product and the overall experience.
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