LED Builds
Paper Lantern
Using the open source software, WLED flashed onto a NodeMCU v3 ESP8226 microcrontroller. This software allows for webserver control of the NeoPixel LED Library which communicates with addressable LEDs such as, WS2812B, WS2811, SK6812.
6 strips of 17 LEDs (ws2812b eco 60leds/m) are wired in parallel. Using 5v 2.5a Wall Wart with CanaKit Button toggle. Pulling between 400-850mA.
Sanded Plexiglass & Parchment paper used for diffusion.
Inspired by WLED community member, Thorn and his project (learn more in links below).
| Category | Description | Amount |
| 5m WS2812B LED Strip. 30p | $12.47 | |
| 5m WS2812B ECO LED Strip. 60p | $25.22 | |
| NodeMCU v3 ESP8266 board | x10 | $23.11 |
| 10mm 4pin L Shape Connectors | x10 | $7.54 |
| Frame Hardware | ||
| Sq Wood Plaque 5″ 2pcs | $3.49 | |
| Sq Dowel 3/8×36″ | x4 | $6.32 |
| Plexiglass 24×36″ | $7.00 | |
| 14ft of 3/4×3/4″ Corner L | $17.00 | |
| 4ft Clear Poplar 2×2″ | $5.00 | |
| Tools | ||
| Irwin Vise Grip wire stripper | $23.35 | |
| Mitre Box | $14.98 | |
| Gorilla Wood Glue 4oz | $4.50 | |
| Total | $149.98 |
Cove Lighting
Using the open source software, WLED flashed onto a NodeMCU v3 ESP8226 microcrontroller. This software allows for webserver control of the NeoPixel LED Library which communicates with addressable LEDs such as, WS2812B, WS2811, SK6812.
Running ws2812B 30leds/m, total of 10.7m (35′). Using 5v 10a PSU, pulling ~7.2A. LEDs are sitting on 3/4″ x 3/4″ PVC composite corner moulding.
To increase light diffusion, increase LED density (60leds/m) or increase distance between leds & wall. The latter was applied with 1/2″ x 3/4″ pine moulding as a spacer. Considerable monetary and energy savings using spacer versus increasing LED density.
| Category | Description | Amount |
| 5m WS2812B LED Strip. 30p x2 | Amazon Link | $38.00 |
| 5v 10a Power Supply | Amazon Link | $24.00 |
| NodeMCU v3 | ESP8266 board x 10 Ali Express link | $2.00 |
| Light Switches | Amazon Link | $2.00 |
| Inside Corner Molding | Home Depot | $28.50 |
| Panel Nails 1-5/8″ | $4.00 | |
| Total | $98.50 |
Wall Lengths:
- 5.5m x 5.2m (18’ x 17’)
Total LED run:
- 10.7m (35’)
- 321 leds
- 5m (16.4ft)
- 5v 150leds
- $19 x 2.135
- Power 321leds
- 100% white (0.045A/led)
- 50% white (0.0225A/led)
- 321 x 0.0225 = 7.2 total AMPs
- $24
Inside Corner Moulding – Mitre Cut Ref
- 8ft – $4.51 each
- $0.56/ft
- 5pcs
- 12ft – $7.12
- $0.59/ft
- 4pcs
- Panel Nails
- $4
- Polystyrene Cove Moulding
- $0.465/ft
Molding Back Support
Night Light
*Under Construction*
Using Passive Infrared Sensor (PIR), Photoresistor, and Transistor to activate LEDs. Motion && Low Light Intensity will trigger the LEDs.
Ver.2 includes 3v 30leds/m, 18650 Li-Ion Rechargeable Cell, and TP-4056 Charging Module.
The components will sit in custom 3D printed housing. The housing will include Recharging Port, T-Slots for LED and PIR, and Mounting Magnets.
