Fiber Optic LED matrix with Glue Sticks

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In this project, I created a "fiber optic" LED matrix using WS2801 LED strip and glue sticks. The light displays have a different look than similar LED cubes and a few advantages. First, you can't see the actual LEDs in the display because the glue sticks guide the light away from the LEDs. Second, the device requires much fewer LEDs to make up the volume. Because the top and bottom have different LED strips, the fiber optic cables can take on two different colors that mix in the center. There are tons of different color displays that can be achieved with the device. I also added a button and knob for controlling the speed, color, and type of light display.

[@ThereIsNoRoot]

Excellent use of WS2801 lights

[@PrettyMuchParadise]

this is so incredibly creative and AMAZING! your whole channel is a wonderland!!

[@JeremyCook]

Really clever idea to melt the glue sticks like that to fit the RGB LEDs. Neat medium for a diffuser.

[@jbumstead21]

Thanks again for the compliments, Jeremy!

[@JeremyCook]

@@jbumstead21You're welcome!

[@_BangDroid_]

Cool project! The music is real nice too, reminds me a bit of Jose Gonzalez

[@oregomm]

great idea and great build!

[@jbumstead21]

Thanks!

[@pauljansen57pj]

Brilliant! Very nice.