Fractal Pyramid LED Base

Please feel free to reach out if you need any help

This LED project utilizes WLED to control the effects of the light. (See WLED instructions below, if necessary)

Items Needed:

• D1 Mini
• 8x8 LED Matrix
• Super glue/E6000
• Hot Glue

I recommend printing the pyramid in vase mode with transparent filament for best results.(See link to original pyramid design for printing instructions)

I also recommend printing the feet with TPU, if possible.

Post-printing Instructions-

• Glue the LED Matrix to the flat side of the platform. E6000 works well

• Clip the 5V,GND,DOUT and center 5V,GRD wires off the LED Matrix, leaving just the 5V,GND,DIN. Clip the female connector off the wires and solder them directly to D1 mini

Red-->5V
White-->G
Green-->D4

• Test that WLED and matrix are working before gluing into base

• Glue the D1 mini to the base using hot glue. You can add hot glue over the electrical connections as well, to insulate them.

• Glue the LED platform and feet to the base, using E6000

The pyramid can just rest on the base, it does not need to be glued.

Post a make, because I'd love to see it :D

WLED Instructions

If you are not familiar with WLED, there are just a few simple steps to get up and running.

• Plug D1 into PC via micro-usb (Cord must have data-transfer wire)
• Go to https://install.wled.me/ (may not work in safari, Chrome works)
• Click install and choose the correct serial port. If you don't know, unplug the D1 and plug it back in to see which port pops up.
• after installation, you can opt to skip the WIFI setup settings.
• Connect to the WLED-AP WIFI network that has been created (Password: wled1234)

From here you can choose to create your own custom configuration and presets,
or to get you started... you can just upload the backup files I have included, which will run through a playlist of presets upon startup (you can change the presets later to your liking)

• To the Controls --> Config--> Security and Updates
• Upload the provided configuration and preset backups respectively
  (FP_LED_ConfigurationBackup1)
  (FP_LED_PresetBackup1)

Amazon Links: (you may find them cheaper on AliExpress)
D1 mini:
https://www.amazon.com/Organizer-ESP8266-Internet-Development-Compatible/dp/B081PX9YFV/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1E31Q3RB3ZKJ9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pllz8O-0No9StlvvAzWoEulJOnS-2_cXCN8gY2dpQgT-UagppD4YE640FOrRkMfH7KjSF48XuwzumvGq5jWtIh5oMSMefAnqLeIk-w7s9i7cPeYZPC04JhBcDX1qQZVh832cZLdWo4420LM5zT_HLVEMRIHjdbrq4YPqcmtyUcfox6G7i4vFJg4E15JMngt1StN7bUBVX8ZnCU16DNvK4Wq20UQ2CdCHEpHdKomD2zw.zwJR-Z20ZwHxBRs1hwvQejhM23T8jH0Sl6_GeASgaeI&dib_tag=se&keywords=d1+mini&qid=1713486306&sprefix=d1+mini%2Caps%2C83&sr=8-2

8x8 LED Matrix:
https://www.amazon.com/BTF-LIGHTING-Individual-Addressable-Flexible-Controllers/dp/B088BTSPYD/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2EWAVKM5ZCLSO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.edemFXIstNBTHBhfO37nXYc0lLoO8CG_okRtij8YyAnwDn7Ir2OCZuOVA1QtijWi3hDeKKwUVybcH2QU5k6DZCqWxJXD9p5IKxsgoKZ1Sz06zuqYr2lj1E25DsvP3UGzd9pdTyxNGOa8M8mWmYlutwZzXoUNHkIZCMaWCknKF1oEAFEV0H4FjZ1xzfxNuT8MYY6d5A03viQ9qJCL9J6g3WAo-Urz-TEdENKUKLL-LPzujOEMdmCHeY2XzkBcDOdUa-l6NOTo0VJtdof8XDchY5V46FnGtbSHlxkaOOh01BA.WpViEVyd7LqoHFLR_YwtGme0rU1CgzUK3XAVHiiFP4o&dib_tag=se&keywords=8x8%2Bled%2Bmatrix&qid=1713486359&sprefix=8x8%2Bled%2Bmatrix%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

The fractal pyramid i have included is just a rescaled version of Aeropic's remixed design.
Original model by Ricktu

Give them both a like for their efforts-
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2573402

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1356547

If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to comment
I'm also in the works of a 170mm 16x16 LED pyramid base with sound-reactive capabilities. Stay tuned...