JWST LED Wall Panels 3D Printer Model

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Summary

Github project link:
https://github.com/TrumpetH4X/JWST-LED-Panels

Overview

I've always enjoyed the honeycomb mirror arrangement of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). To commemorate the telescope's launch on December 22, 2021, I created a set of DIY Nanoleaf LED wall panels inspired by the telescope's primary mirror.

The LED Display is composed of 18 3D-printed hexagonal cells, with 18 3mm acrylic light diffusers glued to the top. Microcontroller is a Wemos D1 Mini running WLED. Each cell has 12 LEDs, divided into two LEDs per side (216 LEDs total). 216 x ~60mA x 5V = ~64.8W peak total power draw. Total display size is ~26" long.

Demo Videos

JWST LED Panels Demo #1

JWST LED Panels Demo #1

JWST LED Panels Demo #2

JWST LED Panels Demo #2

Parts List

QuantityItemNotes
2WS2812B Addressable RGB LED Strip, 30 pixels/mThese strips draw around 60mA per LED, so size your power supply accordingly
1Wemos D1 Mini
2-3JST 3-Pin Connectors, 20pkMay not be necessary, if you want to make permanent connections instead
2-3Roll(s) of Black PETGI chose to use PETG for the structural properties. PLA would probably still work fine.
33pk White Acrylic Diffuser (3mm)NOTE: You will need access to a laser cutter (or some other machinery) to cut these acrylic sheets. I have seen some projects that use a thin layer of white PLA as a diffuser instead of acrylic, your mileage may vary.
1Spool of solder
1Soldering Iron
3Rolls of assorted red, black, and green wire
15V 15A Power SupplyIf you choose to use more/less LEDs in your setup, you can adjust the power supply wattage as necessary.
2-3Bottle(s) of your superglue of choice
2-3Screws for wall-mounting

Software

My Wemos D1 Mini is running WLED. I have 18 virtual LEDs set up, with 12 LEDs grouped to each.

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