Easily build your own custom LED Neon Signs with Alexa, Hue and App integration.
Simply follow this detailed, step-by-step guide. This video is sponsored by PCBway. ? More info below ?
In today's project, I'll show you how I made three different but effective large Neon LED wall signs. They have WiFi, Alexa and Philips Hue integration thanks to WLED running on the Wemos D1 Mini on the reverse.
This is alongside a discreet but easy to access set of physical controls for switching the sign on/off or adjusting the brightness without having to chat to your voice assistant or finding your phone.
List of items used in this project and where to find them:
■ 5v power supply : https://geni.us/5vPowerSupply5a (allow at least 2A per metre)
■ Neon effect LED strips: https://geni.us/NeonLEDStrip5v
■ ESP8266 Dev Board: https://geni.us/wemosD1
■ MOSFET Transistor (IRLB8721PBF) (x2) https://geni.us/IRLB8721PBF
■ Logic Level Shifter (74AHCT125): https://geni.us/74AHCT125-LLS
■ Barrel connector suitable for your amperage: https://geni.us/HighAmpDCBarrel
■ 50k Potentiometer: https://geni.us/Potentiometers
■ Slide toggle switch: https://geni.us/SlideSwitchSPDT
■ Power switch: https://geni.us/Power-Switch
■ Electrical hook-up wire: https://geni.us/22AWGWire
■ 3D Jakes filament: https://geni.us/3DJake
■ Projects PCB: https://www.pcbway.com/project/member/?bmbno=2883CCE7-0114-49
Electronics Kit on my international Etsy: https://diymachines.etsy.com/uk/listing/1661961591/large-neon-sign-with-alexa-hue
These are some of my favourite tools I use and can recommend:
■ Battery-powered glue gun: http://geni.us/BoschBatteryGlueGun
■ Bosch Bit Driver: https://geni.us/Bosch-Screwdriver
I use a Prusa MK4 for my projects and highly recommend both it and the Prusa Mini. If I inspired you to take up 3D printing please consider purchasing a printer via this link: http://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=diymachines
Prusa support my channel when you use that link at no cost to yourself. :)
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The WLED firmware can be downloaded from here:
https://install.wled.me/
3D printed parts, wiring diagrams, FAQ etc can be found here:
https://www.diymachines.co.uk/how-to-make-large-neon-led-signs
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List of camera and lighting equipment I use:
Sony A7 III: https://geni.us/Sony-Alpha7-III
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 RXD A036SF Lens for Sony-FE : https://geni.us/TamronRXD-28-75mm
Aputure Amaran HR672C: https://geni.us/AputureAmaranHR672C
Aputure MC: https://geni.us/FAPGL
RØDE VideoMic Pro+: https://geni.us/RodeVideoMic-ProPlus
Blue Snowball iCE: https://geni.us/BlueSnowball-iCE
Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus: https://geni.us/PhilipsHue-LightStrip
Disclaimer:
This video is shared for demonstration purposes only.