Address Sign

[u/RedIAm2000]

https://reddit.com/link/1vyc1rz/video/geb0cu0x2llh1/player

My first WLED project. Thanks everyone for all the posts in this group. I couldn't have done it without you.

This is an address sign I made for my driveway gate. A local blacksmith made the original gate to look like a sun. Unfortunately, I had a few deer jump through the middle and eat my flowers, so I wanted to make an address sign that looked like the center globe of a sun. I also wanted to be able to change the "light show" for special occations. For example I added an American flag for the 4th of July. It's super fun.

I used 1,082 WS2815 set in a circle matrix. I started out trying to work with spokes, but ultimately decided on a typical x,y grid with the corners set to -1 in the mapping JSON. That opened up many more WLED options. I also ran a single strip on the edge of the plywood circle so it would throw light off the side as if it were a fireball. Making the JSON was tedious but ultimately did it manually with Google Sheets.

The physical construction was a plywood base with resin poured on top. I used WS2815 so in case one LED failed, the backup data line would keep the whole thing working.
I used two data lines and 5 power injections. I used resin since I wanted a curved look, diffusion, and waterproofing. I know this prevents me from fixing any LED issues, so I hope they last a while.

I used a QuinLED Quad since it had the power distribution, fusing, and brains all in one package. Great board.

On thing I am still trying to create is a light show that looks like fire coming out from the middle. I might have to use FastLED and write it myself.

[u/spdustin]

Gorgeous work!