3DPrinting

Glass Brick Light With Smart Control

Monday, July 3, 2023

A image divided into four unequal sections with boarders that look like photo negatives,each section has a different image of the light construction with the largest image being the finished light. The image is overlaid with text that says new light design, 3D printed base with smart control LED strips.

When I was idly browsing Instagram I came across an advert for (in my opinion) an incredibly expensive (€139) glass brick light. I can’t find the original advert but I believe this article shows the light from the same company.

The light used manual filters to change the colour, was not smart and I think was a lot for what is mainly one glass brick. I thought I could do better and for a lot cheaper, so I did.

NeoPixel LED Controller

Sunday, August 16, 2020

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An image of six frosted glass candles with the wax removed, each about the size of a shot glass. The candles are upturned on plastic bases and lit up by leds in a rainbow colour, they are all sitting on a desk.

Building a NeoPixel LED Controller with MQTT and HomeKit support. Expanding on my previous project to add LED lighting to my work area, I wanted to investigate a lower voltage and more customisable LED system. I had read about WS2812B or NeoPixel LEDs but had not built anything with them.

Relaxing, it’s probably good for your health

Friday, February 9, 2018

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A sepia picture of a lit candle in an old apothecary jar sat on a desk.

Having been recently diagnosed with a manageable but ongoing health condition, I have been thinking more about relaxation and taking a bit better care of myself, not something that is unusual in the circumstances.