February 26, 2026
Description
Build a 3D printed desktop sized lamp using Circuit Playground Express. Use a mini IR remote to control the brightness and change the colors of the LEDs. It features five multi-colored panels that have geometric designs.
Assembly and code available here:
https://learn.adafruit.com/led-shoji-lamp
A mini IR remote can be used to change the color of the ten NeoPixel LEDs. 0-9 numbers are assigned to change the colors while the play/pause button turns them all off. The up and down arrows are used to increase or decrease the brightness of the LEDs.
The panels are 3D printed using a translucent filaments. They utilize a multi-material add-on that uses four different colored filaments combined in a single printed part.
The shapes are inspired by impossible objects that use optical illusions to appear like three-dimensional geometric shapes.
Panels slide into the stiles (vertical uprights) and are secured within the frame. The frame can hold up to five different panels. The panels can be swapped out for different designs making this a modular assembly.
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Share Alike
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