NeoPixel (WS2812B) Star

A Chrismas ornament or anything else you like!

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Description

I made this ornament a few years ago. It's made with 16 WS2812B, all the necessary capacitors and a diode/resistor combo for protection. Can be used for any special occasion!

Details

I made this ornament a few years. It's made with 16 WS2812B, all the nesesary capacitors and a diode/resistor combo for protection. Can be used for any special occasion!

See build instructions for ideas!

Components

1 × WS2812B (NeoPixel) Star http://dirtypcbs.com/store/designer/details/5535/225/ws2812b-neopixel-star
1 × BAT54S Dual Schottky Diode (optional)
1 × 10uF / 16V Tantal
1 × 330 ohm
1 × 0.1uF Ceramic

Build Instructions

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This ornament can have a lot of uses. Chrismas is the prefered one:
Christmas Wreath:
As a wearable for Halloween:
or for the Tooth Fairy!
Tooth Fairy Demo (in French but you'll get the point!)Or any STUPID use that comes to your mind:
PCB Layout
The PCB layout outline with the pixels positions was made with SketchUp then exported as DXF and imported in EaglePCB.