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IKEA RODALM Frame x Lithophane x WLED

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A custom 3D-printable back housing for lithophane frames that integrates all necessary electronics for a Ikea frame

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Category
Electronics
License
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A custom 3D-printable back housing for lithophane frames that neatly integrates all necessary electronics for a portable, wireless lighting experience. By using an ESP8266 running WLED, the lithophane can be fully customized with various effects and colors directly from a smartphone.

Technical Specifications:

  • Controller: ESP8266 (Wemos D1 Mini style) running WLED firmware.

  • Light Source: Addressable NeoPixel (WS2812B) LEDs for vibrant, uniform illumination.

  • Power: 18650 Lithium battery for full portability.

  • Charging & Safety: Integrated Li-ion charger module and an MT3608 DC-DC boost converter to maintain stable voltage.

  • Enclosure: Custom-designed 3D printed modular backplate to keep the wiring clean and compact.

Component

Pin/Terminal

Connection To

Description

Lithium Battery

Positive (+)

Charging Module (B+)

Battery power input

Lithium Battery

Negative (-)

Charging Module (B-)

Ground for battery

Charging Module

OUT+

MT3608 VIN+

Unregulated power to boost converter

Charging Module

OUT-

MT3608 VIN-

Common ground to boost converter

MT3608 Converter

VOUT+

ESP8266 (5V) & NeoPixel (5V)

Step-up to stable 5V

MT3608 Converter

VOUT-

ESP8266 (GND) & NeoPixel (GND)

Shared system ground

ESP8266

GPIO2 (D4)

NeoPixel (DIN)

WLED Data Signal

Credits & Acknowledgments: This project was inspired by and utilizes components from the following creators. Thank you for inspiring!

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