CPB Jar of Light

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CPB Jar of Light

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This is a magical 3D printed jar of RGB lights that simulates real fluid behavior

Step 1: Metal Contact

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First fold the tin foil into the above shape to create 4 contact points

Step2: Installing Metal Contact

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Find four rectangular holes in the 3d printed jar and use glue gun to install four metal contacts, the inside should look like this when finished

Step 3: Light Diffuser

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cut out a piece of rectangular sheet of foam and install it in the inside of the 3D printed jar wall

Step 4: Install RGB Pixel Grid

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wrap the 8x32 RGB pixel grid around and place it inside the jar

Step 5: Prepare the Connector Wires

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Use wire stripping tools to prepare the connector wires for the RGB LED matrix

Step 6: Connect CPB

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- Connect RGB matrix connectors to the CPB (A1 pin)

- Connect alligator clips like in the picture (A4, A5, A6, 3.3v pins)

- Connect battery pack to the CPB

Step 7: Connection to Tin Connectors

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connect alligator clips to the tin connectors at the bottom of the jar

Step 8: Put Everything Together

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Put all electronics and wirings inside the jar (note the orientation of the CPB)

Step 9: Close the Lid

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Close the lid and complete the build, now we will need to create another same jar again

Step 10: Uploading Program - Host End

Choose one jar and upload this program to the PCB on it

Downloads

Step 11: Uploading Program - Client End

Upload this program for the PCB on the other jar

Downloads

Step 12: Tinfoil Layout

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Layout tinfoils on a piece of cardboard like this

Step 13: Complete "refilling" Station

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- cut holes for the water faucet on another piece of cardboard,

- install the water faucet

- and finally put everything together