Instructions to Build 8x8x8 LED Cube
by chrisjlionel in Circuits > Arduino
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Instructions to Build 8x8x8 LED Cube
This LED Cube is a cool device that enables you to see in three dimensions, and has 512 LED's for 8 layers of 8 rows and 8 columns (8x8x8).
This work requires a lot of soldering. It will be very interesting for sure. You can just follow my instructions to complete this build.
LED cube kit can be purchased from this link
Gather the Requirements
- LED cube kit from gearbest
- Soldering Iron and consumables (flux and lead)
- steel scriber
- A4 sheet paper
- Cardboard or plywood (to make template)
- Pencil for marking
- Sticking tape
- 5mm drill bit
- Portable electric drill
- scrap piece of plastic sheet with thickness of 2 to 3 mm
Draw a Table (7x7) With Squares of 2 Centimetres Each Sides
This is the first step in preparing the fixture. I may have more squares but a table with 7 rows and 7 columns were enough.
Stick the Paper to the Cardboard or Ply-wood
Make Indentation With Steel Scriber for Easy Drilling
Use 5 Millimetre Drill to Make Holes
To accommodate the 5 mm LED's
Insert the LED's & Make Sure the Cathode Terminal Is Aligned Out Side
Cathode terminals can be easily identified as shorter
Trim and Bend the Cathode Terminals
Solder All the Cathode Terminals
Bend the Anode Terminal Using a Spacer of Thickness 2 Millimetre
Solder the Anode Terminals
After Soldering, Carefully Remove the LED's From the Fixture
Prepare 8 Units in Total
Carefully Insert the LED's to the Female Header Pin's on the Board
​Connect the Common Cathode Terminals of Each Layer (please Find the Notes in the Image)
Connect All the Common Cathode of Each Layer to the Hoard
The Build Is Complete Now. You Can Power Up the Cube (5 Volt or Through USB)
Link to the Software and Program Codes
github.com links Click here (USB to TTL drivers, keil, STC ISP and others)
gearbest links Click here (.hex and c files)
This Video Will Be Helpful
