LED Changing Benson From Regular Show Using Arduino

Using a gumball machine from Five Below, I made Benson from Regular Show. Attached are STL and gcode files for the 3D print of Benson's body. As well as the Cricut file to attach his face to the globe.

• Gumball Machine from Five Below
• https://www.fivebelow.com/products/build-your-own-gumball-machine
• 3 Infrared Sensors
• https://www.pololu.com/product/1132/resources
• 3-D printer
• You can use any printer but I used the Bambu Lab X1-Carbon Combo 3D Printer
• Filament
• I used something filaments, preferably in the color grey to match the character.
• 24 LED Ring
• https://www.amazon.com/DIYmall-WS2812B-Integrated-Addressable-Raspberry/dp/B0C7CC3267?th=1
• Arduino MEGA 2560 Pro Mini
• https://www.amazon.com/ePalZoneXP-ATMEGA16U2-Compatible-Arduino-MEGA2560/dp/B0C5HMHWXX
• Gorilla Super Glue XL
• https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-7400202-Super-Glue-Clear/dp/B07LFZ3Q5Q?th=1

Using the stl file, insert into whatever program you have to get the proper gcode file for your 3D printer.

Using the instructions in the box, assemble the Gumball machine and super glue to 3D Printed body of Benson. Make sure to not cover the holes so the gumballs can come out.

I would suggest using wire that is similar to the blue/green stands and giving 2 feet of wire to the sensors and LED Ring.

Super Glue the LED Ring to the top half of the globe.

Using the file below, cut out the face using a Cricut. I used the Maker 3 but any machine should work. I used black, white, and teal vinyl.

Connect everything together before assembling to the model to prototype/make sure it works. Uploading the code below to the Arduino, make sure it works then assemble and add sensors to the positions you would like them to go. The first sensor turns the globe red. The second sensor turns the globe a blue/white color. The third sensor goes through a smooth gradient of the rainbow. When assembling, I would suggest sanding the spots where you are going to place the sensors so it adheres to the plastic.

After you assemble and place your sensors, place the vinyl onto the globe.

After add the bottom 3D printed legs to finish off the project!