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Smart LED – DIY Giant LED Kit with WLED

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Smart LED – Giant LED Kit with WLED

The Smart LED kit is a real eye-catcher: once assembled, it becomes an oversized LED. Inside the 3D-printed dome sits an addressable WS2812 LED strip, controlled by an ESP32 with USB-C. Colors, effects, and animations can easily be configured using the open-source software WLED.

Highlights

  • Programmable LED strip (WS2812): effects, brightness & gradients per LED
  • Control via ESP32, web interface & WLED app (iOS/Android)
  • Easy assembly – perfect for makers, workshops & creative decoration
  • Sustainably printed: 3D parts made from recycled filament by Recyclingfabrik (“Milky Glass (Transparent)”)

Scope of Delivery

  • 1 × ESP32 with USB-C port
  • 4 × 3D-printed parts
  • 2 × aluminum tubes (Ø 12 mm: approx. 20 cm & 15 cm)
  • 1 × WS2812 LED strip (0.5 m)
  • 6 × wooden parts
  • 1 × USB-A cable with open end
  • 1 × push button (11 mm)
  • 1 × toggle switch (5 mm)
  • approx. 2 m wire

Additionally Required (not included)

  • Some wood glue
  • Some glue

Software & Control

The kit is designed for use with WLED. You can control the Smart LED via the web interface (browser) or the WLED app (iOS/Android) and integrate it into smart home setups. Numerous presets, animation effects, and integrations are available.

Quick Start: First Setup & Programming

  1. Connect to WLED: On your smartphone, open Wi-Fi settings and connect to the WLED-AP network. The login page (captive portal) will appear.
  2. Set up Wi-Fi: Tap WiFi Settings, enter your home Wi-Fi (SSID/password), and save. The lamp will connect to your network.
  3. First control: Either open the WLED app and add the lamp, or access it in the browser at wled.local (or its IP address).
  4. Set LED count: In the app/web go to Config → LED Preferences and set Length to match your LED strip. You can count the LEDs or increase the value until the whole strip lights up.
  5. More features: Effects, presets & integrations can be found in the WLED documentation.

Further Information & Assembly Guide

Assembly instructions can be found in the step-by-step guide.
More details and programming tips are available in our Wiki.

Build your own luminous sculpture – from ambient light to a showpiece lamp. With the Smart LED, your lighting stays as unique as you are.

Build Time: 20-40 Minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Manual and iteractive board: https://binary-kitchen.github.io/SolderingTutorial/
Needed batteries (not inclueded): CR2032 coin cell / LIR2032 rechargeable coin cell
Target group: Children, Grownup, Nerd

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