So, Took some time to make a Doctor Who Tardis Christmas Tree Topper this

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So, Took some time to make a Doctor Who Tardis Christmas Tree Topper this weekend. I’m really happy with how it turned out, the photos/video wash out the colors a little, but I’m heading out to a party and don’t want to mess with getting a better video at the moment.

I’m using the FAST_SPI2 library, its a short 32 LED strip of SW2801, and I even am controlling the individual LED on top with the CRGB class. Greatly simplifying a lot of my coding.

All of the functions are time based (I.E. The fade will take exactly 2 seconds, color cycle every 6 seconds) And are therefore not tied to the loop refresh rate or subject to slowdown based on math/conditions. This creates a nice series of effects that exactly the appropriate amount of time and I can the easily tie to a sound effect later.

Posted a little more info and pictures on my blog:

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Three of my favorite things in a single project. Doctor Who, LED’s and a controller.

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That’ s really nice, should look really good on the tree. I always find it difficult to imagine where to put my LED strings and strips, this is a great example of applying the tech to something real world, thanks for sharing it.