Making My Own Version of Nanoleaf Aurora - DIY Project

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  • Опубліковано 3 бер 2019
  • Part list in description! I wanted to make myself a Nanoleaf Aurora, but I made my own customizations!
    Patreon: / nerdforge
    Schematic: imgur.com/a/Zbh80aO
    STL-file of Hexagon shape: www.thingiverse.com/thing:346...
    Code: github.com/hansjny/Natural-Ne...
    App to interface with code:
    blynk.io/
    *Affiliate links, you support us if you get anything from these :) *
    PARTS USED:
    - ESP32: bit.ly/esp32-board
    - LED-strip: bit.ly/led-strip-rgb
    - Preprogrammed LED-controller: bit.ly/rf-controller
    - Logic level shift: bit.ly/logiclevel
    - Step down: bit.ly/stp-dwn
    - 12 volt power: bit.ly/12v5a
    - Acrylic diffuser sheet: www.ebay.com/itm/Opal-Acrylic...
    - DC power socket: bit.ly/dc-female-plug
    FOLLOW:
    Website - www.thenerdforge.com/
    Facebook - / nerdforge
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    Twitter - / thenerdforge
    BUSINESS CONTACT: contact@thenerdforge.com
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  • @Nanderson9378
    @Nanderson9378 3 роки тому +27

    I wish you and Martina would open an Etsy shop! I’d buy some of these and some of your books and a diorama and more! 🤗🤣🥰

  • @allenclark4235
    @allenclark4235 5 років тому +261

    I subscribed specifically because you didn't edit out your mistake.

  • @jupit3r131
    @jupit3r131 4 роки тому +153

    doing this with wood frames around the hexagons would look dope

    • @CrocoDeluxe
      @CrocoDeluxe 4 роки тому +8

      especially some dark wood like cherry

    • @jupit3r131
      @jupit3r131 4 роки тому +1

      @@CrocoDeluxe I'm working on it right now, I'm looking at getting a quart of dark walnut stain www.amazon.com/dp/B001CESFSM/ref=twister_B07L4HMRM9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

    • @Tischlerimkopf
      @Tischlerimkopf 4 роки тому +2

      @@CrocoDeluxe Cherry is Not dark xD

    • @teun9380
      @teun9380 4 роки тому

      @@jupit3r131 You used wood??

    • @zsavage1820
      @zsavage1820 2 роки тому

      and very expensive .. just some Styrofoam plates for diffusers and some plastic C channel that you get for hiding cables.. easy to cut and join..

  • @raymancouldbe
    @raymancouldbe 5 років тому +7

    For how often y'all upload your videos are always pretty consistent, look nice and are informative. I like the fact that you also explain why you did something "your way" when you don't have to do it that way, however "your way" is usually nicer and results in a more refined outcome.
    I really liked this one! Thanks!

  • @modustrial
    @modustrial 5 років тому +76

    These came out great! Nice work!

    • @Nerdforge
      @Nerdforge  5 років тому +5

      Thanks Mike, appreciated!

    • @AliYassinToma
      @AliYassinToma 5 років тому +3

      Hell yeah another channel with same content type ... subbed

    • @jaxbradley7036
      @jaxbradley7036 2 роки тому

      Sorry to be so offtopic but does anybody know of a way to get back into an instagram account..?
      I was dumb lost the login password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me.

    • @mekhijoaquin1436
      @mekhijoaquin1436 2 роки тому

      @Jax Bradley Instablaster ;)

    • @jaxbradley7036
      @jaxbradley7036 2 роки тому

      @Mekhi Joaquin I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out now.
      Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations 5 років тому +47

    Pretty amazing job, dude!!! 😃
    Even the first version with the remote control was fantastic! 😃

  • @thecharley007
    @thecharley007 2 роки тому +5

    Finally after watching this video couple of times I managed to make my own version of hexa leaf this was actually a fun project for me to complete during covid 19.
    Thanks nerdforged

  • @Romanslost
    @Romanslost 5 років тому

    Awesome video, and always a pleasure to see the projects that come from this channel. Thanks for uploading this!

  • @kairon156
    @kairon156 5 років тому +18

    excellent video. Ever sense I heard about those Triangle lights a little over a year ago I wondered how hard it would be to make a custom one.
    Not that I have any DIY skills, It's still cool to see.

  • @andi
    @andi 5 років тому

    I love this idea! The end result really turned out and it’s way more unique too! Awesome work :D

  • @romanticcrafter
    @romanticcrafter 5 років тому +2

    Great looking tiles. Definately worth doing your own coading the result is brilliant.

  • @pyrofyr2
    @pyrofyr2 3 роки тому

    Watching from 2020! I have to say, thanks a lot for taking the time to explain that issue with the LED strips being 2 different kinds. I find I usually run into such silly issues and many content creators leave such things off screen.

  • @shitwardfuckcunt9342
    @shitwardfuckcunt9342 5 років тому +6

    Amazing video like always, this channel never stops putting outstanding content. Keep up the great work! Also that conical still gives me the heeby jeebies, never been able to use one for anything xD

  • @WalkWild
    @WalkWild 5 років тому +3

    Good job man. I really love watching these kind of projects. Love the channel!

  • @alchemyperfume
    @alchemyperfume 5 років тому

    Stunning result!

  • @Super100JKO
    @Super100JKO 4 роки тому +11

    Great idea!
    One thing I would do differently is adding some strong magnets on all 6 sides with exposed contact pads, so you can always change the shape. And you can always hot-swap a module if needed. :D

    • @zsavage1820
      @zsavage1820 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/cApzqYYVbwo/v-deo.html

  • @timjones4617
    @timjones4617 4 роки тому

    Smart guy and to be able to just make what you want instead of paying a fortune is amazing. Keep doing great things. Awesome video.

  • @kevintolson5051
    @kevintolson5051 25 днів тому

    WOW! Where have I been? This video is awesome! Great work man

  • @mr.billiards8878
    @mr.billiards8878 5 років тому +1

    WOW!!! awesome work! Loving these amazing projects! Just brilliant!! :-D

  • @EkelundDK
    @EkelundDK 5 років тому +1

    Great looking project, and the music is awesome!

  • @albertlwj
    @albertlwj 5 років тому

    i thought I was gonna hate this video at the beginning, but it's really well done and great job on making these!

  • @zaurkairbekov251
    @zaurkairbekov251 4 роки тому

    Looks Amazing. Well done!

  • @Arterexius
    @Arterexius 5 років тому +8

    Absolutely awesome! And I love hexagons, so this is definitely going to be saved for later!
    If anyone wanna upscale the hexagons or go cheaper with some weaker LEDs, then it might be an idea to place a dome in the center and make it reflective. That should ensure a more even spread of the light. Hence why a lot of spot lights are entirely reflective on the inside. And you don't need a 3D printer to make these. You can use hand tools and wood. It'll take some extra time, but it's totally doable.

    • @abyssstrider2547
      @abyssstrider2547 3 роки тому

      Or spray paint cardboard with acrylic paint

    • @abyssstrider2547
      @abyssstrider2547 3 роки тому

      Do black base first and let it dry, then apply white or whatever colour you want

  • @emil1794
    @emil1794 5 років тому +127

    Did I just hear LED?
    Oh....
    Now I have to like.

  • @JDsThatGuy
    @JDsThatGuy 5 років тому

    What a super cool project, thanks for sharing!

  • @ralmslb
    @ralmslb 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this, you showed how easy it can be done, although when I'm doing mine I will try to have the hexagons much thinner, as thin as I can make them, most likely the width of the LED strips + 3mm the difuser + 3mm the back and that is it.

  • @festro1000
    @festro1000 4 роки тому +3

    magnets and contact pads would probably make it easier to replace or add more segments as you wouldn't have to deal with the connections especially since you're gluing the diffusion plate to the top. polarizing the magnets would also help make sure you don't put them in backward.

  • @kimroyalty4268
    @kimroyalty4268 3 роки тому +1

    This is so beautiful, amazing master piece ! I want this on my room 😇

  • @stealthninja1o112
    @stealthninja1o112 5 років тому

    Nice work! It really looks great!

  • @StefanPiano
    @StefanPiano 5 років тому +9

    These RGB projects never cease to amaze me, great work!

  • @MohamedHassan-xe7oe
    @MohamedHassan-xe7oe 5 років тому +3

    Dude, you’re a genius. Writing your own code, 3D printing your own designs. Seriously, this is sone next level shit

  • @loggz4146
    @loggz4146 5 років тому

    Dude... You are a genius. I could build this no prob but writing the code for it! What a young god. Keep it up

  • @pal-espenandersen7635
    @pal-espenandersen7635 5 років тому +12

    Herlig UA-cam kanal! har sett snart 15 videoer i dag og jeg får virkelig lyst å lage noen lignende prosjekter. Herlig inspirasjon! Keep it up!

  • @vitturm
    @vitturm 5 років тому

    Very nice done!

  • @Nerdforge
    @Nerdforge  5 років тому +470

    Eeeeeh, this took more time then I planned... as always! Been procrastinating a bit by watching CEOs laugh at non-working dolphins.

    • @brad5290
      @brad5290 5 років тому +2

      The diffuser sheet link doesn't work, could you possibly fix that please? Good work on this btw!! Your code makes it look so great! Looking to buy the parts to do this myself now :D

    • @ShahZahid
      @ShahZahid 5 років тому +4

      Cant we print the diffusers using translucent white filament

    • @hosfordryan
      @hosfordryan 5 років тому

      Would also like a link to the diffuser sheet

    • @Nerdforge
      @Nerdforge  5 років тому +6

      It should work now.

    • @littlejack8092
      @littlejack8092 5 років тому +3

      hei vi har en ungdomsbedrift som lager liknende paneler... kult å se hvordan du har fått til designet. Liker videoene! fortsett det bra arbeidet :) link til ungsomsbedriften Hexaglowub.com

  • @thedreamerbosse
    @thedreamerbosse Рік тому

    hansi please come back with more electronic project i love to learn from you i love your amazing idea and the way to describe the led thing

  • @dimex4796
    @dimex4796 4 роки тому +1

    Bro these are very nice. I like your work! Keep it up :)

  • @serenagreco9040
    @serenagreco9040 3 роки тому

    Great job! ❤️

  • @Dannyhollyw00d
    @Dannyhollyw00d 5 років тому +4

    Always feel like I’m in a “stranger things” tutorial love the content and music!

  • @iancoelhograde3120
    @iancoelhograde3120 4 роки тому

    Very good, i like the symetry!

  • @user-ci9sb5wp3v
    @user-ci9sb5wp3v 5 років тому

    This is awesome. Well done.

  • @grangerograngera4287
    @grangerograngera4287 4 роки тому

    Nice man, you're like a 1 man factory, very impressive stuff!

  • @madisonweiss8340
    @madisonweiss8340 4 роки тому +1

    I've never really messed around with LEDs but I think I'm going to make this in quarantine this summer!

  • @tarotcaba
    @tarotcaba 5 років тому

    The best DIY video I have ever seen!

  • @leereitz2353
    @leereitz2353 5 років тому +1

    Nice project! I have found cutting acrylic with a fine tooth circular or table saw works well. Make sure to wear eye protection as it makes a mess but cuts quickly and straight.

  • @oceanofsound73
    @oceanofsound73 9 місяців тому

    Super cool LED light

  • @SantaDragon
    @SantaDragon 5 років тому

    Very nice tutorial ... thanks also for the files!

  • @LeonTheBrave
    @LeonTheBrave 4 роки тому

    wow under rated channel . this is so cool and i want to make one now

  • @David-xu3yk
    @David-xu3yk 5 років тому +2

    This is a very nice build! I'm glad I subscribed to you a few days ago!

  • @dmo848
    @dmo848 3 роки тому

    Love smart people like this. Making it easier for others to follow. U da man

  • @AlphaMachina
    @AlphaMachina 5 років тому

    You're a damn genius. Nice work, man. Subscribed!

  • @flexischwarz9920
    @flexischwarz9920 5 років тому

    Looks very nice !

  • @samihachem3212
    @samihachem3212 5 років тому +1

    Brilliant...great video and informative... thanks for sharing... looking forward to more interesting videos 🇨🇦

  • @cryptodoc9204
    @cryptodoc9204 5 років тому +2

    subbed for your creativity!

  • @AutechB12
    @AutechB12 5 років тому

    dude this is super awesome!

  • @joao.marcos
    @joao.marcos 5 років тому

    Love the channel!! I'm trying some projects here in brazil, ty for the material!!

  • @artemistful
    @artemistful 4 роки тому +1

    Good job buddy

  • @luluramos2981
    @luluramos2981 5 років тому +5

    I think they came out great! I love everything you guys make 😁

  •  5 років тому +6

    my friend. very nice. thank you

  • @Daniel_Wolf
    @Daniel_Wolf 2 роки тому

    Incredible work man... congrats! -

  • @abdullahnasir8535
    @abdullahnasir8535 4 роки тому

    I needed this mate thanks

  • @anumsheraz4625
    @anumsheraz4625 5 років тому

    Amazing job !

  • @Yahu1337
    @Yahu1337 4 роки тому +1

    Wow. I've thought about this for some time and now youtube recommends me this.

  • @um02122
    @um02122 5 років тому +1

    This gave me an idea for my diy led aquarium lights.
    With more modules I could emulate some cool cloud and lighting effects across the aquarium, also emulate the sun transition across the sky and the moon cycles. I just need to replace led strips with high power leds and figure a way of transitioning same effect from module to module. Also dimming to emulate the solar and moon cycles are a must.

  • @TheGoldenlegend1
    @TheGoldenlegend1 4 роки тому

    this is brilliant.

  • @geektoolkit
    @geektoolkit 5 років тому +7

    You guys always deliver! I’ve been wanting to do a DIY nano leaf vid but you beat me to it. I was (am still) researching if there’s a clean way to make magnetic electronic contacts...since most 8212s are three wires it’d be cool to have flexibility on layout patterns. I had a plan B of trying projection mapping that I’ll have to do now :) Great video you guys are inspiring and I learn a ton and am always entertained. I’ll check out that blynk app sounds cool!

    • @Nerdforge
      @Nerdforge  5 років тому +1

      If you figure out how to make more flexibility, that would be awesome! Rewiring it is a quite fast operation, but not as fast as just moving it around would be.

    • @dercad2558
      @dercad2558 5 років тому

      I think if you put three magnets connected with the wires on each side it would be nice and flexible. But you still need to make the difference between input and output I think :/

    • @Max.Mustermann.
      @Max.Mustermann. 5 років тому +1

      12 magnets on each side... 6 for input 6 for output then you put them in 2 3x2 "blocks" on the left and right side (on each side of the hexagon or what shape you have) ... to avoid a shortcut just use diodes ? that wiring would be a mess xD maybe a Custom PCB as Backplate would do the thing to get it nice an clean... but thats a matter of the budget i think :'D have a nice one

  • @sigmahustle
    @sigmahustle 5 років тому

    heavy work! thats genius!

  • @ChainedInsanity
    @ChainedInsanity 5 років тому

    Looks very nice.

  • @liammcgoldrick9941
    @liammcgoldrick9941 5 років тому

    New favourite channel !!

  • @sammyography8172
    @sammyography8172 3 роки тому

    this just an awesome.... love your work boss

  • @DeepakVerma-pk6mf
    @DeepakVerma-pk6mf 4 роки тому

    I really like your projects they are some best of the kind

  • @nlambert
    @nlambert 5 років тому

    This looks really cool! Maybe once get more time I'll make my own

  • @StudjoInfinity
    @StudjoInfinity 3 роки тому

    subscribed! great projects man

  • @bhagyeshtrivedi9018
    @bhagyeshtrivedi9018 5 років тому

    Great work.

  • @everycoast
    @everycoast 5 років тому

    Nice work. Last year I built an own version of the triangle nanoleafs and I used the same connectors and holes in the frames to get it modular. Had to laugh when i saw your solution.

  • @mystic_tacos
    @mystic_tacos 3 роки тому

    Am I the only one who believes it shouldn't be legal to be as talented and smart as these two? I am quite jealous lol.

  • @josiaseliyonaicastanedadel6663
    @josiaseliyonaicastanedadel6663 4 роки тому

    God i'm very surprised, this was very awesome, dude you rock.

  • @X862go
    @X862go 5 років тому

    Wow great video man subbed!!!

  • @Drxxx
    @Drxxx 4 роки тому

    very good project

  • @jakespeare_
    @jakespeare_ 5 років тому +2

    I have nanoleafs, yeah they're expensive but I use them everyday and I absolutely love them

  • @dakotastrait2070
    @dakotastrait2070 4 роки тому

    This is AMAZING!!!! You got a new subscriber 😍😍😍😍😍

  • @InfiniteUmbra
    @InfiniteUmbra 4 роки тому

    This is dope.

  • @QuizMore
    @QuizMore 5 років тому

    Just the ideo i was looking for.

  • @Meaderf
    @Meaderf 5 років тому

    Dude you did such a great job!! You should mass produce them!

  • @christianeaton
    @christianeaton 5 років тому +1

    Very nice!
    A laser cutter would make pretty light work of the diffusers - about 20 seconds each rather than hours!
    Also would recommend WS2812b LEDs for lower voltage to work with your microcontroller.

  • @jaredhunke8181
    @jaredhunke8181 5 років тому

    Super cool! You’re insane!

  • @moussaalonazi3289
    @moussaalonazi3289 4 роки тому

    wow so good i love . thank you

  • @Danuka_Savinda
    @Danuka_Savinda 5 років тому +556

    $200 for nanoleaf Aurora?? Nah we got Nerdforge 😂

    • @mithstrifer1985
      @mithstrifer1985 5 років тому +15

      They sell for $200 CDN now which are about $150 USD which is a pretty fair price. The time you spend you will put into making this plus materials will be much more(unless you dont value your free time)

    • @suchti7654
      @suchti7654 5 років тому +70

      @@mithstrifer1985 Some people spend their free time playing video games and getting drunk, I'd rather spend my time doing projects like this that you can be proud of and learn new things doing them, while saving money that I can use for something else

    • @dontreadmyprofilepicture5209
      @dontreadmyprofilepicture5209 5 років тому +11

      They're about 250 AUD which is about 200 more than my liking.

    • @aleksastojanov4033
      @aleksastojanov4033 5 років тому +13

      @@mithstrifer1985 for 30$ you can buy 10 meters of ws2812b strips which is enough for 15 of those or even more,depending on size.If you dont have money or 3d printer you cod make it from wood and then paint it.You just need to be creative and some basic tools

    • @havoc7152
      @havoc7152 5 років тому +1

      You only need a 3d printer which prices start at $250

  • @josealbertomartinez8625
    @josealbertomartinez8625 3 роки тому

    Very nice!

  • @Rezyphus
    @Rezyphus 4 роки тому

    neat, berry aesthetic!

  • @xxxxzorroxxxx
    @xxxxzorroxxxx 3 роки тому

    Love it .

  • @Kavaitsu
    @Kavaitsu 2 роки тому +3

    You should add a reflector surface on the back of the hexagons. This way the light spreads out evenly. In theory :)

  • @unique_playzharte8511
    @unique_playzharte8511 3 роки тому

    SICK BRO

  • @ltechled15
    @ltechled15 3 роки тому

    Good demonstraion.

  • @andymccoy8370
    @andymccoy8370 5 років тому +2

    He’s such a nerd
    ggs man this was amazing!

  • @catsbeen6
    @catsbeen6 3 роки тому

    Good shi ma dude, subbed

  • @mohammedsajid.ssajid4160
    @mohammedsajid.ssajid4160 5 років тому

    Good light project making

  • @imransaddique7585
    @imransaddique7585 5 років тому

    Excellent bro

  • @sonny1977
    @sonny1977 5 років тому

    Superb !

  • @levidekoning2531
    @levidekoning2531 3 роки тому +1

    Hey man, This looks realy awesome so I showed it to my dad. And now it seems Ill be making 2 sets of ~10 or so. Luckily I found a nice place that cuts the Acrylic into hexagons for you cutting the labor time down by alot.
    Something I noticed in this design is the light bleed for the cable holes. I think I might design and 3D print some "clips" to plug unused holes to reduce the light bleed from the holes.