Came for the cool shifter, stayed for the displays. I really like how beginner friendly these videos are. I never really worked with arduino in my life but this channel gives me motivation to try it out myself ❤
No soldering either, but you have to cut the neopixel strip and soldier it together... Never-mind, seems like he used a special strip that also doesn't count as special equipment
You are right, I kind of assumed that the 3D printers are quite common. The BambuLab A1 mini printer without the AMS unit is currently selling at $249, which I think if fair price for what it can do.
Word of warning to the uninitiated!! The conductors on the flexible LED strips are made from copper, and when copper is mechanically stressed it becomes increasingly harder and more brittle. This means that while yes it is flexible as shown here, after an ill defined number of bends it will break, don't play with bending, it's better to figure out how you want to bend it and then try and get it bent the way you want in < ten bends. It won't break at eleven, but that gives you a good margin for error. Note, I'm talking about tight bends here where one side is stretched relative to the other.
In the video, I only bend it once and keep it that way. I believe that´s what the strip is designed for, so it should be fine. But thank you for your comment.
You can point fusion to the exe of your slicer then you can click the body and choose 3D print from the drop down and it will save you the step of exporting.
Yes, you can put some foil, paper or acrylic inside to spread the light a little bit more, or even print the diffusers with more layers. Again, as mentioned in the video, those hotspots are almost invisible in real life, but the camera is picking those somehow more.
You can glue normal tape on side of digit with no problem with bending. It is done in led "neon" tubes. Then you print a bump on bottom of digit to difuse side light up
@@upir_upir yes you can and without soldering and cutting tape. You route tape in shape of "9" Try google "Retro 7 Segment Clock - the Final One(s)" on instructables there is this display I am taljinh about
Right, I did forgot to mention that information in the video. I have used the NeoPixel name but of course those strips are some generic ones from AliExpress, not made by Adafruit.
Awesome ! there are a lot of 7 segment displays on youtube but this one, with a printer or with PCB way, is the easiest and Great looking !....cheers !
The BambuLab A1 mini is currently selling for $249. I mean, screws and soldering iron is probably cheaper, but I assumed that many creators already have some 3D printer..
As mentioned in the video, somehow they are almost invisible in real life, but I guess the camera is picking up a little bit more. Perhaps those LEDs shine also outside the visible spectrum? Not sure.
A wonderful project. I just found out about your channel. Very professional,. Everything very detailed. Can 3D prints be replicated to be able to do this project? Thank you so much
Thank you for your nice words, I really appreciate them! What do you mean by "can 3D prints be replicated?" Yes, you can download the print files on the GitHub link.
It should be very simple. Those LEDs are individually addressed, meaning that if you add more of them, all you need to do is to initialize the sketch with a longer strip value.
All the source files are on GitHub: github.com/upiir/simplest_7segment_display
i find a seven segment display funny because as posy said; it has so much compromises, but some people are so used to it that it looks normal
Good point about people just being used to it since they see it so often.
Came for the cool shifter, stayed for the displays. I really like how beginner friendly these videos are. I never really worked with arduino in my life but this channel gives me motivation to try it out myself ❤
Thank you for your nice comment, I really appreciate it! You should definitely try Arduino, it´s very easy to get started and so much fun!
-Doesn't need any special equipment
"Okay so you need to get this part 3D printed"
No soldering either, but you have to cut the neopixel strip and soldier it together...
Never-mind, seems like he used a special strip that also doesn't count as special equipment
At this point, 3D printers are fairly unspecial
You are right, I kind of assumed that the 3D printers are quite common. The BambuLab A1 mini printer without the AMS unit is currently selling at $249, which I think if fair price for what it can do.
@@upir_upir nah, you're correct. They are super accessible especially with print on demand services. I was just being a silly billy
Word of warning to the uninitiated!! The conductors on the flexible LED strips are made from copper, and when copper is mechanically stressed it becomes increasingly harder and more brittle. This means that while yes it is flexible as shown here, after an ill defined number of bends it will break, don't play with bending, it's better to figure out how you want to bend it and then try and get it bent the way you want in < ten bends. It won't break at eleven, but that gives you a good margin for error.
Note, I'm talking about tight bends here where one side is stretched relative to the other.
In the video, I only bend it once and keep it that way. I believe that´s what the strip is designed for, so it should be fine. But thank you for your comment.
You can point fusion to the exe of your slicer then you can click the body and choose 3D print from the drop down and it will save you the step of exporting.
Good point, thank you for letting me know! I will definitely try that.
I'm recommended to use a extra white layer like a paper inside it, so the color will be more Flaten
Yes, you can put some foil, paper or acrylic inside to spread the light a little bit more, or even print the diffusers with more layers. Again, as mentioned in the video, those hotspots are almost invisible in real life, but the camera is picking those somehow more.
You can glue normal tape on side of digit with no problem with bending. It is done in led "neon" tubes. Then you print a bump on bottom of digit to difuse side light up
That´s a good idea, but can you do that without soldering?
@@upir_upir yes you can and without soldering and cutting tape. You route tape in shape of "9"
Try google "Retro 7 Segment Clock - the Final One(s)" on instructables there is this display I am taljinh about
Neopixel is just a brand name of Adafruit. Any cheap generic addressable LED is fine for this.
Right, I did forgot to mention that information in the video. I have used the NeoPixel name but of course those strips are some generic ones from AliExpress, not made by Adafruit.
Awesome ! there are a lot of 7 segment displays on youtube but this one, with a printer or with PCB way, is the easiest and Great looking !....cheers !
Thank you for your nice comment, I´m glad you like it!
@@upir_upir :)
9:10 You can also send the 3d model directly in the slicer from Fusion. You have to set it up once but then its pretty easy and fast!
Thank you for letting me know, I will definitely try that. I´m always trying to speed up my workflow.
I never knew about that wokwi site, it seems awesome for prototyping and testing ideas. Loving your videos
I´m glad to hear that you have found something new and useful!
Clear PETG also works great as a diffuser
Clear as transparent, or just white one?
him: no soldering needed
him at 2:07 :
SOLDER those connections again
If you keep watching, you will find out that soldering is indeed not needed.
😂😂😂😂No soldering, no screws, just a much more expensive 3D printer. Wow thanks!
The BambuLab A1 mini is currently selling for $249. I mean, screws and soldering iron is probably cheaper, but I assumed that many creators already have some 3D printer..
the hotspots absolutely ruin the otherwise great project
As mentioned in the video, somehow they are almost invisible in real life, but I guess the camera is picking up a little bit more. Perhaps those LEDs shine also outside the visible spectrum? Not sure.
It would be great to create a clock from that
Yep, I would like to try that.
great work man! your projects are amazing!
Thank you, I´m glad you like them!
What a great video. I wish I could Like it again!
Thank you for your nice words, I´m glad you like it, once is enough!
this was great. placing a comment for the algorithm
Thank you. This was a fun project, I might continue with it and do something with multiple displays.
Amazing 😍🤩.
Thank you!
A wonderful project. I just found out about your channel. Very professional,. Everything very detailed. Can 3D prints be replicated to be able to do this project? Thank you so much
Thank you for your nice words, I really appreciate them! What do you mean by "can 3D prints be replicated?" Yes, you can download the print files on the GitHub link.
Good starter project
Thank you, I´m glad you like it!
Nice 👍🏻
Thank you, I´m glad you like it!
With not a lot of program skills how hard would it be to make a 4 digit clock with this? Are there existing scipts for the arduino?
It should be very simple. Those LEDs are individually addressed, meaning that if you add more of them, all you need to do is to initialize the sketch with a longer strip value.
i love your videos!
Thank you!
I like it
Thanks!
Ohh that’s great I don’t need friends and a life
And soldering! Don´t forget about the soldering!
Whats the fun than?
Well, if you enjoy soldering that much, you can always cut the strip and solder it again :)