DIY NanoLeaf Panels On A Budget! [Under $30 TOTAL!]

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  • If you love the look of NanoLeafs, but don't love the look of the price tag, fear not! In this video I'll show you how to make your own version on the cheap!
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  • @Daniel-ye1ss
    @Daniel-ye1ss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    awesome, looking forward to mark II :)

  • @joaopimenta76
    @joaopimenta76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey man, congrats on your channel. I loved all the videos so far, you're concise and clear, getting to the point pretty fast. The projects are awesome and the tutorials as well. My suggestion would be to keep putting more Anycubic content out, I've noticed gearbest is selling a lot of those in Europe and many new makers are hungry for Anycubic content, especially for the Mega-X which is at a pretty good price point at the moment given the print volume. Keep up the good work, I can't believe you have so few subs atm, I think that will pick up fast . My immediate suggestion would be a series of 2 videos : 1) Installing Marlin with mesh leveling 2) Setting up Octoprint

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey thanks for the comment! I agree the Anycubic's are selling like hot cakes right now. Check out my channel for videos on installing Marlin and OctoPrint!

  • @benhibberd6907
    @benhibberd6907 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea, I am gonna try this with PCB instead of cables also using wled to control them

  • @Invaderjason123
    @Invaderjason123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking to start this project. Is your v2 going up soon or should I stick with this version?

  • @drazenmiskovic4952
    @drazenmiskovic4952 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done, nice video and it turned out great 👍

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the kind words! I appreciate it!

  • @davidjones5684
    @davidjones5684 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing that I've just found this video as I just started printing these from thingiverse last week. Great design. Modified slightly so I can use contact strips to mount them but otherwise perfect.

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the comment! Glad you liked the project!

  • @geekguyilm
    @geekguyilm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this!

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the comment! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jkelleyfam
    @jkelleyfam 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    where is your schematic for this? How are you getting anyway with not using a logic level shifter in this design? I'm using an ESP8266 for this but ESP32 is very similar and should have the same 3.3v logic output level. The WS2811 data pin wants 5V logic, right?

  • @brianmi40
    @brianmi40 ปีที่แล้ว

    Today addressable LEDs make it too easy to get any colors you want, but I long ago realized that using cheap, non-addressable LEDs that are single color for the entire string, it would be beneficial to cross the wiring for each panel so that you can get differing colors in differing positions based upon the color choice you set the string to be.

  • @anadventure6693
    @anadventure6693 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you have a link to the female plug for the power supply?

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yup, sorry about that! I originally used one like this: amzn.to/3qviSND
      but if I remade this project I would use a panel mount connector: amzn.to/3L1Hvsz
      Hope that helps!

    • @anadventure6693
      @anadventure6693 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ModernHobbyist do you have a video for the software side? I normally use WLED but like how you can change individual panels with yours. Thank you.

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry for the late response, I don't have a video for software on this specifically, but you could set up different segments in WLED to be able to control each panel individually if you wanted!

  • @ivosprogis183
    @ivosprogis183 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there an update when mark II will be ready?

  • @ized88
    @ized88 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like you design for the Hexaleafs.
    I probably use some of your changes when i make my own, but i thing they are a bit to high for my taste.
    The only things i would change is the hight, only use 3 "anchor" points for the top panel and make the cutouts at the bottom as breakoffs.
    No clue if someone already tested it, but i'm going to try and make a small chamfer for the LEDs so they shine to the front more directly. I hope they aren't going to shine through the front than :)

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the comment! I messed around with the height a bit to find what I thought looked best, but there certainly is some breathing room if you wanted to shrink them. The one problem you might run into is that the LEDs can get too close to the "diffusor" and you can see the individual LEDs. Play around with it and let me know what you end up with!

  • @jonnyl1971
    @jonnyl1971 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you use WLED software then you can segment your LED so each panel is its own segment and then you can set color for each panel with one esp32/esp8266. Since each 3 leds on 2811 can be addressed with its own color.

    • @lukas_prints3d409
      @lukas_prints3d409 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How´d you do that? Do you have instructions?

  • @Step199
    @Step199 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    sto cercando di documentarmi anch'io perché voglio farlo dato che costano troppo. il diffusore frontale è sempre pla? grazie

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the comment! I chose to use PLA since it would be easiest to make, but I have seen other people use thin sheets of PVC as well. One maker even used foam party plates he found on Amazon and he had quite a nice result! P.s. Sorry if I did a poor job translating your comment :S

  • @ScottieJ448
    @ScottieJ448 ปีที่แล้ว

    when i price this out with your parts list its closer to $100?

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! You can save a ton of money going through AliExpress.

  • @Confluxi
    @Confluxi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are the LED connectors linked in the description supposed to be 2 pin?

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good catch, thanks for the heads up! They are supposed to be 3 pin, the product must have changed.

  • @pixleaxle1040
    @pixleaxle1040 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How thick is the front plate used to diffuse the light ?

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the comment! The final version I ended up using were 1.5mm thick.

  • @suipC
    @suipC 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    how are the ledstrips lightning independent?

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey thanks for the comment! The LEDs are connected in a continuous string, and the code is written so that each hex takes up 7 LEDs. So, for example, if I say turn hex #3 blue, it will turn LEDs #14-20 blue, assuming the first led is counted as 0. Hope that helps!

    • @suipC
      @suipC 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ModernHobbyist yeahh thank you very much!

  • @ogaanca
    @ogaanca 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cant you just resolder these two strips to compensate for the different layout ?

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey thanks for the comment! Unfortunately not since the WS2811 LEDs only have one data input pin, so the order in which the RGB values are decoded is done on each integrated chip. Hope that makes sense, thanks again for the comment!

  • @jamieryan7576
    @jamieryan7576 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long did it take to print out each hexagon?

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Jamie, thanks for the comment! I printed the walls pretty thin, so I think it took something like 4-5 hours per hexagon, but I work from home so it wasn't bad getting all of them printed out.

  • @NIKOSGEOR
    @NIKOSGEOR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, diffuser clips are 2mm higher than normal. They don't lock on the Hexagons. The Thingverse files should be revised. Additionally, the Arduino sketch gives an error: 'class EspalexaDevice' has no member named 'setState'. Can you please check these points?

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the comment! I'm not sure what might be causing the error, are you using an older version of the EspAlexa library? Thanks for the heads up on the clips too, I'll look into it.

    • @AndroideDelValle
      @AndroideDelValle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ModernHobbyist Same problem here. The top part does not fit into the base because the lock holes are too high. Maybe the models on Thingiverse needs an update? Thanks for sharing!

    • @NIKOSGEOR
      @NIKOSGEOR 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AndroideDelValleFyi I have remixed the 3d models on thingverse to fix a couple of things. Look on remixes.

    • @AndroideDelValle
      @AndroideDelValle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NIKOSGEOR I found it, thanks! I'm printing some of those and looks amazing. Thanks!

  • @erickortiz7273
    @erickortiz7273 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long does it take to 3D print?

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Erick, thanks for the comment! The bases take about 2.5 hours each and the top covers take about 1.5 hours each, that is using my settings. Hope that helps!

  • @subtoyt_ad4pt225
    @subtoyt_ad4pt225 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We're can you buy a 3d printer

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The 3d printer that I have I got of www.anycubic.com/, they have several different models now at pretty great price points!

    • @subtoyt_ad4pt225
      @subtoyt_ad4pt225 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ModernHobbyist thanksxbro

  • @MattMarcio
    @MattMarcio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Bro i really love your videos anycubic upgrades and DIY Stuff, the only thing you need to workon a bit is on your lightning the NanoLeaf is too bright and is very distracting, and the lightning on your face is very harsh I'm not complaining it's just a tip, but your your hurting Peter McKinnon Eyes 😁

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha thanks for the comment, I appreciate the feedback. I'll definitely keep working on it, but if Peter McKinnon does end up seeing my videos, I'll be honored regardless of the less than flattering lighting!

  • @bullguy112
    @bullguy112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    under $ 30 with 3d print , Arduino and addressable led...is it a joke

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope, not a joke. Aliexpress can make for some very cheap projects if you don't mind waiting for parts.

    • @reshh9212
      @reshh9212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ModernHobbyist does it include 3d printer part

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@reshh9212 No, and it also doesn't include the computer I programmed the code on.

  • @1972lesteryan
    @1972lesteryan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    how is this diy if you don't own a 3d printer? that's the problem with this type of diy videos.

    • @ized88
      @ized88 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      With that argument nothing is diy. You need tools to make stuff.
      If you make it from wood, you need tools like a drill, saw and other stuff, too.
      If you work with electronics you need a soldering iron, a voltmeter and a bunch of other tools.
      A 3D printer is a tool just like a powertool. And since they aren't really expensive with prices under 200$ for good ones there isn't really a problem with making a Tutorial using them.

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the comment and questions! I agree, getting a 3D printer can definitely be a drawback, but like Dezi said, that is a tool just like a table saw would be for a woodworking project. If you are interested in 3D printing projects like this, I would definitely recommend getting a budget printer, as they will certainly get the job done at a hobbyist level! Thanks again for the comment!

  • @faizsk864
    @faizsk864 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    They look cooler this way, don't change those two panel's LEDs.

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the comment! I did decide to leave them for now, but I added a mode where I can set them all to random colors and I can't even notice the off-colored LEDs!

    • @faizsk864
      @faizsk864 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ModernHobbyist like i said they look better actually 👍

  • @subtoyt_ad4pt225
    @subtoyt_ad4pt225 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi #firstcomment

  • @whoknowswho832
    @whoknowswho832 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    using a 3d printer and call it under 30$?

  • @Hondunu
    @Hondunu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm on a budget, but I don't have a 3D printer, those are more expensive than the common "nanolights" online. Sorry, I can't follow. That title seemed misleading.

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I spent less than $30 for materials for this project, that's why I put that in the title.

    • @Hondunu
      @Hondunu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I meant any 3D Printer, not the Nanolight project

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Hondunu I appreciate the feedback, but it is a common practice to list the cost of the project excluding the tools used to make it. I didn't include the cost of my soldering iron or the laptop that I used to program the lights for the same reason I didn't include the cost of the 3D printer.

  • @renzougaming9168
    @renzougaming9168 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah, Yes! Let me just bust out my free 3D printer with the free plastic it comes with!
    Non sarcasm here, should probably state in your title or thumb that this requires a 3D printer.

    • @ModernHobbyist
      @ModernHobbyist  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Since when is it a requirement to explicitly state the tools needed for a project in the thumbnail? I have seen countless woodworking videos that don't state "...with a table saw" in the title or thumbnail and that is a much harder tool to come by.