This video shows how to make a DIY Plywood and Epoxy Resin River Bench.
Read MoreNEW VIDEO! Making a "LIVING ART" LED Desk LAMP
In this video I show how to make a Modustrial-designed DIY “Living Art” LED lamp from plywood and an LED matrix.
The LEDs in the lamp are controlled by an Arduino Nano that creates colorful moving patterns, aka, “living art.” However, it is also very practical for use as a desk lamp, table lamp, or bedside lamp, since an LED push button allows you to switch from the living-art mode to normal white-light modes, and a red-nightlight mode.
I made three versions of this lamp – two out of bamboo plywood, and one out of walnut plywood. You could use any type of plywood you like to build the lamp.
The electronics were designed to be very simple. It can be built with NO SOLDERING.
To see the finished walnut version of the lamp, FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/modustrialmaker/ || @modustrialmaker
PARTS FOR THE BUILD:
• 16x16 LED Matrix: http://amzn.to/2BgIcsj
• Arduino Nano: (pre-soldered) http://amzn.to/2H0h6bS
• Arduino Nano Screw Terminal Shield: http://amzn.to/2FZwy6y (pre-soldered)
• 5V Momentary LED push button: http://amzn.to/2CLbu2E OR https://goo.gl/Cn1iDy
• JST Connectors: http://amzn.to/2ALve4j
• Semi-transparent white acrylic sheet: https://goo.gl/YV4X81
• Female Power Jack: http://amzn.to/2H3oN0P (no solder) || http://amzn.to/2ziyuEB (solder)
• Lever-nut Wire Connectors: http://amzn.to/2BhMtvM
• 5V power supply: http://amzn.to/2zgiGSJ
ARDUINO NANO CODE FOR THE LAMP: https://github.com/modustrialmaker/Living_Art_LED_Matrix_Lamp
ELECTRONICS TOOLS
• My favorite solder: http://amzn.to/2CNgjIF
• Quality Soldering Iron: http://amzn.to/2CKHoMC
• Blue Soldering Mat: http://amzn.to/2DboPCd
OTHER TOOLS I USE:
• Tap Drill Bit (for threaded holes): http://amzn.to/2Fm7V4A
• RZ dust mask: http://amzn.to/2wM8F1t
• Bosch 18V cordless circular saw: http://amzn.to/2wcDgnN
• Bosch 18V cordless Drill & Impact Driver Kit: http://amzn.to/2BCI753
• Dewalt Table Saw w/ 32” Rip Capacity: http://amzn.to/2yQd2Fy
• Japanese Flush Cut Hand Saw: http://amzn.to/2yRa1Fd
• Dewalt 12” Miter Saw: http://amzn.to/2yQRgS6
• Forstner Bits: http://amzn.to/2Bgv863
Mancave Makeover Ep. 2 is available on YouTube -- DIY Floating TV Panel & Reclaimed Wood Feature Wall
This is the second of two videos for the mancave makeover received by a lucky friend. In the first video, I showed how to make a concrete waterfall countertop (be sure to check it out if you haven't already: https://youtu.be/8vRc4F9MvtE). In this second installment, I show how to make and install a reclaimed wood feature wall with a floating LED TV panel.
The video also shows the installation of Ikea Sektion cabinets with Kungsbacka front panels, so I guess you could consider this an Ikea hack of sorts :)
The TV panel is formed of two frames. The TV is mounted to the front frame, which is larger than the rear frame, and LED strips are attached around the rear frame. This arrangement hides the LEDs, so they emit nice glow from behind the panel, and make the TV panel appear as if it is floating in front of the wall.
We used Stikwood reclaimed weathered wood in white to cover the walls and TV panel. It is a peel n' stick product that is really easy to install.
STIKWOOD
- white peel n' stick wood: (slightly different type than we used): http://amzn.to/2DybS4v
- J-Roller: http://amzn.to/2BVltlB
LED PRODUCTS
• LED Controller w/ Remote: http://amzn.to/2ltWX41
• WS2812 30 LED/m strips : http://amzn.to/2CqUZtk
• WS2813 Strips (new LED chip w/ data redundancy): http://amzn.to/2zOIjt4
• 5V LED power supply: http://amzn.to/2EgyV5b
TOOLS I USE:
- RZ dust mask: http://amzn.to/2wM8F1t
-Tacklife Laser Level: http://amzn.to/2ltdh4X
- Tack Life Level: http://amzn.to/2yQhYuk
- Bosch 18V cordless circular saw: http://amzn.to/2wcDgnN
- Bosch 18V cordless Drill & Impact Driver Kit: http://amzn.to/2BCI753
- Dewalt Table Saw w/ 32” Rip Capacity: http://amzn.to/2yQd2Fy
- Dewalt 12” Miter Saw: http://amzn.to/2yQRgS6
How to Turn Concrete into MARBLE -- new Table Build Video is Up!
New Build video is up! In this video I show how to make a DIY concrete coffee table top look like marble. The top is made using Fishstone’s glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) ready-made concrete mix, which is pre-cast in a melamine form. I separated out batches of different colored concrete (from white to dark grey), mixed them together in the form, and then swirled them together by hand to get the marble-like appearance.
I also used an ancient Japanese technique called “Shou Sugi Ban” to make the base for the coffee table. I used a modernized version of shou sugi ban, employing a propane torch to char the outside of the wood. The charred wood is natural way of protecting the rest of the wood, and when finished with a penetrating oil, such as Danish oil, provides a durable surface. This technique works well on any open-grained wood, such as Douglas fir, pine, and cedar. I used inexpensive 4x4 Douglas fir lumber from my local big box store.
CONCRETE (GFRC) PRODUCTS USED:
• Two bags of Pre-Blended GFRC Mix: https://goo.gl/izSggQ
• 1.5 Bag of AR Glass Fibers: https://goo.gl/c9Vw9x
• Cake Fondant Tool for perfect edges: http://amzn.to/2w0JCVx
• Concrete mixer (HUGE help for GFRC): http://amzn.to/2kEnZFi
• StoneTech concrete sealer: http://amzn.to/2gSrjyp
• Another concrete sealer I like: http://amzn.to/2xW7Gth
• Black 100% Silicone Caulk: http://amzn.to/2B64iRY
• Paste Finishing Wax: http://amzn.to/2kF565e
• Concrete Pigment: http://amzn.to/2yPo51P
WOOD
- Three (3) 8 ft. 4x4s -- Douglas Fir, Cedar, or Pine
- 3/4" Dowels: http://amzn.to/2yTWrkl
OTHER PRODUCTS USED IN VIDEO:
- Propane Torch: http://amzn.to/2yQbtaV
- Danish Oil: http://amzn.to/2yRhlAw
- RZ dust mask: http://amzn.to/2wM8F1t
- Diamond Grinding Wheel (for grinding underside of table): http://amzn.to/2yRL6RY
- Forstner Bit Set: http://amzn.to/2yQAoej
- Tack Life Level: http://amzn.to/2yQhYuk
- Kreg Pocket Hole Jig: http://amzn.to/2kCvlsW
- Herzo Dust Shround for Angle Grinder: http://amzn.to/2yPymLr
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TOOLS I USE:
- Tack Life Angle Grinder: http://amzn.to/2B6fwWG
- Bosch 18V cordless circular saw: http://amzn.to/2wcDgnN
- Bosch 18V cordless Drill & Impact Driver Kit: http://amzn.to/2BCI753
- Dewalt Table Saw w/ 32” Rip Capacity: http://amzn.to/2yQd2Fy
- Japanese Flush Cut Hand Saw: http://amzn.to/2yRa1Fd
- Dewalt 12” Miter Saw: http://amzn.to/2yQRgS6
Bluetooth Speaker Build Featured on Adafruit, Arduino.cc, and Maker Update
The Bluetooth LED speaker build was a passion project for me, so I'm excited to see it getting some positive press.
Check out a great overview of the project on Maker Update's weekly maker news show, where it was the project of the week:
The speaker was also feature on Adafruit's blog and Arduino.cc
I also uploaded a full written Instructable which has more details on the project that weren't in the video.
Lastly, if you haven't watched the video itself yet, what are you waiting for? It is my favorite project yet, so I hope you like it!
NEW BUILD VIDEO -- DIY Bluetooth Speaker w/ Reactive LED Matrix
My new build video is up -- check it out!
In this video, I show how I designed and built a Bluetooth Speaker with an integrated LED matrix. The LED matrix includes a number of different visualization modes, including a fireplace mode, an abstract “moving art” mode, and several that react to the music via a microphone inside of the speaker box. I haven’t seen any other product designed for the home, which marries sight and sound in this way.
The idea for this project came about in a somewhat unorthodox way. I wanted to build something for several friends expecting newborns. I wanted a gift that would help their children develop neurologically, and a gift that they wouldn’t outgrow. Having done a number of LED projects, and having some woodworking experience, I came up with the idea to integrate an audio-reactive LED matrix in a Bluetooth speaker.
The speaker box involved a fair amount of woodworking. The outside of the box is made from rough curly maple lumber, which I milled to 3/4". The front and back panels are made from MDF. The finish of the curly maple was inspired by electric guitar finishes, like those seen on some of my favorite Paul Reed Smith guitars.
Internally, I am using a 2x15w Dayton Audio bluetooth amplifier board for the audio, and an Arduino Mega to control 16x16 LED matrix (WS2812 LEDs). A small electret microphone inside of the speaker box detects the music that is playing, and provides a signal the Arduino can use to create reactive display on the LEDs.
The design also allows for mechanical adjustment to entirely change the look of the LED matrix; from pixelated to abstract. I am particularly proud of this feature, as I haven’t seen it anywhere else before, and the effect is very cool (it is shown towards the end of the video). The LED matrix is mounted to a baffle behind the white semi-transparent acrylic diffuser, and by twisting a thumb screw on the back of the speaker, you can move the LED baffle towards or away from the diffuser. The thumb screw thus allows you to go from a pixelated display (where individual LEDs are visible), to an abstract display, where the LEDs blur together to form moving art, with an almost 3D-like effect.
NEW BUILD VIDEO IS UP! DIY White Concrete (GFRC) Table with Live-Edge Maple Inlay
I just posted the build video for my white concrete table with live-edge inlay. I really like how this project came out -- very simple and modern. I will be updating my Modustrial Maker website with more details and plans soon.
DIY "Rings of Saturn" LED Pendant Light w/ Music Visualization Mode
I made this LED pendant light from plywood, LED strips, and flexible LED channel. Since I designed this for my living room, the music syncing had to be incognito. With this in mind, I used warm white / cool white / amber LED strips, instead of RGB strips. In solid white mode, the rings give off various shades of white for a sophisticated modern look that hides the wild side when you switch the light to music visualizer mode.
The build is fairly simple. Each of the two rings is made of a stack of three plywood rings, where the middle ring has a lesser radius to create a groove for the LEDs. The rings are simple to cut using a circle cutting jig and router. While I programmed an Arduino Mega to do music visualization based on input from a microphone, you can very easily buy an off-the-shelf music controller for individually controllable LEDs, which is basically plug n’ play for the LED strips.