This week @adafruit we’re launching our 16x16 NeoPixel matrix display with Sparkle Motion running WLED animations. Prototyping a moon lamp. Catching up with Makes from the Community. Timelapse video this week features a multi-colored dragon egg.

Learn Guide

https://learn.adafruit.com/16x16-neopixel-matrix-square-pixel-display/

Sparkle Motion:

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6100

16x16 NeoPixel LED Matrix

https://www.adafruit.com/product/2547

Timelapse Tuesday

Dragon Egg Box By Fritz Webering

https://thingiverse.com/thing:6904530

https://youtu.be/H8-wzgakSYU

Community Makes

https://www.reddit.com/r/adafruit/comments/1j0xmcy/lightsaber_propmaker_rp2040_remix/

https://www.printables.com/make/2459057?comment_id=2459057

https://www.printables.com/make/2457346

https://www.printables.com/make/2454971

https://www.printables.com/make/2453833?comment_id=2453833

https://www.printables.com/make/2452055?comment_id=2452055

https://www.printables.com/model/1210114-anduril-lightsaber

This week @adafruit we’re launching 3D printed cases for the Sparkle Motion boards. Prototyping a 16x16 NeoPixel matrix display with WLED animations. The Rapid Prototype segment features an AI generated Blinka purple python. Timelapse video this week featuring a Flexy Angler fish.

Learn Guide:

https://learn.adafruit.com/cases-for-sparkle-motion/

Sparkle Motion:

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6100

Sparkle Motion Mini:

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6160

16x16 NeoPixel Square Display:

https://blog.adafruit.com/2021/04/01/16x16-neopixel-square-pixel-display-by-ecken-3dprinting/

Timelapse Tuesday

Flexy Angler Fish By JIMGA

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1098846

https://youtu.be/k-UU-UyjZgo

Community Makes

https://www.printables.com/make/2433443?comment_id=2433443

This week @adafruit we’re highlighting our new learn guide project of custom add-ons for an IKEA coat hanger. Checking out new demos using WLED and the Sparkle Motion board. Starting a new segment dubbed Rapid Prototype - Showcasing AI CAD tools and 3D printed generated models. Also, community makes. Timelapses this week feature a lattice bowl that works as a magsafe charger.

Learn Guide:

https://learn.adafruit.com/toddler-timer

IKEA Coat Stand

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/aelganaes-hat-and-coat-stand-black-90585894/

Sparkle Motion

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6100

Sparkle Motion Mini

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6160

16x16 NeoPixel Square Display

https://blog.adafruit.com/2021/04/01/16x16-neopixel-square-pixel-display-by-ecken-3dprinting/

Trellis AI Website

https://huggingface.co/spaces/JeffreyXiang/TRELLIS

Timelapse Tuesday

Magsafe Charging Bowl By Abstractia Design

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1057579

https://youtu.be/_bnrh96rK2Q

Community Makes

https://www.printables.com/make/2420878

https://www.printables.com/model/1180677-emitterspommelshilts-for-rp2040-lightsaber

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFgjLVZx88T/?igsh=MWg4eDhmY2d2dWRnYw==

https://www.printables.com/model/1172586-weller-wlir3012a-soldering-iron-heat-set-insert-pr

https://www.printables.com/model/11731spo00-heat-set-insert-tool-for-model-3-drill-press

The Ruiz brothers are back this week @adafruit Checking out Pedro’s toddler timer learn guide. Prototyping new enclosures for new fans in the shop to make DIY fume extractors. More SLA resin cases in the works! Highlighting projects from the community. Timelapses this week feature two models celebrating Valentine’s Day.

Learn Guide

https://learn.adafruit.com/toddler-timer

Toddler Timer Video

https://youtu.be/kSelspd75w0

QT Py RP2040

https://www.adafruit.com/product/4900

OLED Display

https://www.adafruit.com/product/938

Rotary Encoder STEMMA QT

https://www.adafruit.com/product/5880

Timelapse Tuesday

Flexy T-Rex Heart Remix By Ethanmake

thingiverse.com/thing:5823370

https://youtu.be/tYKmQoDbTf0

Kawaii Cat Valentine By Salvadori

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1005325

https://youtu.be/oMWQ5ggYZTw

Community Makes

https://www.printables.com/model/1180677-emitterspommelshilts-for-rp2040-lightsaber

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFgjLVZx88T/?igsh=MWg4eDhmY2d2dWRnYw==

https://www.printables.com/model/1172586-weller-wlir3012a-soldering-iron-heat-set-insert-pr

https://www.printables.com/model/1173100-heat-set-insert-tool-for-model-3-drill-press

This week @adafruit we’re taking a look at our motorized turntable learn guide. Pedro’s time visualizer for toddlers now has working CircuitPython code. Checking out projects from the community. Our Timelapse for this week features a print-in-placed articulated cat designed by Salvadori.#13;

#13;

Turntable Video#13;

https://youtu.be/w7RCZIHGNE4 #13;

#13;

Turntable Learn Guide#13;

https://learn.adafruit.com/stepper-motor-turntable #13;

#13;

TMC2209 Driver: #13;

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6121#13;

#13;

KB2040: #13;

https://www.adafruit.com/product/5302#13;

#13;

1.3in OLED: #13;

https://www.adafruit.com/product/938#13;

#13;

Rotary Encoder STEMMA QT#13;

https://www.adafruit.com/product/5880#13;

#13;

MPM3610 5V Buck Converter#13;

https://www.adafruit.com/product/4739#13;

#13;

Timelapse Tuesday#13;

#13;

Kawaii Cat Valentine By Salvadori#13;

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1005325 #13;

https://youtu.be/oMWQ5ggYZTw #13;

#13;

Community Makes#13;

#13;

https://www.printables.com/make/2366928?comment_id=2366928 #13;

https://www.printables.com/make/2370861?comment_id=2370861

This week @adafruit we’re checking out the menu UI for our motorized turntable project. Pedro has a working prototype of our time visualizer for toddlers. Quick shop talk segment showing a spool holder for silicone wire spools. A single make from the community this week. Our Timelapse for this week features a print-in-placed robot inspired grabber designed by PatoPato Design.#13;

#13;

TMC2209 Driver#13;

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6121#13;

#13;

KB2040#13;

https://www.adafruit.com/product/5302#13;

#13;

1.3in OLED#13;

https://www.adafruit.com/product/938#13;

#13;

Rotary Encoder STEMMA QT#13;

https://www.adafruit.com/product/5880#13;

#13;

MPM3610 5V Buck Converter#13;

https://www.adafruit.com/product/4739#13;

#13;

Timelapse Tuesday#13;

#13;

Little Robot Hand By Patopato_Design#13;

https://makerworld.com/en/models/850566 #13;

https://youtu.be/PAdVIPlO_PY #13;

#13;

Community Makes#13;

https://www.printables.com/make/2353940?comment_id=2353940 #13;

#13;

3D Parts Library on GitHub#13;

https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CAD_Parts

This week @adafruit we’re taking a look at our SLA snap-on enclosures in the Adafruit shop. Noe is prototyping the motorized turntable using the TMC2209 stepper driver and a lazy susan from IKEA. Pedro is working on a visualizer time for toddlers. A few makes from the community this week. Timelapse this week features an air pressure rocket designed by PatoPato Design.#13;

#13;

Snap Cases on YouTube#13;

https://youtu.be/toNV5JrhOjU #13;

#13;

Case Feather RP2040 USB Host#13;

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6057#13;

#13;

TRRS Trinkey Case#13;

https://www.adafruit.com/product/5981 #13;

#13;

USB Solar Case#13;

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6114 #13;

#13;

Solar Charger 5V Boost Case#13;

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6126#13;

#13;

Solar Charger 3V Buck Case#13;

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6124#13;

#13;

NeoTrinkey Case#13;

https://www.adafruit.com/product/5998 #13;

#13;

Timelapse Tuesday#13;

#13;

Air Pressure Rocket By Patopato_Design#13;

makerworld.com/en/models/726755#13;

https://youtu.be/Oiz6s5jqjuk#13;

#13;

Community Makes#13;

#13;

https://www.thingiverse.com/make:1210088 #13;

https://www.printables.com/make/2328765 #13;

https://www.printables.com/make/2321332?comment_id=2321332#13;

https://www.printables.com/make/2321077

This week @adafruit we’re taking a look at a new project using an A4988 stepper driver and a lazy susan from IKEA. Quick look at our last project released during the holiday break. Catching up on community makes from the holiday break. Timelapse this week features an auto reloading dice tower designed by Rossero.#13;

#13;

Holiday IoT Switch#13;

https://learn.adafruit.com/holiday-iot-switch #13;

#13;

2024 3DP Projects Video#13;

https://youtu.be/LAVl1r0PhFU #13;

#13;

Timelapse Tuesday#13;

#13;

Auto-Reload Dice Tower By Rossero#13;

https://makerworld.com/en/models/882272 #13;

https://youtu.be/EQuURG8enis #13;

#13;

Community Makes#13;

#13;

https://www.printables.com/make/2308687?comment_id=2308687#13;

https://www.printables.com/make/2291511#13;

https://www.printables.com/model/1122145-gridfinity-stand-for-feather-esp32-with-reverse-tf#13;

https://www.printables.com/make/2278394?comment_id=2278394#13;

https://www.printables.com/make/2272921?comment_id=2272921

This week @adafruit we’re taking a look at the Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 case. Prototyping a new case for the BQ25185 5V solar charger. Shop talking about printing thin parts with overhangs on the Bambulab X1C and if there’s time, 3D printing a jig for CNC wood project. Timelapse this week features the infamous grumpy cat as an angel.

Pi Touch Display 2

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6079

Pi 5 2GB RAM

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6007

Active Cool Fan for Pi 5

https://www.adafruit.com/product/5815

M.2 Hat+

https://www.adafruit.com/product/5902

NVMe SSD 256GB

https://www.adafruit.com/product/6090

Learn Guide

https://learn.adafruit.com/pi-wall-mount

YouTube Video

https://youtu.be/Yvl7rFkBh4s

Timelapse Tuesday

Grumpy Cat Angel By Sevro

makerworld.com/en/models/858383

https://youtu.be/yPHE3tKK9BI

This week @adafruit we’re taking a look at the Motorized POV LED Display. Prototyping a new case for the Raspberry Pi Touch Display V2. 3D printing a jig for CNC wood project.Quick look at a new SLA case for the BQ25185 solar charter. New 3D models added to our GitHub repo. Timelapse this week features a multicolor snowman!

Motor POV Guide

https://learn.adafruit.com/motorized-pov-led-display/

Feather RP2040

https://www.adafruit.com/product/4884

Motor FeatherWing

https://www.adafruit.com/product/2927

FeatherWing Doubler

https://www.adafruit.com/product/2890

DotStar LEDs

https://www.adafruit.com/product/2328

TT Motor

https://www.adafruit.com/product/3777

Slip Ring

https://www.adafruit.com/product/736

Timelapse Tuesday

Flexi Snowman By Zentangle99

thingiverse.com/thing:6856071

https://youtu.be/0KnIZAVp8pc

Community Makes

https://www.printables.com/model/864293-gravity-falls-memory-gun/comments/2245425

https://www.printables.com/model/723974-snow-bird-mold/comments/2244482

https://www.printables.com/model/7260-raspberry-pi-zero-stand/comments/2239044

https://www.printables.com/model/7271-heat-set-insert-press/comments/2235232

https://www.printables.com/model/7271-heat-set-insert-press/comments/2232454