8x8x8 LED Cube (Development Log)

This is just an update to the 8x8x8 LED cube I said I've been working on. It's taking a long time, so I wanted to make a quick "here's where I'm at" update as I get more and more work done. So here is just a sneak peek at everything. Enjoy!

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• atmega16
• atmel
• cube
• electronics
• hobby
• led

[Avintrue]

Hey I subscribed to your video. I am planning on making one of these soon. I have schematics and code and designs from many different sites. Have you finished yours yet? I notice it's been a year since your last video about it. Let me know how dev is going.

[tearabite]

@Avintrue Send me a PM. The HARDWARE is complete. The software has taken a very long pause because school hasn't let up even for a moment. And I have a full-time internship over the summer so I don't see many opportunities to work on it this summer. If you'd like, I can send you what code I have along with schematics and you can play with it.

[estherblisss]

Hai, that's very good. i'm having problem on the soldering part and the pcb part. i'm using the a total of 16 shift register but i do not know how i should connect it, can u plz give me some advice ? thx a lot =)

[tearabite]

16 shift registers? How big of a cube are you making? If you're going the rout of shift registers, make sure each output can source the voltage and current you need. Lastly, if I understand what you're asking, the shift registers should be cascaded (in my opinion) to make one giant register. i.e. the last output on reg1 is connected to the input on reg2 etc... Each register should have two inputs, so hardwire one input high, and attach the other to your signal line.

[VooDooShamane]

Nice, keep up the good work !

Would love to see it in action.

About the programming:

Do u think it is a good thing to start with programming ?

Where to learn the C programming language wich u need 4 it ?

I think the soldering would be no problem 4 me at all. But i realy have no idea how to write the software. Some advice 4 me ? Want to learn it !

[tearabite]

I'm not really starting with the programming. I got the basic hardware built so I was writing some simple code to test its functionality. The C language will vary very slightly depending on which chip you use. For the most part, if you know C, you can pick it up as you go like I'm doing. I've recently had to start redesigning this a little, but once its done, I plan to do a full tutorial as well as sell kits. I will keep you posted.

[owensoft]

Impressive

[Williraser]

focus

[tigredsita]

Hiii im doing one! but i dont know what to use on the circuit or at the program, plz can you help me? is for school, for the next friday!! :S =( pllzz!!

[ishman1]

Wow, nice computer. Impressive work.

[Mastertech96]

whats the program you used?

[VooDooShamane]

U where spending a lot time on the theoretic plan 4 the prototype board, wich is good.

What programm did u use on PC to builde the plan ?

sry my bad english, i am from Germany.