coral terrace
So this is sort of a v2 of the project I worked on last year, I optimized my controller deployment (made json configs for all to easily dump and replace) and cleaned up some wiring etc.
All using ESP32 in 3D printed cases.
Using 3 wire waterproof auto connectors to connect to the LEDs.
Most of the drums have a strip of BTF ws2812 5v LEDs inside them with a small cable coming out. One of the types of drums we had to go external as you’ll see in pics/videos.
I power each drum with a small usb battery pack (eventually I may look into making these have their own battery to be easier)
Controlling them via surface pro 5 and a unifi express, using a midi controller and avolites to control colors and patterns using the pixel mapper. I was basically playing along to the songs and changing patterns on the beat.
This is all done for the band my wife is part of: Batala, the DC chapter of it. Was a labor of love (hoping to get supplies reimbursed tho!) and I’m excited we have a show in Baltimore with them soon too.
Happy to answer any questions, I love WLED, just got my Halloween lights up too!
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