Build your own 4x4x4 RGB LED Cube using arduino

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This article guides the construction of a 4x4x4 RGB LED Cube with a focus on creating the cube, assembling the case, and then building the electronic controller using Arduino and other components. It provides video tutorials and detailed parts lists available from eBay, Amazon.de, and Amazon.com. The project combines soldering skills and basic electronics to create a colorful and visually impressive LED display.

Parts used in the 4x4x4 RGB LED Cube:

  • RGB LEDs Common Anode
  • Silvered Copper Wire (Bridge Wire)
  • Solder
  • Ribbon Cable
  • DC Jack
  • Switch
  • Potentiometer (10k)
  • Arduino Nano
  • TLC5940 LED driver
  • Resistor Kit
  • Power Supply (5V, 2A)
  • IRF9540N P-Channel MOSFET
  • Capacitor Kit
  • Prototyping PCB

LED Cubes are awesome. The first one I created was a 8x8x8 blue led cube. It still works like a charm. But being able to display every colour in the spectrum is much more spectacular. Let’s start with a small and simple 4x4x4 RGB LED Cube.

Build your own 4x4x4 RGB LED Cube using arduino

Step 1: Watch part 1 of the video series!

As you might have noticed, part 1 concentrates on the cube itself and the case. No electronics yet. The video should already give you plenty of details. But I will give you a short list of parts that you will need to build the cube itself.

Step 2: Order the parts for the cube!

Ebay:

RGB LEDs Common Anode: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?…

Silvered Copper Wire (Bridge Wire):http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?…

Solder: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?…

 

Ribbon Cable: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?…

 

Amazon.de:

RGB LEDs Common Anode: http://amzn.to/1cjetjZ

http://amzn.to/1lHSJ48

Silvered Copper Wire (Bridge Wire): http://amzn.to/1cjeHaH

Solder: http://amzn.to/1lHSJ48

Ribbon Cable: http://amzn.to/1m8P3JA

 

Amazon.com:

RGB LEDs Common Anode: http://amzn.to/1vwIcu9

http://amzn.to/1nU75Sf

Silvered Copper Wire (Bridge Wire): http://amzn.to/ZcMqwN

Solder: http://amzn.to/1nU7dkE

Ribbon Cable: http://amzn.to/1nU7fsD

 

Step 3: You finished the cube and case!

Congrats on your finished cube and case. It should now look a little bit like mine in the picture. Go ahead and test all connections with a power supply. If everything works fine you can go ahead and build the electronics in the next steps.

Step 4: Watch part 2 of the video series!

The video gives you plenty of info on how to build the controller for the cube. In the next step I will give you the schematic for the circuit and the part list.

Build your own 4x4x4 RGB LED Cube using arduino circuit

Step 5: Order the parts for the controller and solder it!

Ebay:

DC Jack:http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?…

Switch: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?…

Potentiometer (10k):http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?…

Arduino Nano: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?…

TLC5940: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?…

Resistor Kit:http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?…

Power Supply (5V, 2A): http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?…

IRF9540N P-Channel MOSFET:http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?…

Capacitor Kit:http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?…

Prototyping PCB: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?…

Amazon.de:

DC Jack: http://amzn.to/1Ed1hrt

Switch: http://amzn.to/1vi1UsA

Potentiometer (10k): http://amzn.to/1nRws1J

Arduino Nano: http://amzn.to/1d4H1w1

TLC5940: http://amzn.to/1rVmQZC

Resistor Kit: http://amzn.to/1gt9XPf

Power Supply (5V, 2A): http://amzn.to/1rUJuQN

Capacitor Kit: http://amzn.to/1yE71u3

Prototyping PCB: http://amzn.to/1rVpcI9

Amazon.com:

DC Jack: http://amzn.to/1vBQHEL

Switch: http://amzn.to/1nU8jwB

Potentiometer (10k): http://amzn.to/1Ed2MGb

 

Arduino Nano: http://amzn.to/1nU8pEE

TLC5940: http://amzn.to/1vwNnKw

Resistor Kit: http://amzn.to/1CJXHUf

Power Supply (5V, 2A): http://amzn.to/1x9Je0G

Capacitor Kit: http://amzn.to/Z0KcQP

Prototyping PCB: http://amzn.to/1rUMJb0

 

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Ibrar Ayyub

I am an experienced technical writer holding a Master's degree in computer science from BZU Multan, Pakistan University. With a background spanning various industries, particularly in home automation and engineering, I have honed my skills in crafting clear and concise content. Proficient in leveraging infographics and diagrams, I strive to simplify complex concepts for readers. My strength lies in thorough research and presenting information in a structured and logical format.

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