Summary of Candle with remote control and Arduino Pro Mini
This article describes a modern electronic candle project using an IKEA BORBY lantern. It features an Arduino Pro Mini controlling a WS2812b LED strip to simulate fire, rainbow, and fade effects with adjustable colors and intensity. The system includes an infrared receiver for remote control operation, powered by a battery holder.
Parts used in the Electronic Candle:
- Arduino Pro Mini
- Addressable LED strip (WS2812b)
- Infrared receiver TSOP1738
- 330 Ohm resistor
- 4.7uF electrolytic capacitor
- Small switch
- Battery holder
Here I present another project based on a addressable LEDs strip, based on WS2812b leds.
It consists of an ‘electronic’ candle, which lets you select set colors, adjust the intensity, and have different effects like rainbow, fade and fire. The project arose from the purchase of an IKEA lantern model BORBY … the idea was to replace a candle of considerable size, for something more … modern.
17Thanks to Neopixel strip LED (for more on these strips, you can see the previous post ), the circuit is very simple and only consists of an Arduino Pro Mini (so that it can be hidden inside the ‘fake’ candle), a piece of addressable LED strip (5 leds in my case), a infrared receiver TSOP1738 (the TSOP1736 works well), a resistance of 330 OMHS, an electrolytic capacitor 4.7uF, a small switch and a battery holder.
For more detail: Candle with remote control and Arduino Pro Mini
- What is the main purpose of this project?
The project creates an electronic candle to replace a real candle inside an IKEA BORBY lantern. - How can you adjust the light output?
You can select set colors and adjust the intensity of the LEDs. - What lighting effects are available?
The system supports different effects like rainbow, fade, and fire. - Which microcontroller is used in the circuit?
An Arduino Pro Mini is used so it can be hidden inside the fake candle. - Can I use a different infrared receiver model?
Yes, the TSOP1736 works well as an alternative to the TSOP1738. - What components are needed for the power supply?
A small switch and a battery holder are included in the circuit. - How many LEDs are used in this specific build?
This project uses a piece of addressable LED strip with 5 LEDs. - What type of LED strip is recommended?
The project uses Neopixel strips based on WS2812b LEDs.
