DIY 8x8x8 LED Cube Build - Part 3 - Operating the LED Cube

[@rossdeglow88]

Hi David, How would connect a i-phone or I-pad to the cube? thank you

[@davidb5255]

Sorry but I don't know as I only have Android devices. I suspect the app is not sealable for iOS as it was only supplied for Android as a non-app store side loaded app package. Apple are quite picky about what apps are allowed on their store and prevent side loading.

[@rossdeglow88]

I have a laptop as well. Please advise what the app would be so I can try that. Thank you very much. This was a gift with no instructions. I am really glad I found your video. Ross

[@davidb5255]

In the description there is a link to the software bundle off Banggood. Inside that there is a Windows application in "SKU835176\3 8X8X8 light cube PC\3D8S_Alpha" which is mostly for designing new animations across the 8x8x8 layers but IIRC can also be used to select existing animations to run. You will need the PL-2303 USB to serial adapter connected from the computer to the programming interface of the cube. In that same software bundle are the drivers for thar adapter if your OS does not have them. The Windows app is less useful for general control as it has to be physically wired to the cube.