Infinity Dodecahedron DIY 2/2 How to

number of led is 8pcs on 1 piece, 30 pieces = 240pcs total, leds are ws2812b, at 100% brightnes and static white color it consumes 9A at 5V, when running animations and sound effects it is about half so 4-5A at 100% brightness.
3d model of the frame to download
drive.google.com/open?id=1sQf...
my SP107E controler test video
• Spectrum Analyser - Te...
it is better to use slim version of led strip 5mm instead of regular 10mm if you want slim edges.
one way mirror foil
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AtHF5i
driver
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9GRJFm
led strip s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A1XkJa
Infinity Dodecahedron - Testing Color Modes
• Infinity Dodecahedron ...
sell site
deeplightlabs.io/
My Ghetto Infinity Dodecahedron
• My Ghetto Infinity Dod...
scheme
drive.google.com/file/d/17CiI...
more inspiration
wikifactory.com/@squigglelabs...

[@cakedom504]

I've never done anything like this before and im ready to spend money and try. This looks SICK

[@lunatic_3521]

have you tried yet? I want to get into it myself.

[@Skyexir]

@@lunatic_3521 and you? (for the same reason 😅)

[@40watt53]

Oh my god I've had an idea to do something like this for like 2 years now and this is finally the video I needed, thank you oh my god.

[@bountyvault]

Ok, you literally just saved my life with this. I have spent all day trying to design a 3d print file and boom your video finally popped up. You have no idea how happy I am with you!

[@cidar4750]

Not sure if "literally" means what you think it means :')

[@bountyvault]

The world may never know 😅

[@justsomeaccount6963]

fixing to start building the cube version this is dope asf

[@TheDreamfield]

Dude this is fantastic! Ive been making geomtric shapes for a while now but this really uses the full potential of the LEDs in combination with the dodecahedron. Would you put together a DIY kit including all th ematerials and sell it?

[@chartered40]

Great work! Going to try to build something similar.

[@Kimo0tJJ]

This is so cool! Thank you for sharing this!

[@supperka2]

Pěkná práce děkuji za video!

[@andrewtodaro2874]

This totally makes me think of inter dimensional travel from sci-fi 🤩👍

[@martinhauser79]

Realy nice project. Thank you for shareing this video. My project is a infinity cube by 30cm. I use 4mm acryl glas, cause the 2mm bent while aplying the mirror foil. I use a ws2801 led stripe with 32 led per meter controlled by a raspberry pi 3. I split the signal for every side (6) and make sure every opposite side gets the same signal at the same direction and same start point. For my next one i think about your ground and power solution, thank you. That would make it a little easier for me. Cause i want it to look great and not too much wires to see.

[@cometcom3660]

you should make a tutorial too, i'm building an infinity cube but i'm a bit confused about the wiring and connecting the light strips inside the edges

[@martinhauser79]

@@cometcom3660 Hi, if you like, i can give you some help. you can contact me at insta day.une it would be nice to talk with you.

[@alphonsobutlakiv789]

I have a 13 foot dodecahedron covered in LEDs in my lawn right now, and now I have new ideas for it

[@coreymangold981]

first time working with electrical components, what solder did you use, and what thickness of wires did you use to connect the strips together?

[@peterkuhnemann9088]

Quad Squad, great work! I'm building a very similar one now, already laser cut the pentagons and printing the frames BUT: can you help me (or smb else) with the wiring???? how to connect the LED stips segments??? Please help -Thank You! Peter

[@mrhomely]

im wondering on what strip is connected to what strip? what order did you solder each strip? my understanding is that you can only go from one strip to the next single strip. If so what was your strip wiring pattern?

[@dakotahendy4858]

So happy to have come across your video, I will be starting my project very soon! I am going to attempt the Icosahedron instead, do you believe your method will work on the different shapes? Also, where did you get your frame 3D printed at? I truly appreciate any information.

[@quadsquad3087]

Aah, nice idea. Of course it will work with different shapes. Share yours when finished. I have 3d printer at work, I did the frame in a couple of hours in sketch up.

[@KelvinChiuFilms]

Holy smokes. I have to learn this.

[@howyegettinon]

well done man! looking to give this a go myself later on in the year, some questions if you dont mind. if you were to build this again what would you do different? the 3d printed plastic strips, how are the angles worked out dimensions etc? maybe you could point me in the right direction? Also how much did it cost to get those 3d printed(if you didn't use your own 3d printer). would there be any point making this out of glass or would that be an overkill?

[@quadsquad3087]

hi. I dont think glass would be that much better, now it is pretty light. But if you have it and know how to shape it, why not :]. 3d print cost me around 5$ just for material, I have printer at work. I redesigned strips for more connecting surface, to make it stronger. I will make video soon. I would like to see version vith 144led /meter, but strips are soo expensive and power consumtion can be huge, maybe after I make and sell some regular dodecahedrons and make money :]

[@Ftorres_429]

hey there, I was just wondering if you could release a full mapping of the wiring. I am going to build mine this week

[@thomasalvarez2923]

are your pentagons 6 inces tall? i am about to try my own build but have never used a 3d printer before. thanks for sharing your cad drawings with everyone!

[@shadowr2d2]

This is a work of art. Dam.. You have a new subscriber. I was just wondering.? Could this be done. With other kinds of shapes.? I want to build one too..

[@oOEnderHunterOo]

absolutely, you can make one as a tetrahedron, Icosahedron and plenty more

[@necral25]

When you are wiring the LED's in you have 5 spots in your diagram where you are wiring 2 into 1, almost like a 'Y' connection, can you show a picture of how you wired these? I have some ideas, but haven't done much electrical and would like to make sure I am getting the right way. Thanks so much

[@quadsquad3087]

Led signal pads are directional. Signal is going 1,2,3,4... so I am splitting signal from end of one edge to start of two edges. For example led 8 is going to 9a, 10a, 11a... and 9b, 10b, 11b.... 9a and 9b have the same signal. So I just connect signal out pad from led 8 to signal in pad on leds 9a and 9b.

[@erikringler]

How did you solder the last wall? I'm struggling to close the top, and simultaneously, wire in the final connections.

[@tylerroche9892]

THIS! Please answer.

[@getlooky736]

Did you ever solve it?

[@handpan-relaxingmeditation3316]

Amazing !!!

[@tylervoyer2067]

Can you please do an in depth guide about the wiring? I’m new to this stuff so all the split signals stuff is throwing me off. Ive read through comments and looked at the schematics but still cant understand. Love the video and i thought everything else was very clear, so thank you!

[@quadsquad3087]

good idea, I will make one.

[@strangemeursault9120]

Hey, first of all a big thanks for documenting your process so we can try and do the same! I'm a little bit unsure about the wiring for the LED strips, I've read the other comments and looked at the schematic on google drive but I'm still not sure. My understanding is that for each vertex you split the data signal to both outgoing edges? Or is there something I'm missing? Thanks again!

[@quadsquad3087]

Yes, exactly, signal from controller data out it is going to 5 main strips data in pin and each strip is split in the middle to 2 ends. You can connect it many ways, this is symetric (all 5 strips are showing the same) and easy. For more control (for example 5 bar wide graphic equaliser) each main strip can be connected to the data out of the last one (all of them will be in series), then set up controller for example to matrix 5x80 leds and you can show different patterns

[@CocoaMelon99]

Hey quick question, so I'm about to print this frame and I see 3 different schemes for pieces. Do you need to print 30 pieces from one model to make it complete or are those different pieces to make the dodecahedron

[@quadsquad3087]

they are different versions of the same part (I suggest latest version 16, it is wider and has better conections), you print it 30 times and put it together :)

[@charleydelatorre45]

Hey great video! But I’m very confused on how to cut and Connect the led lights with the wires. Any information on that?

[@ewong8437]

I think he used a welding tool of some type with pliers

[@mzicpol]

just solder them together

[@spencerbiro2333]

Hey Quad, have you heard of anyone having success using your frame edge stl file? I am attempting it now and CNCd out the acrylic and measured to check, the plastic has perfect 150mm edges but I can't get your frame edges to fit. Any ideas? I have printed all 30 which is a bummer so it's not an issue with one piece or another, none of them fit. I am using the newest 16 version.

[@thcatbob]

Commenting to hear answer, Im about to build this my self and was going to use the same file.

[@dugo973]

Yes

[@lendishaoops3168]

U got herself a subscriber...awesome job

[@dylanmiller9793]

I noticed that in some spots where multiple light strips meet it looks like you have some wires going one way and others going another way. How did you decide on which wires continue in certain directions? Does it matter? This is the only part I am stuck on. I am building a similar device except mine is a rectangular prism. In some corners I have 3 strips meeting, but at the top I have 4 meeting. I am trying to figure out the configuration of wire connections. Love the video by the way! Very inspiring.

[@quadsquad3087]

hope this helps, you can connect all +5v and gnd wires with each other, data for leds are directional, strip has data in and data out, so I used this scheme drive.google.com/open?id=17CiI9-YV0Id03ScudgktHuNx7LMxKMHQ

[@dylanmiller9793]

@@quadsquad3087 Ah I think I might understand! As long as each strip has the +5v/Gnd connection from somewhere (doesn't matter where) and the data running in 1 continuous direction it should all work out (see below). Where did you end your +5/Gnd? Sorry if that is a dumb question, I have zero electrical experience. I really appreciate your help. drive.google.com/file/d/1PPJ0fYmeaT4Pc2VVGit6KWakCAiYYJeq/view?usp=sharing

[@dylanmiller9793]

@@quadsquad3087 Also, I had to buy a slightly different LED strip than the one you linked.. I see the +5v and RGB connectors, but I don't see Gnd.. Will this one still work? www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077TV48MM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@quadsquad3087]

@@dylanmiller9793 yes, your scheme is ok, you don't have to end the gnd+5v, you just connect it to the led driver, that is it.

[@teddywhelan4448]

I’m trying to “mass produce” infinite cubes as in maybe 10 of them but I’m really confused on how to solder 3 led strips together as I have 0 experience with soldering and also have only made a infinite mirror. Could you link a video or explain the process to me?

[@marcuslamar3501]

I'm gonna be honest if you have 0 experience with soldering this isn't a beginner project. I recommend watching as many tutorials as you can on youtube, buy the supplies required to properly solder, then practice practice practice. Good luck!

[@munky16]

What material of the frame did you choose for 3D printing? I am trying to make clone of this, but stuck at here....

[@quadsquad3087]

abs, but pla is also fine

[@rahmallama8376]

Are you connecting each vertex point with something other than soldering wire?

[@quadsquad3087]

led strips are conected using wire, frame parts are glued together

[@user-rd3lj4gn4s]

What the glue are used to connect 2 pices of 3D-printed frame parts? (ABS or PLA?)

[@quadsquad3087]

super glue and hot glue

[@peysonjones477]

what type of connection point are you using to connect the leds together that you can have 3 connecting to one point?

[@quadsquad3087]

usually it is only 2 wires soldered to strip, so I just soldered frist wire to strip and then second wire on top of the first wire

[@vincentlee1783]

What kind of frame parts are you using. Did you purchase them or make them yourself ?

[@quadsquad3087]

I designed them, link to download in description.

[@mathieuvanhove8176]

You switched from hotgluing the pieces to using 3D-printed profiles which is obvious sturdier. I however don't have access to a 3D printer. Is hotgluing an option or is it too fragile?

[@xbrmxjamie]

you dont need a printer you can find object or design one and have someone 3d print for you www.thingiverse.com/thing:3693337 click collect thing

[@jpds3791]

I think I’ve burned the controller. I took a twelve volt output adapter with a plus core. I’ve picked twelve volts because the controllers says so but it started to smell. Any idea what I’m doing wrong? And maybe you can tell me did I burned just the controller or also the led strip. It only shows a couple of blue and red lights now.

[@quadsquad3087]

it is confusing, they write 12V on the controller, but strip is only 5V and controller will not change it down, so max voltage to the controller is 5V.

[@peytonreese2557]

What are the dimensions of the pentagon plexiglass cut outs? I saw the thickness is 2mm but how long is each edge?

[@quadsquad3087]

150mm

[@oliverm1741]

Could you at the Y connection feed to the end of the next strip and come backwards. This way you'll have identical sections all the way around versus splitting the data? Just starting to wire mine. Thanks so much for all your help and files on this. If you have a PayPal or what not I'd love to donate to that project as your connector SketchUp files saved me a ton of time. I modified them to have 100mm edges on 144led so 12led per edge.

[@quadsquad3087]

I don't understand (draw a picture). Led strips have data in and data out. You can split data from controller out to 5main strips data-in and you have 5strips in parallel showing the same pattern (my solution). Or you can connect main strips in series so it will be: controler data out -> in strip 1......out strip 1 -> in strip 2 .... out strip 2 -> in strip 3..... and select on controller that you have 5 segments with for example 80 leds, then each led has unique adress so you can do more complex animations

[@oliverm1741]

@@quadsquad3087 Hello, please see attached link. That makes sense to show the 5 strips in parallel. I think I know what you are referring to. imgur.com/a/92mBwn5 Thanks, appreciate all the help.

[@Macbook3]

You should use defused lights so their is no pixel effect

[@JeepstarrMusic]

im having a hard time seeing how you soldered the led together and im having a hard time soldering my 144led/m strip together, i think i need a micro pen for that but still, how do you get the last cables on place when you only have a tiny window? also do i really need a 50amp switching power supply because it will be almost 600lights on mine?

[@quadsquad3087]

I have 252 leds (60led/m * 4,2m) and it consumes about 5A on solid color, at max brightness, I did not try all leds on white and at max brightness, that would be probably even more, I don't have power supply for that. Animations consume usually less (3A, not all leds are running at the same time). It is probably wise not to run 144led/m strip at full brightnes because of cooling, I think original from deeplightlabs had something like 3 battery packs capable of 15A each. Soldering is visible in video I left last panel open, soldered the cables and pop the panel shut :]

[@JeepstarrMusic]

@@quadsquad3087 thanks as always for your great replies, I have started soldering now and it seems to work when soldering the 3 connections to one more strip, how ever when I do a split, that is connect one strip to 2 strips so that the 3 connections splits into 6 connections the light seems to stop there but we can stil measure 5 volts on the strips that are not lighting up. Do you have any clue why? Thanks again

[@JeepstarrMusic]

it was the app, needed to put in more segmants and lights ;)

[@alec5241]

1. is there meant to be a pentagon without mirror foil on it for clearer viewing? 2. You fully assemble one half, then repeat for the other half. combine the two shells, join the leds, and thus the final peice is completed? is my understanding correct - thankyou

[@alec5241]

would you conclude that the more reflective faces the peice has the more effective the final result?

[@gin5sey]

what saw blade do you use to cut the perspex?

[@quadsquad3087]

nothing special, my friend with wood cutting saw helped me

[@NOT0RI0US]

Does the reflective paper go inside or outside? I do not speak English. You can add diagram conections please Thank you

[@luke19841]

Inside

[@Pfister.will25]

I’m confused on the file for the frame. Do you have the file for the print so I can use it to print?

[@quadsquad3087]

you can import frame-v16.obj into slicer and slice it and print it

[@David-gx9yb]

Great project - thanks for all the information. I do have one question; what power supply are you using?

[@quadsquad3087]

for test I was using my bench test power supply and it consumes 2-3A (maximum is 5A at max brightnes, all white, 180leds) at 5V. Now I am using notebook power supply with 3A step down (19V->5V). I ordered some 5V 3A power supplies but not yet tested.

[@David-gx9yb]

@@quadsquad3087 Thank you for your very quick response to my question - it is sincerely appreciated.

[@AllenRobberson]

How heavy is the whole thing?

[@naskuhl9618]

I have a sp107e Controller, but i cant Connect with Bluetooth fromm Amy Phone. Do you have an Idea?

[@MaliceMalgrim]

I see that there are 3 different pieces used for the frame. How many of each do you need? what are the print dimensions?

[@quadsquad3087]

each edge is 1 piece, so you need 30pcs. It is designed for 150mm long edge of pentagon, so the piece is 157mm

[@quadsquad3087]

sorry about confusion, I changed the names now. files are in 2 types .skp and .obj, choose one you like. And in 3 versions: old (v8), newer (v14) and latest model (v16). I suggest latest model, I made iprovements to make it stronger, video about it soon. 1 model is 1 edge so you need to print 30pcs.

[@MaliceMalgrim]

@@quadsquad3087Thank you so very much for the update and the response!! This has been very fun project to work on! This helps me over the next hurdle.

[@joshhowie4071]

I cut up my 12 plexi glass polys and realized I did it all in 3mm, do you think if I modified the project file to somehow make it a 3mm gap it would mess things up??

[@quadsquad3087]

Modification shouldn't ve a problem. Let us know the result

[@naik8621]

@Ilya Flipsen also used a 3mm thick acrylic glass. What adjustments do i need to do with the v16 model

[@ketowolf]

This is AMAZING. So serious question, would you be willing to build one of these for commission? Something I can simply plug-and-play?

[@HorrorWorldx]

They are on sale for like $5000 lmao

[@loganbrideau9655]

I’m going to try and make one soon! I could make you one too!

[@user-zq8qk8cu8g]

They told me to connect all the power parts, but I don't understand no matter how many times I do it. Can I just connect them randomly or is there an order to connect them? Please answer me. It's too hard to make because there are a lot of English in Korea

[@user-zq8qk8cu8g]

Are you telling me to connect all 3 places where 5v GND at both ends of the strip is gathered?

[@kalebproductions9316]

Make two of them but smaller, one for each eye, then put some really good headphones on and lay back and zonk out.

[@AxelYates]

What were your settings for 3D printing the sides? Mine keep coming out all wonky.

[@AxelYates]

Figured it out. Had to flip the print 180

[@reburied9727]

hey man what printer do you recommend?

[@satoshiheavy7247]

For some reason i cant get your files for the frame to open.

[@CocoaMelon99]

U need an app that will open 3d images

[@stevenragen4157]

Hey thanks for sharing. Very nice work. You've inspired me to make one! The question I have is with the data in, you're explanation in the schema is that there is 5 sections of six strips. Does this mean you have split the data at the point where it enters, and run four cables to the other sections? I can't quite make out the wiring in the video.

[@quadsquad3087]

yes, from controller data out you connect to data in of first parts of all 5 sections. 107 controller have option to drive a matrix, so you could connect all sections not in parallel, but in series (section 1 -> section 2 -> 3 -> 4 -> 5) and choose for example pattern 5x50led, and you could view spectrum analyser :]

[@stevenragen4157]

@@quadsquad3087 Thanks for your quick response. Much appreciated! Soooo, I have two more questions sorry. I'm using 100LED/m strip with the sp107e controller. My main question is to do with dimming. I'm worried about too much current draw overheating the strip. Is the LED Chord app sufficient for protection through dimming or should I have some other sort of limiting? Also, as I'm using the sp107e, do you think wiring data in series is a better option? Thanks in advance!

[@stevenragen4157]

I should also add that I'm thinking I may use an arduino in the future. From what I can tell, series connection of the data will give me more control over the patterns. Is this correct?

[@quadsquad3087]

@@stevenragen4157 yes you can dim it in sp107e, that is enough, check the temperatures, but it should be fine. Yes in series you can adress each led individually, I wanted also to test controller 106 so I wired it as 5 same segments.

[@quadsquad3087]

@@stevenragen4157 yes exactly, I wanted to use arduino, but it is easier to use premade controller if you want it to react to music. Controller = quick and easy. Arduino = more control, but more work.

[@VegaHawk769]

Can it be made of a size appropriate to be filled with clear resin?

[@marcuslamar3501]

Size shouldn't change anything

[@connerforrest8217]

Can I but one ?

[@spaceschaller1918]

you're a fucking Legend!

[@pistadeleds]

TOPPPPPPPPPP!!!!

[@carleypfister5652]

hello! i’m so confused with the wiring! i’ve been reading the comments and trying to make sense of it but doesn’t make sense... how are you cutting and connecting them back together? also can you dummy down the way you connected it? i’m so confused how you connected them? also what is the battery source for this and how does it stay powered?

[@getlooky736]

Did you ever get the corner reinforcement STL files?

[@quadsquad3087]

Hi, I got them, but for my taste it was too bulky

[@getlooky736]

@@quadsquad3087 could you share them so I can see how I feel about them?

[@user-zq8qk8cu8g]

Help me. I pulled the version 16 frame out of the makerbot machine, but the center is empty. Version 8 is fine, but 16,14 is empty in the middle

[@quadsquad3087]

maybe try different slicer? it is working on my prusaslicer fine

[@user-zq8qk8cu8g]

@@quadsquad3087 It's printed in version 8, but it's not smooth at the end, so it doesn't stick very well. What should I do? And is this continuous frame version 8?

[@ea820]

What are dimensions of the acrylic?

[@marcuslamar3501]

@Kakorrhaphiophobia Well I dodecado now know. They're 150mm (15cm) long edges

[@lilwill313]

would you sell one?

[@bigislandjim2274]

I built a dodecahedron out of red oak, it's beautiful and I want to put led's in and create a infinity mirror but I want the lights to be amazing. I would like to talk to you please msg me back.

[@dugo973]

Omg

[@jx4219]

Yours is looking rather milky compared to the other ones which are clearer. I think it's because of the material used. I found this thread on reddit: www.reddit.com/r/DIY/comments/eguck8/dodecahedron_infinity_mirror/ He used premade mirrored acrylic and he also has clear mirrors so anyone wanting to do this better use that one. www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/cut_to_size_plastic/two_way_mirrored_acrylic/558

[@PaperDragons]

Thank you! It turns out the two-way mirror is the dirty little secret no one wants to talk about when building these. After trying to make my own, I know why they are always filmed so dark.

[@marcustay242]

Would pay if someone made it @Jx42

[@johnpope1473]

Make it 10x bigger more lights. We all in COVID lockdown, need some more bang….right?

[@SirrVixx]

Can u make me one?

[@NOT0RI0US]

the problem is that you don't show the weld path. :(

[@naik8621]

How thick is the glass? Send dimensions plsss thankss

[@quadsquad3087]

2mm thick, 150 is the lenght of the edge

[@naik8621]

150mm?

[@naik8621]

What power supply do you prefer?

[@quadsquad3087]

@@naik8621 I have 5V 8A, yes 150mm

[@naik8621]

@@quadsquad3087 i got a power supply that has this features .Input Voltage: AC 110V-240V 2.Output Voltage: DC5V 3.Output Current: 20A 40A 60A 70A 4.Power:100W 200W 300W 350W will that do? Thank you so much!!

[@jhonytand]

Very cool but it would be better if you remove the scotch tape

[@naik8621]

How many pieces of each in the version 8,14,16 3d frames? Thank you

[@quadsquad3087]

you need 30pieces, diferent versions has different connections, best is the last version 16, so print v16 30x and you are done.

[@st0n3p0ny]

Would love to see this with a strip of diffuser over the light strips.

[@_Roger_90]

I see a lot of post asking for one.... I built one for an event and am willing to build more for far less than the insane etsy prices. dm for more info... and to op if this post isnt okay please feel free to delete, I figured it would be okay since I saw your comment saying you werent selling any and linked to an etsy shop.

[@quadsquad3087]

No problemo

[@subseeker]

You should remove the tapes. Really.

[@lilcesar4607]

would you sell it?

[@quadsquad3087]

I will keep this one, but I saw some for sell here www.etsy.com/listing/906793805/the-trap-orb-diy-led-infinity?ref=landingpage_similar_listing_top-1