Multiverse's Lowest LO-FI Wood Pixel Display-Arduino Art

[@unkowndata2338]

Found this via Reddit. This is super cool! Nice job!

[@lionf.gallegos2040]

32x42x3Dth TECHNOCRATICALLY!🎉🎉🎉

[@mslegallyotaku]

This is so beautiful ^__^

[@AzaB2C]

Thank you! Shared information on github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay if people would like to make one. Hoping to share information about my larger version soon.

[@mslegallyotaku]

​@@AzaB2C Can't wait to see that and other future videos ^^

[@leniminimineymoe]

It's so pretty, I'm taking that class now and looking for inspiration 🤓😁

[@DustinjBailey]

I would love to learn more on how to code something like this.

[@alexelwebman]

I have been trying to recreate the same thing. I first start simple and play around with 16 servo. This video has inspired me a lot. As for the code I used the PC9685 library which is quite simple to use.

[@AzaB2C]

Nice! Hope the info on github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay and info on the Discussion area github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay/discussions helps. Someone shared info about their Hexagon based display which looks neat. Cheers!

[@___aZa___]

Well. i would have never guessed to find someone in the Wild, that is one of those who always steal my name. Hello there.

[@tootalldan5702]

Very nice.

[@lionf.gallegos2040]

Stickers or emoticon magnet pics to swap positions!

[@AzaB2C]

Definitely! Emoticon smiley to greet guests, and poop for burglars.

[@lionf.gallegos2040]

Each Sticker with a song that sets the waveform of the wood wood chuck board!

[@Jignesh.P.Gharat]

Hello this is super cool. I am working on a project that involves use of Arduino UNO and servo driver PWM 16 channel to control multiple motors. I am facing issue run all the 16 sg90 servos together. Currently can run around 9 servos without any glitch. Not able to find out what may be the problem. The adaptor I am using to power the driver is 5V 3A. Which ADAPTER did you use to power the servo driver? Thank you.

[@Whetzell]

Hi! I’m just learning and the movement is quite stuttery compared to yours with the default code, I’ve tried different frequencies but it just seems to change the angle. I’d love to slow it down but the more I slow it down the more the stuttering becomes apparent. Thank you!

[@AzaB2C]

Yeah, I saw some Servos stutter, especially if thin wires are used, or poor connections. I ordered extra 10% servos to account for some not working, and some stuttery ones not working well. Maybe some resistor/capacitor on the wires would help reduce echoes/interference, I'm not a good electrical engineer, so suggestions from people are appreciated. Cheers!

[@design8studio]

Cool!

[@aroiris]

felicitaciones, es un proyecto muy asombroso, me gustaría hacer ese mismo proyecto, ¿podrías indicarme como iniciar a investigar?

[@AzaB2C]

¡Gracias! Compartí información en github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay y hay cierta discusión en github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay/discussions. Espero que eso ayude. ¡Salud!

[@aroiris]

genial!, con eso me da para comenzar , un abrazo desde Colombia, muchas gracias por compartir . @@AzaB2C

[@juansebastian769]

Hello, very impressive project. I’m actually a high school student doing a very similar project with my partner. I would like to be able to get in contact with you to discuss certain things about our project.

[@AzaB2C]

Hello Juan, thank you. Feel free to reach out via github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay can create an "issue" for us to chat more. Cheers!

[@mainframehighendpc]

Can you please provide complete wiring diagrams, hardware list, coding and stl files ? Thank you

[@AzaB2C]

Absolutely! Shared files and info on github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay, there's Discussion area as well github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay/discussions. Hoping to release video of my 192 servo wood pixel display after wrapping up couple of projects. Am expecting to share more code when I wrap the project up. Cheers!

[@mainframehighendpc]

It’s really lovely project

[@mainframehighendpc]

thank you for kind reply@@AzaB2C

[@agidnis1234]

Hello, good day. Awesome work! I'm doing a similar project like this, but would like to use a kinect or motion sensor to control the servo motors, just like Daniel Rozin's work. does the creative engineering course have an in depth tutorial or training for this type of project?

[@AzaB2C]

Hello Ken! Thank you! The Creative Engineering course content focuses on providing an overview of the process of building something starting with brainstorming through to building something that encourages/inspires students to push and stretch themselves. The course covers some basic sensors and actuators. The cohort community you study with maybe able to help some. There's no vision processing content though. I have a PC compatible Kinect, but am planning to use open cv on raspberry pi for my mostly built v2. Shared info on github if that helps, a few others have shared info on their builds there, good luck!

[@fernandopalacio4026]

Is a great project, but as you say the servo motors era very simly and delicate, , really i think that really need use stepers like rodins, the answer is what type of and how to control too many stepers at same time, is really complex, i dont know if anyone can help here. Did you know the number of the x12 contro, than t Daniel Rozin's art installations use???? or other similar?? tanks for all

[@AzaB2C]

Hello! Sorry for the really really slow response... Have been learning about steppers that are part of the CNC and Printer I've built. Even after learning lots about those I still don't know how to create this wood tile display with lots of Steppers without it taking quite a lot of work to build and control. Since releasing this video I created a 192 servo wood tile pixel version, but still need to share a video. Cheers!

[@964cuplove]

Nice one, is there a way to feed a video into this arduino ? even if it only works at 1-2-3 fps

[@salv482]

hi, I tried your program but the servomotors move jerkily, what can I do to improve the movement of the motors?

[@AzaB2C]

Hello @salv482! Just saw your question on github, created a discussion with some things to try... github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay/discussions/9 Hope that helps, I'll watch for updates on how you progress over there. Cheers!

[@masonroberts9784]

I am a student attempting to create a mechanical mirror from scratch with a few of my peers for a graduation project. I am not sure where to start for coding, any pointers?

[@AzaB2C]

Hello @masonroberts9784 ! Code and STL files for this project are available at github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay, if you're new to coding arduino type projects then consider checking out learn.adafruit.com, they have some great learning guides to go with controllers, sensors and actuators that they sell. However, much of the hardware they sell can be obtained else where too. The Adafruit code and libraries often work fine with non-Adafruit hardware... If you're new to coding and learning your first language, then Python is popular, and you can use Python on Raspberry Pi and even smaller micro controllers by using "Micro Python" or "Circuit Python". Hope that helps, good luck with your team's project!

[@rakanal.2925]

I'm new to programming so genuinely curious ist possible to programm with pythan instead of c++ (which I'm assuming you used)

[@AzaB2C]

Hello! Yep, you can use Python to control projects like this instead of C++. Adafruit have some great Python libraries and code samples. github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_PCA9685 has some examples. My next build will probably use Python and libraries like adafruit_pca9685 and adafruit_moto. Hope this helps, good luck with your projects! @NetNinja channel, @freecodecamp channel and several other have been helpful to me. Hope that helps, cheers!

[@lionf.gallegos2040]

Is there a reason or standard for the square quantity you have chosen? 12 x 4?

[@AzaB2C]

Good question, only reason was I didn't have time to build a larger version for this project. Had to design, build, code, video in ~week as part of the Creative Engineering course. Liked this 'prototype' and built a larger version afterwards... There's separate 4x4 modules making up each segment because of how the 16 channel controller works.

[@user-kp7rw4fw7j]

Hi! I kinda do want to learn making these. Do you have a list of components you used for this proj? Like wires, arduino, etc...! :,D

[@AzaB2C]

Hello! Sorry, I don't have a complete list of materials, closest I have is at github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay, there is a Discussion area which may help too github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay/discussions.

[@paddymush1]

nice video , thanks, ive just started a simalar project. id love to know the hardware n and wireing plan you used to run so many motors

[@paddymush1]

im going for steppers , your opinion sold me on the . motion senors is on the plan too, complete beginner , lets see what happens

[@AzaB2C]

Thank you Darren! Used an Arduino Uno with 5V 10 amp power adapter from Adafruit for this 48 servo WTD panel. Currently working on a 192 servo version, will upload a video and pics with wiring plan when done. Good luck with your build! Curious to see how it turns out.

[@AzaB2C]

Hello @@paddymush1, so steppers are definitely preferred by Daniel Rozin. However, I ended up not using them and am instead sticking with SG90 servos to reduce material and complexity costs. I couldn't find, or make time to learn how to design, a reasonably priced 16x stepper controller board that Daniel Rozin's art installations use. However, tons of servos can be wired up 16 at a time to relatively cheap PCA9685 based controller boards. Will share design details when that project is done.

[@paddymush1]

@@AzaB2C Thanks so much for the reply and info , its worth its wait in gold . Im basicly at day one , in coding and electronics, super motivated ever since i stumbled on to the origional daniel Rozen piece, amazing!! Im planning a 32 servo as a mock up ,using arduino mega , extra power adapter still undecided hoping to eventually get to 100+ stepers . . Very much looking forward to seen your piece and her inner workings . Thanks very much for your feedback , super appriciated. im sure you already know , info is hard found on this idea , i think you are the only person , non university or big business on the interweb doing it ...Kudos

[@AzaB2C]

@@paddymush1 how's it going? fwiw - uploaded code and .stl for WTD1.0 48 servo edition to github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay am still working on the 192 servo version.

[@SoundSafari..]

Can i know about how to animate thease moters .full of manually or using software 🙂 thank you .i m stuck

[@TatkoMarecki]

where can I see this project, are there any files, guides, would I like to do something like this at home?

[@AzaB2C]

Hello! Shared files and info on github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay, there's Discussion area as well github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay/discussions. Hoping to release video of my 192 servo wood pixel display after wrapping up couple of projects. Hope this info helps with your project. Cheers!

[@arthx1977]

Really Awesome Project 😎🔥... Can You plz Share The Codes and STL files for Ur 3D printed mounts ..

[@AzaB2C]

Thank you @Arth X! Sure thing! Copied v1.0 code to github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay will copy associated .stl(s) to same repo.

[@PrashantKumar-nz8hq]

@@AzaB2C Thank You So much

[@李德重]

@@AzaB2C thank you for sharing

[@mainframehighendpc]

Can you please provide complete wiring diagrams, hardware list, coding and stl files ? Thank you

[@muntus]

nice, i'm thinking about building similar thing, but with higher resolution, and cost are increasing very quickly!:) do you have some estimated cost of this build?

[@AzaB2C]

Hello! With SG90 servos being ~$2 each and each PCA9685 controller being $5, my costs ended up being ~$40 for every 16 or so wood pixels. Raspberry Pis are getting easier to locate, but they cost too. The project in this video was probably $200 to $250. My latest 192 servo build has Aluminum extrusion frame and brackets that added ~$100, another ~$50 for wall mount. Add some wiring, power supply and other bits and the cost for my latest build is probably ~$700 :-(

[@gregorypierson9801]

Hello, did you try to had a ultra sound sensor to adapt your work with movement? thanks :)

[@AzaB2C]

Hello Gregory, not yet, will share update if/when I make time to finish WTD v2.0.

[@gregorypierson9801]

@@AzaB2C Thanks ;) what is your WTD v2.0 composed?

[@samuelarango839]

Hello, loved your project. Is it possible to change the size of the WTD and still have the same movements?

[@AzaB2C]

Thank you C H E E M Y! Yep, changes possible. Related discussions happening at github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay/discussions hope that helps!

[@chuzair]

can anybody tell me that from where i can learn to build it properly, thanks in advance

[@AzaB2C]

Hello! Would you access to slower version of the content that makes it easier to replicate the build?

[@kaushlendrapandey5404]

hi bro, i was doing a similar project. i was hoping i can take some help from u

[@kaushlendrapandey5404]

Hi @Aza's Built to code , how can i reach out to u

[@gregorypierson9801]

Hello, i'm working on a square panel of 64 servo. Do you think a 5V 10A power supply with wago will be enough for the 4 board (16 servo X4=> 64)? thank you ;)

[@AzaB2C]

Hello Gregory! 10A sounds like just enough if many/all servos will be regularly actively moving at the same time. Consider 12A+, had related discussion at github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay/discussions/3 hope that helps.

[@gregorypierson9801]

@@AzaB2C Thanks, that's very helpfull for me. I found support for fixing each servo on the board. I'm moving step by step ;) i saw your WTD v2.0 platform but didn't understand how you fix the servo ......

[@AzaB2C]

@@gregorypierson9801 you're welcome! Added picture and info to the discussion showing how WTD v2.0 servos are mounted, body side up, opposite to WTD v1.0.

[@PrashantKumar-nz8hq]

What is the rating of the power supply ur using here for this .. ? 5v 30amps ?

[@AzaB2C]

Hello @Prashant Kumar, just using Alitov 5v 5 amp for this v1.0 version. 10amp would have been better. 5 amp would be insufficient for worse case scenario if all the servo's were being actively driven and were under load/stalled. I used 5v 60 amp for v2.0.

[@PrashantKumar-nz8hq]

@@AzaB2C So ur Using 5v 5amp for 3 PCA8695 .. ? Have u Chained them according to Adafruit circuit diagram or ur powering individual boards separately

[@PrashantKumar-nz8hq]

@@AzaB2C Can u help me .. I want to know wht Power supply should be sufficient to run 384 servos with 24 PCA8695 boards

[@AzaB2C]

@@PrashantKumar-nz8hq LOL, 384 servos, that'll be awesome. Am 'only' using 192 for v2.0. Yes, for v1.0, chained the PCA8695 using guidance from Adafruit tutorials. Parallel power to each PCA8695 using 16ga. Just added photo to github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay hope that helps! wrt Power Supply, planned on 100ma per servo, ignoring software bugs, they won't experience heavy load or need anywhere close to stall rated current. Bought oversized adapter 5v 60 amp so have room to expand, and hopefully won't get too hot under normal load.

[@PrashantKumar-nz8hq]

@@AzaB2C just checked .m Ur are Individually Powering up the Boards right ..

[@CNZbeatz]

Can I buy this?

[@AzaB2C]

Not yet, but... Firstly, thank you for asking! I shared information if people would like to make one too at github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay. Since making this video I built a better, larger version and hope to share more information soon. Currently not selling any, but I could sell a kit with all the parts needed if enough people are interested. Let me know? Cheers!

[@CNZbeatz]

@@AzaB2CYes, I am interested.

[@AzaB2C]

Thank you @CNZbeatz. Will think about this some more, and try to provide something helpful in my update video on this project.

[@CNZbeatz]

@@AzaB2C Can I email you or contact you someway

[@lionf.gallegos2040]

Could anyone make lofi music to this hitech wood?

[@AzaB2C]

That would be cool. Was thinking Tetris :-)

[@lionf.gallegos2040]

Could emojis placed change the music or songs?

[@lionf.gallegos2040]

Taller

[@AzaB2C]

Agree! Built a taller wider version, 16 x 12, not quite full Tetris sized, but close... Hoping to share video when done. Cheers!

[@lionf.gallegos2040]

One more thing,,,can it stretch to 64? 😂😂

[@AzaB2C]

Maybe... Managed to stretch to 16 x 12 🙂

[@lionf.gallegos2040]

The squares could be made to move up 42 to a height of 64 square distance. ❤ ANARANJADA 🧡

[@Dax3nt]

I thought TND was the lowest lofi

[@AzaB2C]

🤔?

[@mohammedsafawdeen1168]

are you in instagram?

[@AzaB2C]

Hello! Not on instagram, am often on forum.v1e.com/ where People are building CNCs, 3D Printers and more. Code and discussion for this project are available at github.com/aaronse/ServoPixelDisplay, hope that helps!