Tag: glasses

Summary
This is a remix of 4 existing files in order to make a pair of self contained Neopixel glasses using two 24 LED Neopixel rings, and an Arduino Nano processor.
I tried to hide the wiring inside the frames as much as possible, the bridge between the two rings is hollow for that purpose. Unfortunately one side is heavy, so I added an elastic to the back to keep the glasses on securely.
If you decide to use a different processor, you can mirror the left arm and add what you need instead of trying to remove the box on the right arm used to house the Arduino Nano.
Needed to build:
3D printed parts, – Print one -Glasses new, one left arm, one right arm, and 2 pins
2x 24 LED Neopixel rings- by Adafruit or on Ebay
1 foot – 3 conductor ribbon cable
1/8 inch drill – to clean out the holes in the arm for the arduino wires
3/16 inch drill – to clean out the holes for the arm pins
7.2v LI battery, or a battery of your choice that will run the processor and LEDs (I used 2 3.7v 180mah batteries in series)
connector for the battery
Nailfile emery board – to sand the edges that will be close to the face, and to round the pins so they are easier to move.
soldering iron
hot glue gun
Arduino Nano with no pins.
You will also need to program the Arduino Nano with the code. You will need the Adafruit_NeoPixel library. I reduced the brightness in the code so that you don’t burn out the Arduino 5v regulator. They are still bright enough. Solder the tx wire to pin D3.
The code is from Adafruit.
Credit: Glasses frame:
Harry Potter Glasses – with hinges
by sivar2311, published May 26, 2013
Arduino holder:
Arduino Nano Mount
by tjbn, published May 22, 2017
Pins:
Pin Connectors V3
by emmett, published Nov 5, 2012

Print Settings
Printer:
Anet A8 Supports:
Yes Resolution:
0.15 Infill:
35% Notes:
I used support only when touching the buildplate for the Glasses rings, This makes it easier to use the holes for the arms
The arms need support everywhere. I| use ZigZag, 5mm support line distance.