A 4x4x4 interactive NeoPixel LED cube built on Arduino Uno with multiple animation modes, adaptive brightness via LDR and physical button controls.
Click the video below to watch the full demo.
neopixel-description.mp4
- Build the wiring setup described in hardware/README.md.
- Install Adafruit NeoPixel in Arduino IDE through Library Manager.
- Open software/neopixel_cube/neopixel_cube.ino.
- Select Arduino Uno and the correct COM port.
- Upload and open Serial Monitor at 9600 baud.
- 64 addressable WS2812B LEDs in 4x4x4 layout
- Four built-in animations: Colour Wipe, Smooth RGB Fade, Fire Effect, Rainbow Cycle
- Auto brightness mapping with LDR sensor
- Real-time serial debug output
- Power and mode controls through physical buttons
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| Arduino | C | C++ | Python | Git | GitHub | VS Code |
📖 Documentation • ❓ FAQ • 🔧 Hardware Guide • 💻 Software Guide • 🖼️ Gallery • 🤝 Contributing
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| Arduino IDE | 2.x |
| Board | Arduino Uno (ATmega328P) |
| LED Type | WS2812B |
| LED Count | 64 |
| Supply Used During Demo | 5V DC, 2A+ |
| Serial Baud | 9600 |
If you have questions, open an issue in this repository first.
You can also contact me directly at eng@isaacadjei.me.
Project Status: Completed
Last Updated: May 2026
