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  • 3D printed electricity flow visualization_.step
  • Battery - Bottom.stl
  • Battery - Top cover.stl
  • Battery - Top.stl
  • EFVS - All files.zip
    • Arduino Code/EFVS_RGB_v1.1/EFVS_RGB_v1.1.ino
    • Arduino Code/EFVS_RGBW_v1.1/EFVS_RGBW_v1.1.ino
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/Adafruit_NeoPixel.cpp
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/Adafruit_NeoPixel.h
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/CONTRIBUTING.md
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/COPYING
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/esp.c
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/esp8266.c
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/examples/buttoncycler/buttoncycler.ino
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/examples/RGBWstrandtest/RGBWstrandtest.ino
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/examples/simple/simple.ino
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/examples/simple_new_operator/simple_new_operator.ino
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/examples/strandtest/strandtest.ino
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/examples/strandtest_nodelay/strandtest_nodelay.ino
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/examples/strandtest_wheel/strandtest_wheel.ino
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/examples/StrandtestArduinoBLE/StrandtestArduinoBLE.ino
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/examples/StrandtestArduinoBLECallback/StrandtestArduinoBLECallback.ino
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/examples/StrandtestBLE/BLESerial.cpp
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/examples/StrandtestBLE/BLESerial.h
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/examples/StrandtestBLE/StrandtestBLE.ino
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/examples/StrandtestBLE_nodelay/BLESerial.cpp
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/examples/StrandtestBLE_nodelay/BLESerial.h
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/examples/StrandtestBLE_nodelay/StrandtestBLE_nodelay.ino
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/kendyte_k210.c
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/keywords.txt
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/library.properties
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/README.md
    • Arduino Code/Library/Adafruit_NeoPixel/rp2040_pio.h
    • STEP File/3D printed electricity flow visualization_.step
    • STL Files/Battery - Bottom.stl
    • STL Files/Battery - Top cover.stl
    • STL Files/Battery - Top.stl
    • STL Files/Light bulb - Base.stl
    • STL Files/Light bulb - Glass.stl
    • STL Files/Light bulb - screw thread.stl
    • STL Files/Setup base plate 4 pieces - 1.stl
    • STL Files/Setup base plate 4 pieces - 2.stl
    • STL Files/Setup base plate 4 pieces - 3.stl
    • STL Files/Setup base plate 4 pieces - 4.stl
    • STL Files/Setup base plate.stl
    • STL Files/Switch - Bottom plate.stl
    • STL Files/Switch - Button.stl
    • STL Files/Switch - Housing.stl
    • STL Files/Switch - Inner mechanics.stl
    • STL Files/Wire 1 - LED strip cover.stl
    • STL Files/Wire 2 - LED strip cover.stl
    • STL Files/Wire 3 - LED strip cover.stl
    • Video/EFVS video demo.mp4
  • Light bulb - Base.stl
  • Light bulb - Glass.stl
  • Light bulb - screw thread.stl
  • Setup base plate 4 pieces - 1.stl
  • Setup base plate 4 pieces - 2.stl
  • Setup base plate 4 pieces - 3.stl
  • Setup base plate 4 pieces - 4.stl
  • Setup base plate.stl
  • Switch - Bottom plate.stl
  • Switch - Button.stl
  • Switch - Housing.stl
  • Switch - Inner mechanics.stl
  • Wire 1 - LED strip cover.stl
  • Wire 2 - LED strip cover.stl
  • Wire 3 - LED strip cover.stl

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Publication date 2023-07-06 at 03:27
Design number 1308947
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3D model description

  • Parts list with links, schematics and Arduino code all included in the folder

    • Project electronics cost estimate: €29 / $32

A eye catching visualization of the flow of electricity. I used this myself to teach basic electronics to my son at primary school to let the children "experience" what electricity is and does in an interactive way. And it worked! They loved it and 1 of the first reactions I got afterwards from 1 of the kids was: Yes, if you explain it that way at least I understand it.

The setup consists of a power source, working switch and light bulb. It can be used for educational purposes but it can of course also be used as a eyecatcher in your workplace.

Visualization is done by an RGB LED strip that is glued to the bottom of the base. The LED strip is controlled by an Arduino Nano that is mounted in the 3D printed battery.

Electronics:
1x Digital 5050 RGB LED Strip - 144 Leds 1000mm
https://www.tinytronics.nl/shop/en/lighting/led-strips/led-strips/ws2812b-digital-5050-rgb-led-strip-144-leds-1m

1x Arduino Nano
https://www.tinytronics.nl/shop/en/development-boards/microcontroller-boards/arduino-compatible/nano-v3.0-compatible

3D printing settings

I recommend printing with a 0.4mm nozzle. You can use your own settings for most parts. The parts that need some specific settings are:

Light bulb - Glass: 2/3 walls, 10% lightning infill
Wire 1,2,3: Print with hollow side towards build plate. No support

The Setup base plate dimensions are 250x250mm. Because some people do not have a build plate this size i also uploaded a 4 piece version. After printing the 4 pieces can be glued together for the same size end result.

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