Part 2: Building the LED cube
To build your LED cube you will need to solder the 64 3mm LEDs supplied in your kit into four
sets of 4 x 4 grids. This will take a little time and so it is important that you understand how to
construct these grids before starting.
Template
If you purchased the optional template PCB then you will be able to use it to accurately construct
each of the four 4x4 grids.
If you don’t have the optional template then it is recommended that you first construct yourself a
jig/template as this will allow you to construct the grids quicker and with more accuracy. To do
this you will need a piece of perspex, plywood, or any stiff material you can drill holes into,
measuring at least 8cm x 8cm.
Using a drill with a 3mm bit, drill 16 holes arranged in a 4x4 grid with their centres spaced 0.9”
apart…
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Note that the above diagram is available as a separate PDF file and can be downloaded from our
forum (
https://forum.hobbycomponents.com/viewtopic.php?f=133&t=3009
)
