Bootloader!

I'm proud to say all our 3D LED Matrices and KIT's come with a bootloader! So when new features come out we can deploy the firmware updates without the need of a in-circuit programmer. This is also useful to the customer who wants to write his/her own firmware to learn some C-programming. Now your "home-brew" firmware can be uploaded without an issue.

3x3x3 Kit Assembly Instructions complete! Basic Kits available

The basic instructions for the 3x3x3 kit are now available at the top of this blog! Software is still being tweeked but the kit is now available for the customers who want to write the code for there own cubes.

Link to Buy! http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260883170211#ht_614wt_1396

8x8x8 Update

The 8x8x8 PCB's are on order and should be here Nov 4th... In the mean-time we will be getting a head start on the embedded software. The clear cases came in the other day and really gave some perspective on how impressive this Cube will be. Looking forward to this design!

Kits coming! 3x3x3 and 5x5x5

Kits are almost ready to be released for the 3x3x3 and 5x5x5! Just finishing documenting everything. The kits Atmega8 microcontroller will come pre-programmed with our embedded software so functionality with our PC software will work. This also allows instant functionality after the kits are assembled. The kits also have a programming (ISP) interface header to the Atmega8. This is for the more advanced user who owns an Atmel ISP programmer (MKII, STK500, Dragon etc...) to be able to develop there own embedded software for their own specific application.

Spectrum Analyser Update

Currently the Spectrum Analyser (Cube "move to music function") is being developed for all models...the 5x5x5 and 3x3x3 will require a PC for this to work. The 8x8x8 will be able to perform this function without a PC(if all goes well) but will also have the option to be run through the PC.

3x3x3 Update!

The 3x3x3 PCB's and Clear Cases came in today! Already got one fully operational, they look great. Should be on the market very soon as a kit as well as fully assembled units. Available colours will be BLUE, GREEN, RED and WHITE.

PCB Design of 8x8x8 3D Led Matrix C-512 Model 103

PCB's Completed! Going through final checks...to be sent out next week!

PCB Design of 3x3x3 3D Led Matrix C-027 Model 102

PCB's sent out to Manufacturer for the C-027 Model 102

3x3x3 and 8x8x8 Update!

3x3x3 PCB's are on order, if everything goes well, kits and fully assembled units will be on sale in 3 weeks.

As for the 8x8x8's... PCB's are in development should be done this weekend, most parts are on order and the Cases are arriving next Friday. Here are some of the features planned....

Features:
- 8x8x8 LED matrix (512 flat top premium 5mm 15000mcd Leds), 1 inch LED spacing, (Colour Built to Order)
- microSD card slot for pattern data
- Real-time clock (cube keeps time, battery backed up)
- Spectrum Analyser (on-board microphone), cube will move to music for sure (or display frequency magnitude, 64 frequencies across 20Hz to 20kHz)* pending on internal processing limitations
- USB real-time editing, 3D pattern editing software package
- Full dimming capability, fade in, fade out individual LED brightness control
- Wireless Control Option using 2.4Ghz radio frequency.
- Fully RoHS Compliant!

Components Included:
- Fully assembled 3D LED Matrix (8x8x8) - C-512 Model 103
- Removable Clear case, overall dimensions 9.5"x9.5"x9.5"
- 1 Gig microSD card
- 10ft USB cable
- 120VAC to 12V power supply adapter
- Software

If you would like to pre-order... message my eBay account, or leave a post here!