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The general project assembly looks like this where each of the components must be connected via soldering points.
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</p>
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<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center;">
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<img
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class="hero-img detail-hide-short"
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style="aspect-ratio: 16/10;"
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alt="A picture of an assembled set of LED catears"
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srcset="assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/22_1280.webp 1280w,
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assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/22_1920.webp 1920w,
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assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/22_6845.webp 6845w"
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/>
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<div style="display: flex; justify-content: center;">
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<pre role="presentation" aria-description="ASCII drawing of the project assembly containing the parts included in the kit.">
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┌─────┐ ╭───╮
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│ ESP ├┄┄╼ ╾┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄│ │
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</p>
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<nav>
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<ol class="toc">
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<li><a href="#kit-content">Kit Content</a></li>
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<li><a href="#step-1">Flash the microcontroller</a></li>
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<li><a href="#step-2">Solder cables to LED strip</a></li>
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<li><a href="#step-3">Solder cables to pluggable connector</a></li>
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<li><a href="#step-4">Solder cables to Microcontroller</a></li>
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<li><a href="#step-5">Finalize the Assembly</a></li>
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<li><a href="#step-5">Test It!</a></li>
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<li><a href="#step-6">Finalize the Assembly</a></li>
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</ol>
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</nav>
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</div>
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</section>
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<section id="kit-content" class="detail-hide-short">
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<h2>Kit Content <a href="#kit-content">§</a></h2>
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<p>
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Out kits contain the following content:
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</p>
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<img
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class="hero-img"
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style="aspect-ratio: 16/10;"
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alt="A picture of the kit content layed out on a rat mat. It contains the items listed below"
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srcset="assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/1_1280.webp 1280w,
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assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/1_1919.webp 1919w,
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assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/1_6928.webp 6982w"
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/>
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<ul>
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<li>A 3D printed case for the microcontroller, here shown in bright green</li>
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<li>An ESP microcontroller</li>
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<li>An RGB LED strip, shown at the very bottom of the picture</li>
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<li>One pluggable connector with three separate wires connected to each end separated into two pieces and shown at the top of the pictures</li>
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<li>One 10cm long, clear piece of heatshrink</li>
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<li>One 10cm long, small, black piece of heatshrink</li>
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<li>One 10cm long, large, black piece of heatshrink</li>
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<li>One long cable</li>
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</ul>
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</section>
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<section id="step-1">
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<h2>Flash the microcontroller <a href="#step-1">§</a></h2>
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<li class="detail-hide-short">
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<div>
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<label for="go-to-wled-install">
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Go to <a href="https://install.wled.me/" rel="external">WLED-Install</a> and follow the instructions there.
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Go to <a href="http://wled-install.github.io" rel="external">WLED-Install</a> and follow the instructions there.
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<span class="detail-hide-simplified"><br>
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If your browser supports the <a href="https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Web_Serial_API" rel="external">Web Serial API</a> (i.e. is Chromium based), you can flash the microcontroller directly from it by pressing the <q>Install</q> button.
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<p>
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One of the most important steps is to electircally connect the microcontroller to the LED strip.
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We will start with the LED side.
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</p>
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<p class="detail-hide-short detail-hide-simplified">
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<label class="detail-hide-short"><br>
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Basically, the LED strip has three connections. One for data, one for ground and one for voltage.
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Each of these three functions requires a separately soldered connection.
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</p>
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<p class="detail-hide-short">
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Make sure to <u>solder to the <b>input</b> side of the LED strip</u>.
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</label>
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</p>
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<figure class="detail-hide-short detail-hide-simplified">
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<img
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class="hero-img"
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style="aspect-ratio: 16/10;"
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width=500
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alt="A picture of the backside of an LED strip exposed. The ou label is visible on the part of it not connected to another strip segment."
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srcset="assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/2_1280.webp 1280w,
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assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/2_1920.webp 1920w,
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assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/2_3032.webp 3032w"
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/>
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<figcaption>The <u>wrong</u> side of the LED strip demontrated by the <q>ou</q> (out) label being on the outside.</figcaption>
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<figure class="detail-hide-simplified detail-hide-short">
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<span>TODO: Make the images appear horizontally on large screens</span>
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<img src="assets/img/rgb-guide-strip.webp" alt="Picture of the backside of an LED strip with its contacts exposed. Three labeled arrows explain which connector carries what" class="hero-img"/>
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<span>TODO: Actually take a picture of the cables too</span>
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<img src="assets/img/rgb-guide-strip.webp" alt="Picture of a three-core wire with its insulation stripped off. The three cores are labeled similarly to the picture of the LED strip" class="hero-img" />
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</figure>
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<figure class="detail-hide-short detail-hide-simplified">
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<img
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class="hero-img"
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style="aspect-ratio: 16/10;"
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width=500
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alt="A picture of the backside of an LED strip exposed. The in label is visible on the part of it not connected to another strip segment."
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srcset="assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/3_1280.webp 1280w,
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assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/3_1920.webp 1920w,
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assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/3_3273.webp 3273w"
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/>
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<figcaption>The <u>correct</u> side of the LED strip demontrated by the <q>in</q> label being on the outside.</figcaption>
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</figure>
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<ol class="step-by-step-instructions">
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<li class="detail-hide-short">
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<label for="prepare-led-cable">
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Prepare the long cable for soldering by removing its insulation.
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<p class="detail-hide-simplified">
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Strip about 1cm of insulation from one end of the long cable using your striping pliers.<br>
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The three cores inside should be stripped with something softer and finer. Your fingernails are excellent for this purpose.
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</p>
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<img
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class="hero-img detail-hide-simplified"
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style="aspect-ratio: 16/10;"
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width=500
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alt="A picture of one end of the long wire but the insulation has been stripped off"
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srcset="assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/4_1280.webp 1280w,
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assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/4_1920.webp 1920w,
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assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/4_3336.webp 3336w"
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/>
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<span class="detail-hide-simplified"><br>
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Strip about 1cm of insulation from one end of the long cable using your striping pliers.
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There are three cores inside it which are individually insulated. Use something less hard (e.g. your fingernails) to carefully remove the indivudal insulation as well and expose the blank connectors.
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</span>
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<details style="margin-top: 1rem;">
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<summary>Picture</summary>
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<img src="assets/img/:invalid" alt="Picture of a three-core wire with its insulation stripped off. The three cores are labeled similarly to the picture of the LED strip" class="hero-img" />
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</details>
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</label>
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<input type="checkbox" id="prepare-led-cable">
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</div>
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</li>
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<li>
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<div>
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<label for="expose-led-contacts">
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<span>Expose the contacts of the LED strip.</span>
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<p class="detail-hide-simplified">
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Peel back the protective paper from the <q>in</q> end of the LED strip.
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Also peel back the glue covering the protectors but only from the contacts, not from the whole strip segments.
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</p>
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</label>
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<input type="checkbox" id="expose-led-contacts">
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</div>
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</li>
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<li>
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<div>
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<label for="solder-to-led-strip">
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We use these combinations:
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<dl class="key-value" style="margin-block: 1rem;">
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<dl class="key-value" style="margin-top: 1ch;">
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<dt>Red</dt><dd>+5V</dd>
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<dt>Yellow</dt><dd>Data</dd>
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<dt>Green</dt><dd>Data</dd>
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<dt>Black</dt><dd>Ground</dd>
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</dl>
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<img
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class="hero-img detail-hide-simplified detail-hide-short"
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style="aspect-ratio: 16/10;"
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width=500
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alt="A picture of the long wire soldered to the LED strip"
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srcset="assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/5_1280.webp 1280w,
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assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/5_1920.webp 1920w,
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assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/5_3200.webp 3200w"
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/>
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</label>
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<input type="checkbox" id="solder-to-led-strip">
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</div>
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<li class="detail-hide-short">
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<div>
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<label for="solder-heatshrink-to-led-strip">
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Put a <u>2cm</u> piece of the <u>large black heatshrink</u> over the soldered connection.
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Put a heatshrink over the connectors. TODO: Specify which heatshrink
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<p class="detail-hide-simplified">
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You need to cut the 2cm piece off the included heatshrink yourself.
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To apply it, place it over the soldering point so that all bits of connective material are covered but so that you hide as few LEDs as you can manage.
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</p>
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<img
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style="aspect-ratio: 16/10;"
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alt="A picture of the led-to-cable-connection but with a heatshrink over the soldering points"
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srcset="assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/12_1280.webp 1280w,
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assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/12_1920.webp 1920w,
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/>
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<span class="detail-hide-simplified"><br>
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Cut a TODO cm long part off the heatshrink and pull it over the soldered connections.
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Once it is centered, apply heat with your heatgun to hold everything in place.
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<details style="margin-top: 1rem;">
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<summary>Picture</summary>
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<img src="assets/img/rgb-guide-soldered-isolated-strip.jpeg" alt="Picture of one end of the LED strip with a cable connected and heatshrink applied to the connection" class="hero-img"/>
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</details>
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</span>
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</label>
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<input type="checkbox" id="solder-heatshrink-to-led-strip">
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</div>
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<li class="detail-hide-short">
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<div>
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<label for="prepare-led-cable2">
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Remove the insulation from the unsoldered end of the long cable and grab the <u>male end of the plugs</u><span class="detail-hide-simplified"> (the one with the pins)</span>.
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Remove the insulation from the free side of the long cable as well as one of the connector cables.
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</label>
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<input type="checkbox" id="prepare-led-cable2">
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</div>
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</li>
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<li>
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<div>
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<label for="prepare-heatshrinks-on-connector">
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<span>
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Also put one equally long piece of the small black heatshrink on each of the pluggable connectors cables.
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Do this <u>without applying heat</u>.
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</span>
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<p class="detail-hide-simplified detail-hide-short">
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The small heatshrinks need to be put in place now because they cannot be applied after soldering.
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</p>
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<img
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class="hero-img detail-hide-simplified detail-hide-short"
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style="aspect-ratio: 16/10;"
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width=500
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alt="A picture of the heatshrinks prepared as described"
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srcset="assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/9_1280.webp 1280w,
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/>
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</label>
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<input type="checkbox" id="prepare-heatshrinks-on-connector">
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</div>
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</li>
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<li>
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<div>
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<label for="solder-to-connector">
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We use these combinations:
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<dl class="key-value" style="margin-top: 1ch;">
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<dt>Red</dt><dd>Red</dd>
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<dt>Black</dt><dd>Black</dd>
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<dt>Yellow</dt><dd>White</dd>
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<dt>Red (long cable)</dt><dd>TODO (connector)</dd>
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<dt>Green (long cable)</dt><dd>TODO (connector)</dd>
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<dt>Black (long cable)</dt><dd>TODO (connector)</dd>
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</dl>
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<img
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style="aspect-ratio: 16/10; margin-top: 1rem;"
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width=500
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alt="A picture of the pluggable connector cables soldered to the cores of the long cable"
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/>
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</label>
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</div>
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<div>
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<label for="heatshrink-to-connector-long-cable-side">
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<span>Apply the prepared heatshrinks.</span>
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<span class="detail-hide-short">
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TODO: how long of which heatshrink<br>
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Put a heatshrink over the connection.<br>
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Make sure that you wrap each cable core in heatshrink individually <b>and then</b> put an additional heatshrink over the whole connection as a whole.
|
||||
</span>
|
||||
|
||||
<img
|
||||
class="hero-img detail-hide-simplified detail-hide-short"
|
||||
style="aspect-ratio: 16/10; margin-top: 1rem;"
|
||||
width=500
|
||||
alt="A picture of the connection between long cable and plug where each core is protected by an individual heatshrink"
|
||||
srcset="assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/11_1280.webp 1280w,
|
||||
assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/11_1920.webp 1920w,
|
||||
assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/11_5984.webp 5984w"
|
||||
/>
|
||||
<img
|
||||
class="hero-img detail-hide-simplified detail-hide-short"
|
||||
style="aspect-ratio: 16/10; margin-top: 1rem;"
|
||||
width=500
|
||||
alt="A picture of the connection between long cable and plug where the connection is protected as a whole by one heatshrink"
|
||||
srcset="assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/13_1280.webp 1280w,
|
||||
assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/13_1920.webp 1920w,
|
||||
assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/13_5888.webp 5888w"
|
||||
/>
|
||||
</label>
|
||||
<input type="checkbox" id="heatshrink-to-connector-long-cable-side">
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
|
@ -505,164 +355,114 @@
|
|||
<section id="step-4">
|
||||
<h2>Solder Pluggable Connector to Microcontroller <a href="#step-4">§</a></h2>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
Now you need to solder the other (female) part of the pluggable connector to your microcontroller.
|
||||
Now you need to solder the other part of the pluggable connector to your microcontroller.
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<div style="display: flex; flex-grow: 1; flex-wrap: wrap;">
|
||||
<img
|
||||
class="detail-hide-short detail-hide-short detail-hide-simplified"
|
||||
style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; flex-basis: 300px;"
|
||||
width=300
|
||||
alt="The front side of the included microcontroller"
|
||||
srcset="assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/14_1280.webp 1280w,
|
||||
assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/14_1920.webp 1920w,
|
||||
assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/14_2641.webp 2641w"
|
||||
/>
|
||||
<img
|
||||
class="detail-hide-short detail-hide-simplified"
|
||||
style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; max-width: 300px;"
|
||||
width=300
|
||||
alt="The backside of the included microcontroller"
|
||||
srcset="assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/15_1280.webp 1280w,
|
||||
assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/15_1920.webp 1920w,
|
||||
assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/15_2757.webp 2757w"
|
||||
/>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
TODO: Replace picture with actual ESP
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<img src="assets/img/rgb-guide-esp-labeled.jpeg" alt="Picture of the microcontroller with labeled arrows pointing to the relevant contacts" class="hero-img detail-hide-short"/>
|
||||
|
||||
<ol class="step-by-step-instructions">
|
||||
|
||||
<li>
|
||||
<div>
|
||||
<label for="solder-plug-to-esp">
|
||||
Solder the female side of the pluggable connector to the microcontroller.
|
||||
|
||||
<dl class="key-value" style="margin-block: 1rem;">
|
||||
<dt>Red</dt><dd>5V</dd>
|
||||
<dt>Black</dt><dd>Ground</dd>
|
||||
<dt>White</dt><dd>GPIO 2</dd>
|
||||
</dl>
|
||||
|
||||
<img
|
||||
class="detail-hide-simplified detail-hide-short"
|
||||
style="aspect-ratio: 16/10;"
|
||||
width=500
|
||||
alt="Picture of the cables of the pluggable connector soldered to the microcontroller"
|
||||
srcset="assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/16_1280.webp 1280w,
|
||||
assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/16_1920.webp 1920w,
|
||||
assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/16_3064.webp 3064w"
|
||||
/>
|
||||
<label for="solder-ground-to-esp">
|
||||
Solder <u>ground (black core)</u> to the microcontrollers <u>ground rail</u>.
|
||||
</label>
|
||||
<input type="checkbox" id="solder-plug-to-esp">
|
||||
<input type="checkbox" id="solder-ground-to-esp">
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
|
||||
<li>
|
||||
<div>
|
||||
<label for="solder-power-to-esp">
|
||||
Solder <u>charge (red core)</u> to the microcontrollers <u>+5V rail</u>.
|
||||
</label>
|
||||
<input type="checkbox" id="solder-power-to-esp">
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
|
||||
<li>
|
||||
<div>
|
||||
<label for="solder-data-to-esp">
|
||||
Solder <u>data (green core)</u> to the microcontrollers <u>GPIO 2</u> connector.<br>
|
||||
<span class="detail-hide-simplified detail-hide-short">You can actually use any GPIO port but number two is the default configuration from WLED so for an easier setup experience, we recommend just sticking with it.</span>
|
||||
</label>
|
||||
<input type="checkbox" id="solder-data-to-esp">
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
|
||||
</ol>
|
||||
</section>
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<section id="step-5">
|
||||
<h2>Test It! <a href="#step-5">§</a></h2>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
Test the whole assembly by connecting the microcontroller to USB-C power.
|
||||
The LEDs strip should turn on and glow in a warm orange tone.
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<ol class="step-by-step-instructions">
|
||||
<li>
|
||||
<div>
|
||||
<label for="test-assembly">
|
||||
Test that LEDs turn on when power is connected to the microcontroller.
|
||||
</label>
|
||||
<input type="checkbox" id="test-assembly">
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
</ol>
|
||||
</section>
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<section id="step-5">
|
||||
<section id="step-6">
|
||||
<h2>Finalize the Assembly <a href="#step-6">§</a></h2>
|
||||
<ol class="step-by-step-instructions">
|
||||
|
||||
<li>
|
||||
<div>
|
||||
<label for="place-esp-in-case">
|
||||
<span>Place the microcontroller in the included case.</span>
|
||||
Place the microcontroller in the included case.
|
||||
|
||||
<img
|
||||
class="hero-img detail-hide-short"
|
||||
style="aspect-ratio: 16/10; margin-top: 1rem;"
|
||||
width=500
|
||||
alt="Picture of the microcontroller nested into the open case"
|
||||
srcset="assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/17_1280.webp 1280w,
|
||||
assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/17_1920.webp w,
|
||||
assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/17_6477.webp 6477w"
|
||||
/>
|
||||
<details class="detail-hide-short" style="margin-top: 1rem;">
|
||||
<summary>Picture</summary>
|
||||
<img src="" alt="A picture of the microcontroller and how it is placed in its case." class="hero-image">
|
||||
</details>
|
||||
</label>
|
||||
<input type="checkbox" id="place-esp-in-case">
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
|
||||
<li>
|
||||
<div>
|
||||
<label for="prepare-heatshrinks-on-led-strip">
|
||||
<span>Cut off <u>two 1cm long pieces of the clear heatshrink</u> and put them on long cable of the LED strip <b>without heating</b>.</span>
|
||||
<img
|
||||
class="hero-img detail-hide-short detail-hide-simplified"
|
||||
style="aspect-ratio: 16/10; margin-top: 1rem;"
|
||||
width=500
|
||||
alt="Picture of the microcontroller nested into the open case"
|
||||
srcset="assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/19_1280.webp 1280w,
|
||||
assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/19_1920.webp 1920w,
|
||||
assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/19_7352.webp 7352w"
|
||||
/>
|
||||
</label>
|
||||
<input type="checkbox" id="prepare-heatshrinks-on-led-strip">
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
|
||||
<li>
|
||||
<div>
|
||||
<label for="glue-leds-to-catears">
|
||||
<span>Attach the LED strip onto your favourite pair of catears.</span>
|
||||
Attach the LED strip onto your favourite pair of catears.
|
||||
<span class="detail-hide-short">
|
||||
The end of the LED strip should align with the outer corner of one of the ears.
|
||||
After you have aligned the first part, glue the remaining strip firmly onto the ears.
|
||||
</span>
|
||||
|
||||
<p class="detail-hide-simplified detail-hide-short">
|
||||
<span class="detail-hide-simplified detail-hide-short"><br>
|
||||
The strip contains its own glue strip on the bottom.
|
||||
To use it, peel off the protective cover (without also removing the glue coating) and start attaching it to your catears.
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
|
||||
<img
|
||||
class="hero-img detail-hide-short"
|
||||
style="aspect-ratio: 16/10;"
|
||||
width=500
|
||||
alt="Picture of one cat ear with the LED strip partially applied. The image is focused on the alignment of the LED strip with the catear."
|
||||
srcset="assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/20_1280.webp 1280w,
|
||||
assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/20_1919.webp 1919w,
|
||||
assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/20_5944.webp 5944w"
|
||||
/>
|
||||
</span>
|
||||
|
||||
<details class="detail-hide-short" style="margin-top: 1rem;">
|
||||
<summary>Picture</summary>
|
||||
<img src="todo://" alt="Front and central picture of the LED strip glued to catears. The alignment of the strip is highlighted." class="hero-image">
|
||||
</details>
|
||||
</label>
|
||||
<input type="checkbox" id="glue-leds-to-catears">
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
|
||||
<li>
|
||||
<div>
|
||||
<label for="heatshrink-fasten-led-strip"
|
||||
<span>
|
||||
To secure the LED strip, pull the two 1cm pieces of clear heatshrink over the ends and apply them there.
|
||||
Additionally, use the larger part of the clear heatshrink to secure the long cable to one of the ear holders.
|
||||
</span>
|
||||
<p class="detail-hide-short">
|
||||
Be careful to not apply too much heat. Otherwise, the plastic of the catears themselves might start to melt.
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
<img
|
||||
class="hero-img detail-hide-short"
|
||||
style="aspect-ratio: 16/10; margin-top: 1rem;"
|
||||
width=500
|
||||
alt="Picture of one cat ear with the LED strip partially applied. The image is focused on the alignment of the LED strip with the catear."
|
||||
srcset="assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/21_1280.webp 1280w,
|
||||
assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/21_1920.webp 1920w,
|
||||
assets/img/rgb-ears-39c3/21_7960.webp 7960w"
|
||||
/>
|
||||
</label>
|
||||
<input type="checkbox" id="heatshrink-fasten-led-strip">
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</li>
|
||||
|
||||
</ol>
|
||||
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
Congratulations! You now have a freely customizable pair of RGB catears :3
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
</section>
|
||||
</main>
|
||||
<footer>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
Don't feel pressured to wear cat ears – you're perfectly fine without them.<br>
|
||||
And remember: Trans rights are human rights.
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
</section>
|
||||
</main>
|
||||
<footer>
|
||||
<p>
|
||||
Find us in the fediverse at <a href="https://chaos.social/@c3cat">c3cat@chaos.social</a>.
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
|
|
|
|||