Glowy is a 20*15 neopixel matrix running the WLED firmware.
I have always been fond of mood and party lighting, and I think that the idea of a matrix combines both of them.
- 90W Total output
- WiFi connectivity
- More than 100 lighting effect
- Sound reactive effects
| Full Design | 3D Printed Parts | Laser-cut Parts | Commercial Parts |
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For this project, I will be using the WLED firmware
Please note that each strip is 20 LEDs long..
Made by Oussama NAOUAR
Made as part of the Hack Club Stasis program asking for a grant.
Total work time logged : 23.4h
This project is put opensource.
Building as is, is allowed.
Remixing is also allowed, as long as the original project is linked and credited.
The prices below were converted from TND to USD based on the conversion rates between 08-03-2026 and 09-04-2026
| Name | Purpose | Quantity | Total Cost (USD) | Link | Distributor |
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| M4 Nut | Mount everything to the back plate | 24 | 0.05 | https://cothings.net/products/ecrou-hexagonal-en-acier-inoxydable-304-m4 | Cothings |
| M3 Nut | Mount the spacers to the front plate | 24 | 0.09 | https://cothings.net/products/ecrou-hexagonal-en-acier-inoxydable-304-m3 | Cothings |
| Laser-cut parts | The frame of the project | 1 | 6.09 | FabLab | |
| M3*20 Screws | Mount spacers to the front plate | 24 | 0.07 | https://cothings.net/products/vis-a-tete-cylindrique-m3x20mm | Cothings |
| M4*16 Screws | Mount everything to the back plate | 24 | 0.07 | BricoMode | |
| M2*10 Screw | Mount the diffuser grids to the mounting plate | 48 | 0.07 | https://cothings.net/products/copie-de-vis-a-tete-fraisee-m4x10?_pos=29&_sid=6fd5a4ea5&_ss=rmp;_ss=r | Cothings |
| 5V 20A Power supply | Provide power to the matrix | 1 | 13.48 | https://cothings.net/products/alimentation-5v-20a-100w | Cothings |
| WS2812B 5M 60LED/M RGB Strip | RGB LEDS to light up the matrix | 1 | 25.28 | https://2btrading.tn/afficheurs-led-lcd/7301-ruban-ws2812b-addressable-led-rgb-5v-60leds-5050-5m.html | 2B Trading |
| MAX4466 Microphone Module | It will enable the matrix to react to sounds | 1 | 4.22 | https://cothings.net/products/micro-electret-amplifier-max4466-avec-gain-reglable | Cothings |
| ESP32-D1 | The brain of this project. It will be the LED matrix controller. | 1 | 7.90 | https://seli.tn/product/mini-esp32-d1-mini-carte-de-developpement-interface-micro-usb/ | Seli |