Raspberry Pi Pico brings Gundam to life with interactive LED light show
Rob’s Gundam Cyberdeck project is a fantastic fusion of anime fandom and Raspberry Pi tinkering, bringing the iconic Gundam figurine to life with dynamic LED lighting. While LEDs alone would have been impressive, Rob took it a step further by adding interactivity and customization to the mix.
With 16 individual LEDs controlled by a Raspberry Pi Pico, the Gundam Cyberdeck offers a captivating light show with up to 10 customizable sequences. The control panel, featuring a rotary encoder and buttons, allows users to adjust brightness, speed, and activate specific animations for different components of the Gundam.
Behind the scenes, Rob utilized an AW9523 GPIO expander module for seamless LED control without the need for resistors. The entire setup, including the Pico, buttons, and rotary encoder, is neatly housed within a custom 3D-printed shell designed by Rob himself.
The software, programmed in CircuitPython by Rob, handles LED animations and allows users to save custom sequences directly to the Cyberdeck. With a simple button press, users can load their favorite sequences and enjoy the dazzling light display tailored to their preferences.
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