With this Raspberry Pi-powered mask you can ‘become anyone’ hidden behind 2,960 LEDs
Originally published on tomshardware.com by Ash Hill on 5 December 2024
Sean Hodgins has created a remarkable wearable LED mask powered by a Raspberry Pi, transforming his face into a dynamic, customizable display of imagery. Dubbed the “Become Anyone 2.0” mask, this project combines expertise in microelectronics, 3D design, and 3D printing. The mask features thousands of individually addressable LEDs, allowing for intricate animations and effects to be displayed across the LED matrix panels that form the 3D mask.
To build the mask, Hodgins designed custom LED matrix panels, using a pick-and-place machine to position thousands of LEDs sourced from Alibaba. He connected the panels with solder tab connectors and used a Pixelblaze LED controller to handle the intricate task of managing so many LEDs. The main processing is done by a Raspberry Pi, with the Pixelblaze board bridging the gap for precise LED control. Hodgins used solder paste and even a $20 toaster oven to assemble the panels, emphasizing ingenuity in his process.
Although the source code isn’t yet available, Hodgins has promised to share more details on GitHub soon. For now, you can watch a demo of this impressive project on his YouTube channel, where he showcases the mask’s design, assembly, and mesmerizing capabilities. Follow Hodgins for updates on this and other creative projects!
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