https://github.com/themagicfrog/lightsaber

PCB lightsaber with gyroscope and accelerometer
https://github.com/themagicfrog/lightsaber

accelerometer gyroscope lights lightsaber pcb

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PCB lightsaber with gyroscope and accelerometer

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/themagicfrog/lightsaber
• Owner: themagicfrog
• License: mit
• Created: 2024-08-23T19:32:07.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-08-24T01:50:01.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-04-02T21:43:42.272Z (6 months ago)
• Topics: accelerometer, gyroscope, lights, lightsaber, pcb
• Language: C++
• Homepage:
• Size: 45.2 MB
• Stars: 2
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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README

          
# MAGIC FROG'S LIGHTSABER

This is a PCB lightsaber controlled by a gyroscope and accelerometer that I designed. I created it originally for [The Trail](https://github.com/hackclub/the-trail), an event organized by [Hack Club](https://github.com/hackclub). 

## Project Overview

I initially designed the entire board with a ATmeag32U4 chip, and you can find the schematic and PCB design in the main branch. I also added some lighthouse-themed silkscreens as my original idea was to make it a desk lamp. I encountered a lot of problems along way and decided to use an Ardunio Nano instead. I used my PCB board as a base and connected the Ardunio Nano. 

## Features

Dynamic LED Control: LEDs light up based on movement detected by the gyroscope and acceleromenter.

- The faster you accelerate, the more LEDs illuminate.

- Each axis (x, y, z) on the gyroscope control a different LED color: red, blue, or green.

## Components

- Ardunio Nano Microcontroller

- MPU-6050 Gyroscope and Accelerometer

- NeoPixel LED Strip

- 6V Battery

![](https://github.com/themagicfrog/lightsaber/blob/main/pcbphotos/pcbphoto2.JPG )

## Photos!!

Here are some really cool long-exposure light photos I took with the lightsaber in action!

![](https://github.com/themagicfrog/lightsaber/blob/main/demophotos/demophoto1.JPG)

![](https://github.com/themagicfrog/lightsaber/blob/main/demophotos/demophoto2.JPG)

![](https://github.com/themagicfrog/lightsaber/blob/main/demophotos/demophoto3.JPG)

![](https://github.com/themagicfrog/lightsaber/blob/main/demophotos/demophoto4.JPG)

![](https://github.com/themagicfrog/lightsaber/blob/main/demophotos/demophoto5.JPG)

## Video

[Demo](https://youtu.be/aVmNQV3bQB4)

[Making](https://youtu.be/FEkJ6_g3jb8)

## Acknowledgements

Special thanks to [Thomas Stubblefield](https://github.com/serenityUX), Kevin Yang, and [Isaac Davenport](https://isaacdavenport.com/) for helping and encouraging me on the way!

## License

Magic Frog's Lightsaber is licensed under the MIT License. See the full license text in [License](https://github.com/themagicfrog/lightsaber/blob/main/LICENSE).