{"product_id":"makeroom-hexagonal-led-pod-kit","title":"MakeRoom - Hexagonal LED Pod Electronics Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1246085542?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"PD-HexPods-ColourEffects\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned and Assembled by MakeRoom from our Wellington HQ!   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHex Pods is a hands-on soldering and electronics kit made up of six interconnected hexagonal LED modules. Each pod contains 12 individually addressable LEDs, giving you 72 lights to animate, customise and arrange into your own layout.  Check out the video above to see it in action...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the system is an ESP32 controller with built-in Wi-Fi and a microphone. Once your Hex Pods are assembled, connect with your phone to choose different effects, colours and palettes, adjust animation speed and create sound-reactive patterns that respond to music and noise around you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the pods connect together in different orientations, you can experiment with the shape of your finished sculpture and change the way animations move across it. Effects include flowing colour waves, perimeter chases, fire, waterfall patterns, sparkles and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is designed to be approachable to build. All of the soldered components are through-hole, so there is no fiddly SMD soldering required. You’ll solder the electronics yourself, connect the pods together and build a finished project that is both a striking light sculpture and a great introduction to addressable LEDs, microcontrollers and digital electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re also supported all the way through the build. The kit comes with comprehensive online instructions, available as both a step-by-step instructional video and a detailed pictorial guide, so you can work through the project in the way that suits you best.  We also include sections on finding and fixing faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 modular hexagonal LED pods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e72 individually addressable LEDs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll through-hole soldering — no SMD soldering required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESP32 microcontroller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in microphone for sound-reactive effects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWi-Fi control from your phone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple animations and colour palettes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable speed, brightness and audio response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical buttons for changing presets and brightness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReconfigurable pod layout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB powered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprehensive online instructions (Instructional Video and Pictorial Build Guide)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to be soldered and assembled by you with a 4-5hr build time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoldering Iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide Cutters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedle nosed pliers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhillips Screwdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Power Supply (USB Type-A 1 Amp Minimum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you buy from MakeRoom Wellington, you’re supporting local after-school STEM Clubs, Holiday Programmes, and Adult Classes.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour purchase helps us keep inspiring Kiwi makers of all ages.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Make Room Wellington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51007007228090,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/6549\/files\/PXL_20261112_005003591.MP.jpg?v=1794447787","url":"https:\/\/makeroomwellington.nz\/products\/makeroom-hexagonal-led-pod-kit","provider":"Make Room Wellington","version":"1.0","type":"link"}