Spinning LED Globe

Written by: Alan Parekh at 6:05 am. Filed under DIY Hacks, Electronic Hacks

Nick Dawkins has made an interesting spinning LED device. As it spins it can display the time and a picture of the globe.

Watch the video.

“My device uses 19 LED’s and a 24V motor for the main drive. For an easier build I decided to use a battery to power the PCB and LED’s. If enough interest is shown in this device, I will update the site with full build instructions and make the final source code free to download.”

[Comments (13)] [link] [Trackback] [ RSS Feed] [

Socialize This]

Welcome the were in and of and www.rellek.net/generic/accutane_generic.html . Welcome the were in and of and...

Rotating LED Globe
Arduino based Rotating POV Globe
DIY Spinning LED Globe Build Log
POV Globe
Levitating Rotating Globe
Hauksbee Generator
Spinning RGB LED Ball
Shoot a Bullet through a Spinning Propeller Blade

13 Responses to “Spinning LED Globe”

Def Egge Says:
May 9th, 2006
That is a a neat hack.

Let me know if the source code becomes free to download.

Def
Y-Rus Says:
May 31st, 2006
this is HOTT but umm just if it spinned even faster for a better view it’s be even hotter…lol
Mary Stanley Says:
July 7th, 2006
I’m interested in build instructions.
step Says:
November 2nd, 2006
somebody have the sourse code,if yes please send me,
if it is free.
zet539@rambler.ru
Kenny Says:
September 15th, 2007
i’m so interested in the build instructions
if anyone got the step and the material in making this please send me
Alex Says:
July 27th, 2008
I would like to ask what is the frequency of the LED scanning pattern?
pragisha Says:
November 3rd, 2008
hi
can you publish full code and full build instruction
that will be really great
thanks
Ian Says:
November 22nd, 2008
I would really like to know how to build this please post the build instructions and source code.

Thanks-
Alan Parekh Says:
November 22nd, 2008
Hi Ian,

Looks like the original page is gone… I am not sure if the code was ever released for it though.
C Thrilla Says:
October 3rd, 2009
EFFF yeah I want to build it how do i get my hands on plans?!?!?!
Alan Parekh Says:
October 3rd, 2009
Looks like the link that used to take you to more information has dried up. 🙁
Rotating LED Globe - Hacked Gadgets - DIY Tech Blog Says:
May 3rd, 2010
[…] converted into Ascii. In this case the Ascii is used to display the globe! We have seen some other spinning LED globes in the past but this one by Csaba seems very smooth in operation. There is a hand drawn schematic […]
Mr. x Says:
October 24th, 2011
beautiful work. I want to give myself to build a picture LED globe. please send me instructions for stacking, and what led to the Globe is needed. thank you