Meet the Maker: Robert Quattlebaum of Lumanoi
Wave your hand once over Lumanoi, and it’s clear why Robert Quattlebaum’s flowing LED artwork was highly recommended at Maker Faire Bay Area.
Waterlight Graffiti
RAS2026-01-07T17:30:00+00:00This article appeared in Make: Vol 94. Subscribe for more great projects. French artist Antonin Fourneau’s interactive exhibit known as Waterlight Graffiti recalls a combination of two classic childhood toys: the Etch A Sketch and Lite Brite. However, to draw on Fourneau’s installation, a wall made of thousands of LED lights, there are no dials to turn or bulbs to plug in — all you need is water. In 2011, Fourneau went to China where he discovered...
January 7, 2026RASUncategorizedart, Art & Sculpture, Craft & Design, graffiti, interactive art, leds, Make940 Comments
Open Source Hardware Certifications for November 2025
RAS2025-12-11T21:00:00+00:00The Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) runs a free program that allows creators to certify that their hardware complies with the community definition of open source hardware. Whenever you see the certification logo, you know that the certified hardware meets this standard. Currently, the Certification database lists over 3189 individual certifications! In November we added 15 new certifications, from robots to lights and everything in between. We were happy to...
December 11, 2025RASUncategorizedlaundry, leds, Maker News, Open Source, open source hardware, oshwa, spectrometer, Technology0 Comments
Best Boards for LEDs in 2026
RAS2025-11-06T17:00:00+00:00Pairing addressable LEDs with a programmable LED controller simplifies hardware and animations. Many controllers run on the ESP32, using Wi-Fi to host browser-based software that customizes patterns and organizes playlists, no coding required. Anyone can flash open-source control software like WLED to an off-the-shelf board, but a prefab controller provides power management and built-in sensor integration to optimize space and simplify wiring. From plug-and-play to completely customizable, the right LED controller will perk up any project!
Pixelblaze V3 Standard
...Review: Beautiful Pixelblaze Display Box Kit
RAS2025-09-03T16:00:00+00:00Manufacturer: Electromage Price as tested: $117 Link: Beautiful Pixelblaze Display Box Kit This box brings me joy every day. I picked it up as a Maker Faire souvenir, looking for a simple kit. What I got was an elegantly designed decoration, an intro into a cool LED driver board, and a very satisfying build experience. Part of the credit goes to a smoke acrylic panel that’s just the right depth to diffuse the 8×8...
