ML01 💡 The fully DIY LED board (PCB only)

Name: ML01 💡 The fully DIY LED board (PCB only)
SKU: 41204
Price: 20.00 USD
Availability: InStock

ML01 is a DIY THT LED board driven by a Raspberry Pi Pico 2W and 2x TPIC6B595

Designed by RELEASE255 in Switzerland

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ML01 is a DIY THT LED board driven by a Raspberry Pi Pico 2W and 2x TPIC6B595

⚙️ Key features LED Circle | 16 yellow LEDs driven by 2× TPIC power shift registers Physical Controls | 2 buttons to switch operating modes Wireless Web Interface | Autonomous Microdot server for fu…

⚙️ Key features

LED Circle | 16 yellow LEDs driven by 2× TPIC power shift registers
Physical Controls | 2 buttons to switch operating modes
Wireless Web Interface | Autonomous Microdot server for full remote control
Mode 1 (FULL) | Turn all LEDs on
Mode 2 (CHASE) | Minute indicator synchronized via an NTP server
100% DIY THT | Perfect for beginners and maker who wish to assemble or repair their product
Upgradable Firmware | New modes and features can be added anytime
Easy Powered | Works with a 12.5 W PSU or via USB
Budget Friendly | Transparent and moderate costs coupled with low consumption (~1.3 Wh)

💡 I created the ML01 to go back to the basics for makers, learners, and electronic enthusiasts:

I chose THT components to make the project 100% repairable and perfect for those who find soldering therapeutic.
Power Shift Registers: Instead of "smart" LEDs, ML01 uses two TPIC6B595 power shift registers.
By using the Raspberry Pi Pico 2W, the board has enough power to run a local web server Microdot.
Dual Control: You can toggle between modes using physical buttons or any browser on your network for remote-control.
This project is fully documented, everyone should be able to complete it by following the guides on my GitHub repository.
Possibility to customize the firmware and hardware.
Open hardware philosophy with protected PCB design.

⚠️ IMPORTANT

This is only the PCB for a DIY project; you will NOT receive an assembled product.
You will need to complete the kit with the components mentioned in the complete documentation.

🏗️ How to build it?

Buy this PCB on Tindie.
Buy the electronic components listed in the BOM.
Print your PCB stand from the provided 3D files.
Assemble and configure your board according to the complete documentation provided.