PurpleSnow

PurpleSnow is a gorgeous snowflake. Its shape is designed based on a photo of real snowflakes. Its decorative lines are golden and set in a purple background. All its corners are rounded.

PurpleSnow sparkles with 25 LEDs. They are small WS2812B-2020 RGBs. Their arrangement is symmetric and hexagonal. With a controller such as Arduino, PurpleSnow will shine with endless effects.

A short and hot introduction video on my Twitter page.

Notes: PurpleSnow is fully-assembled and tested. Three wires (Vcc=5v, GND, DIN) and a bit soldering are required for you to connect it with your favourite controller board. Some example sketches and code are available for you to download from my Github pages.

Specification

• One 2-layer PCB for SMD circuit with HASL lead-free finish (Black or Purple)
• One 2-layer PCB for light diffusion with ENIG finish (Purple)
• Size: about 49 x 43mm (W x H)

Why did you make it? And what makes it special?

PurpleSnow is created as a special present for this coming holiday season.

To find out which photo I am using, check out this book, Snowflakes in Photographs by Wilson Bentley. You will be impressed by the haunting beauty of snowflakes.