2025-08-09 –, Electronics (Hardware Hacking Village)
Language: English
Solder together your own light sculpture with BlinkyTiles! BlinkyTiles are pentagonal circuit boards with an RGB LED on each board
In this workshop, participants will assemble a small LED sculpture using BlinkyTiles. Each participant will get a kit of 14 tiles. During the workshop, we will explain how the BlinkyTiles work, give a quick lesson in soldering, and assist with assembling your BlinkyTike kit. After the assembly is finished, we will show how you can customize the animations with a simple drawing program.
This workshop is suitable for beginners, and no prior experience with soldering or electronics is required. To join the workshop, participants will need to purchase a BlinkyTile kit on site.
Workshop fee: €35 for the BlinkyTile kit, including 14 tiles, an Arduino compatible controller, and a USB cable.
Thanks for everyone who participated! If you picked up a kit, check out the assembly instructions .There's also a Chinese language assembly video.
The controller included in the kit is different than the one in the instructions. It's a BlinkyTape Controller The board is Arduino compatible, and was loaded with a special firmware to allow it to control the BlinkyTile. If you connect the USB cable to your computer, you can also control it using the BlinkyTape python library.
Director of Blinkinlabs, Matt is a maker who uses electronics to create playful objects that teach and inspire. An electrical engineer by training, he’s been at various times an RF engineer, embedded systems architect, writer, and exhibit designer.
Consulting in electronic prototyping & small volume production. Skilled in soldering, 3D printing, exploring laser engraving and skilled in sewing—especially handmade retro fabric bags.