If you need a place to put things that you may want to find in the dark, then this is the project for you.

Also just a cool, unique item that would make a great conversation piece or gift.

All the files and details are below. Please download, modify if you wish, and build something awesome.


Main Project Components:

• Zifnu WS2812b RGB LED Lens Breakout Boards
• Laser-cut 2.7mm Bamboo box pieces (Have these laser cut by your favorite laser cutting service)
• Custom Control Board (PIC16F1455 Microcontroller, USB, DC-DC Boost Regulator, Reed & Tact Switches)
• Control Board Firmware (MPLABX/XC8)
• Hinges (from ebay or other source)
• Latch (from ebay or other source)
• Feet (from ebay or other source)

Control Board Details:

• Microcontroller: Microchip PIC16F1455 (USB)
• Battery Charger IC: Microchip MCP73831
• DC-DC Boost Regulator: Microchip/Micrel MIC2876
• Switches: 1 Reed, 3 Tact
• ICSP Header: Yes
• Extra I/O: Yes, RA5 & RC4
• Source Voltage: 3.7v (nominal - from Li-Ion cell)
• Boost Voltage: 5v

Project Video



WS2812b RGB LED Lens Breakout Boards



Control Board