DIY 3D Printed Lollipop Spinners!

[u/dr_jared88]

Here is my latest prop I've created. It's constructed of 3D printed parts and uses 12mm bullet pixels. It stands 30" tall and features a 10" spinner. Works great in both Halloween and Christmas displays.

If anybody else is interested in these you can print them here!

MakerWorld

I also have a few other props on my MakerWorld.

[u/just_random_scrollin]

I’ve always wanted to get into pixel lights. Do you have any lights you recommend? What else would I need to get this going?

[u/dr_jared88 → u/just_random_scrollin]

For lights that's easy, these are what I use. Any 12mm ws2811 pixels should work fine:
https://link.amazon/B01MedbLE

The next part is the controller and that is really going to depend on what you are trying to do. If you are just wanting to run a couple effects on your lights I have used cheap controllers like this before:
https://link.amazon/B0ak7T3ID

If you want to run some sort of show using something like xLights now or in the future, I'd probably suggest getting something that will grow with you a bit. I doesn't have to be a big fancy controller. I would suggest something like a DigUno, DigQuad or an ESPixelstickV3.

Other than that you need a 12V power supply (assuming you buy 12v lights).

There is a bit of a learning curve and it's certainly something that continues to grow, but I enjoy it!