Sand codebox how to#
I created two project videos which show you how to build one (see the next step), but have also written this Instructable out as in certain areas it goes into more detail than the video and some tasks are just easier to follow in writing. I also added some physical controls to the front so to allow easy and immediate access to features such as pausing and resuming the drawing, adjusting the LED brightness, speed and pattern. An Arduino Nano is responsible for the smart LED lighting, and a Raspberry Pi takes command of playing our looping and ever changing list of patterns. The mechanism that drives the steel ball around is a simple CoreXY design () and is controlled by an Arduino Uno and GRBL. The top surface I also veneered with some European Oak. My design is made from low cost pine, which is then painted in chalk paint. I was inspired to create this after coming across the idea by Sisyphus Industries:
Sand codebox series#
It is incredibly captivating to be beside this simple DIY wooden table as the steel ball magically carves out an endless and ever changing series of beautiful geometric patterns in the sand. I’m going to show you exactly how you can easily make your own super cool automated kinetic sand art table step-by-step.