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This project was for a gift exchange, so I couldn't share it until now. It's a (large!) laptop bag/backpack with 100 LEDs in the front flap arranged in a Fibonacci spiral (inspired by @jasoncoon ) and diffused through a Voronoi arrangement of 3D printed translucent black PETG tiles.

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon

Holy crap, that is *stunning*.

Rob Flickenger ⚡️Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects Gorgeous!

InarticulateQuilter Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects the tech is your usual amazing, but I’m a big fan of your fabric choices too — bet the recipient loved both!

GeekMomProjects Jan 12, 2024

@inarticulatequilter thank you! I appreciate you noticing the detail. I used fabrics I had on hand, but the choice of accent fabric was definitely intended to emphasize the circle motif.

Tarren (They/Them)Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects Ooooh, this sounds so amazingly cool!

James Brown Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects I love this. It's like dinosaur hide (I imagine).

GeekMomProjects Jan 12, 2024

@ancientjames thank you! It does have a very nice feel to it.

Russ Sharek Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon

Wow!

Michael B. Johnson Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon beautiful!

lazygirl Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon 💕

Seth Galitzer Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects This is delightful! Awesome job!

Doofus Canadensis Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon that is so cool!!11oneone

Alyson Decker Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon @hendric This is amazing work!

Carrie (of Alpenglow)Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon it’s so pretty!

Jason Coon Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects brilliant! 🤩

GeekMomProjects Jan 12, 2024

@jasoncoon I learned from the best!!!

Susanne Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects That's absolutely amazing! @jasoncoon

Quinn9282 🖥️🌙✌️Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon Such a cool design and look! I wonder what people's reaction to it would be if it was worn in public.

GeekMomProjects Jan 12, 2024

@Quinn9282 @jasoncoon I have a lot of LED wearables and do sometimes wear them out in public. I find it really surprising, because I'd definitely approach someone to ask about something like this, but most people tend to ignore it. A few ask questions. It does tend to depend on the setting though.

Sylvain Miermont Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects neat!

skry Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon Wonderful!

Lena Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects
This is so pretty! 🥲
@jasoncoon

pockets and sedition Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon that is fucking cool!

BoneHouseWasps🔶🇬🇧🇪🇺Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon wow 😲

Robee? Na! 🌈Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon

Alien software, human hardware Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon holy shit!

Caz Mockett Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects what a gorgeous gift! 😍

Rodolfo Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon @federicomena

Love it — A bag that goes from “cute and casual” to “communicate with extraterrestrials ala Close Encounters“ at the push of a button!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4PYI6TzqYk

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (6/8) Movie CLIP - Communicating with the Mothership (1977) HD

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BeeCycling has moved Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon Absolutely stunning!

Dr Footleg (he/him)Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon Beautiful work!

Robert Atkins Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects Your pieces are all so beautifully finished, I’m jealous of your skill.

GeekMomProjects Jan 12, 2024

@ratkins thank you! I have had a LOT of practice sewing bags, starting when I developed my Bright Wearables line, and have literally seen hundreds, so l, like everything else, it's a matter of practice. I find sewing very meditative.

Baral'heia Stormdancer ΘΔ🐲Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon that is freakin' incredible, well done!

JW prince of CPH Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon 🤯 🤯 🤯 🤩 🤩 🤩

Paul Evans Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon Most excellent indeed

Sodomy Non Sapiens Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon i absolutly love this!

Twoowls Elt 🦉 🦉Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon so very cool!

Irina Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects Wow. Just... wow.

cyplo Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon this is gorgeous 😍

Peter Bindels Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon How do you generate the animation? IE, how do you make it work for very non square pixels in a not-a-grid?

GeekMomProjects Jan 12, 2024

@dascandy42 I'm just using the pre-set animations in a cheap LED controller (like these https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804794019063.html), but the arrangement of the LEDs behind the tiles makes the patterns look really nice.

justsusanholdingon Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon that is so badass.

Riley S. Faelan Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects Wow!

Jill Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon 🤩

[nate@social0 ~]$

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon That's awesome! are you sharing the plans anywhere? I have tow little girls that would love something similar. :D And between my wife and I we might even have the skills to pull it off.

GeekMomProjects Jan 12, 2024

@[email protected] I wrote up a similar project in great detail in Make: magazine vol. 87. This project uses almost the same technique, with the main difference being the shape and arrangement of the tiles, and the use of clear black filament (Atomic Filament smoky gray PETG) for the tiles, vs translucent white. If you want to make a bag with the Fibonacci tiles, then I can let you have the STL file for the tiles and the pattern that needs to be laser cut or cut out with a vinyl cutter from the fabric.

GeekMomProjects Jan 12, 2024

@[email protected] Also, the LED string for the Fibonacci bag has 3cm led spacing, and clear resin over the LEDs. I'd strongly recommend reading the Make article, and if you want to make a bag with the Fibonacci pattern, I can send you the design files, and a link to buy the LED strings. I don't have an actual pattern for the laptop bag itself, but you should be able to find something similar online.

[nate@social0 ~]$

@geekmomprojects Thanks a ton for all the details! I’ll look up the magazine! We don’t have a laser cutter, but we do have a small vinyl cutter.

GeekMomProjects Jan 12, 2024

@[email protected] a vinyl cutter will work fine for this project.

Medea Vanamonde🏳️‍⚧️ ♀Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon wow! Nifty!

JamesB Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon That's awesome. What did you use for the remote comms? I'm just about to be in need of something just like that.

GeekMomProjects Jan 12, 2024

@mw1cgg It's a standard addressable LED light strip controller with RF remote control, like these: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804794019063.html

Going T. Maine Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects that is gorgeous

Kevin Freitas Jan 12, 2024

@jasoncoon @geekmomprojects Whoa, this is next level — well done (and would-buy!)

What did you use for the LED array? Individual pixels you placed and wired manually or something off-the-shelf?

GeekMomProjects Jan 12, 2024

@KevinFreitas I used an LED pebble light string that is wound back and forth and to the backs of the tiles (the tiles have small wells in the back to hold the hot glue). The glue serves a double function of holding the LEDs in place and diffusing the light across the tile.

Kevin Freitas Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects Brilliant! Haven’t played with those pearl LED strings but am now shopping… Cheers!

GeekMomProjects Jan 12, 2024

@KevinFreitas The pebble light strings are really wonderful for wearables because they are quite sturdy and very flexible. Enjoy!

Kenneth Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects #teal!

Orlando 🇲🇽

⁂Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon ideal to use when biking at night 🚲... Nice!

Shaun (he/ him)Jan 12, 2024

@geekmomprojects @jasoncoon @jalcine immediately following!!!

Was just telling my neighbor how I strive to do more art and electronic components being my medium.

So love what you're doing! I'm inspired (and will likely ask basic questions along the way 🤗)