The Teknoid Cube is a 4x4x4 RGB LED cube which creates stunning animations. These stunning animations are pre-loaded on the cube and they include:

• Planar spin

• Fire

• Rain

• Tri-fade

• Shift cubes

• Snake

The cube is possible to sit anywhere and react to the music, even in loud or quiet environments. This is possible with the music detection circuit and microphone on board. It allows the cube to dance to the music. These animations include:

• Random music cubes
• Music heart beat

The Teknoid Cube comes assembled besides having the RGB LEDs soldered together. This is for delivery purposes as prices skyrocket when it is assembled. All the user required parts are on top of the PCB which include the micro USB header, power switch, function button, gain and response for the music detection circuit and the mic. All the other components are on the bottom side of the PCB out of sight.

Features

• 64 RGB LEDs formed into a cube

• Stunning pre-loaded animations

• Music detection circuit with two pre defined volume and response levels

• Function button to cycle through the various animations

• Micro USB for power and to upload user created animations

• Teknoid Cube PC software for users to upload their own animations to the cube (not implemented at this stage).

• Dimensions: 100mm x 100mm x 100mm

What makes it special?

This is a special RGB LED cube as it uses a form of multiplexing called charlieplexing, which allows for less components as all the LEDs can be powered from the micro. With the music detection circuit it allows for the cube to react with music or its environment. A low pass filter on the music so it reacts to the bass of the music. This is the first cube on the market to have this function built in. Although not entirely implemented at this stage, with the Teknoid Cube software anyone can make their own animations and upload them onto the cube.

The YouTube link is: http://youtu.be/ArXzP6C5Vu0

Designed and assembled in Australia. PCBs are outsourced to China, all components are bought from either element14 or RS components.