By Tim van Alten & Willem Medendorp
NDL 2020 - 2021
Abstract
The goal of this project was to create a digital Rubik’s cube that can be tracked by a computer to then provide the user with a solution algorithm. The cube is made with 3D printed parts, 54 RGB Leds and capacitive touch sensors. By swiping over different cells of the cube the user can change the color of the cells as if they were rotating the cube. A phone could be connected to the cube providing the user with a solution algorithm. The cube is powered by an ESP8266 microcontroller.
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Project pitfalls
The project required a lot of manual work becuase every face of the cube had to be soldered individually. Also having to weave the wires through the cube was a very time consuming task.