Project Quick Facts
What’s inside the Øuroboros? #
It is a work of art made from a cylindrical beam and a huge number of different cables. We used one LED Ethernet Controller 3. The ring is actually made of two pieces. Each has 3 digital strips (30 LEDs/meter) hidden inside a protective tube.
We sealed all the electrical components. Øuroboros is located outdoors, exposed to the elements, so it must be weather-resistant. The guys also used white electrical tape as an additional diffuser layer. This way, we achieved beautiful, continuous effects that play in sync with the music.
Animations and Effects #
Experienced artists like Radovan and Alex had no trouble creating videos and animations. They rendered the effects for Øuroboros themselves. We then simply imported them into our LED Strip Studio software as a video effect.
All we had to provide were the dimensions for the video. In the software, you can use the Grid tool. Set how many points are in your matrix to create the dimensions for your video.
Mapping Grid #
To help you with the mapping process, we’ve added a Grid feature. This allows you to set up a grid of points visible in the background.
These points help you draw straight lines. This way, you can be sure the angle is always 90°.
This can be useful if you’re working on a project that requires precision.
The tools are available in the mapping section of the software, as shown below. In the menu bar, select View and click on: “Grid”. You can also quickly turn the mapping grid on and off using the button on the toolbar.
To customize the grid to your preferences, go back to View and click Grid Settings. Adjust the grid density to the desired value.
Don’t forget to check out our tutorials on our YouTube channel. You can find more details and tips and tricks for our software in the LED Strip Studio software.