LED Desk Lamp (ESP32 + WLED + Sound)

A fully 3D printed Temporary Containment Unit desk lamp with addressable LEDs, ESP32 control, and integrated sound all connectable to Home Assistant home sutomation.

This build uses a modular design with a spiral LED core, dual diffuser chamber, and hidden electronics compartment. The result is a sci-fi themed containment device that sounds and looks like it could be holding anything from warp plasma to unstable biomass.

I documented the each build step in stop motion, including printing, wiring, and assembly.

Build video:
https://youtu.be/b4bbZ0IAhDo

Operational demo:
https://youtu.be/2GKfI5cXFO0

Full build instructions:
https://www.instructables.com/LED-Desk-Lamp-ESP32-WLED-Sound-a-DIY-WStop-Motion/

-Remix Attribution-
This project is a remix and redesign based on this excellent model:
Fusion Core 2 by TI6815 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4943661

The original design inspired the overall SciFi containment aesthetic.
This version redesigns the internals, the containment chamber defuser, inner bottom and top caps, adds electronics, modular assembly, and integrated lighting/sound.

Changes in this remix include:

redesigned modular housing
-16 segment LED spiral core
-dual diffuser containment chamber
-ESP32 + WLED control system
-Adafruit Audio FX sound integration
-two-button control interface
-hidden wiring channel
-removable base for electronics
-updated internal support structure
-new decals and labeling
-stop motion build documentation
-WLED instructions

Additional non-3D printed parts:

Electronics:
-ESP32
-Adafruit Audio FX Sound Board
-Speaker (small 8Ω recommended)
-90 LED strip (WS2812)
-2x momentary push buttons
-82Ω resistor (LED data line)
-6 sets of 20 cm wire (used as long leads)
-4 sets male/female connector pairs
-heat shrink
-USB cable (for ESP32 power)

Hardware:
-M3 screws
-Cyanoacrylate glue (instant glue)
-Tape (for wire routing trick)
-wooden stir stick (or any thin wire snake)
-5V 3A USB power supply (recommended)