DIY Arduino LED Skull Shop Sensor
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What this video covers
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a decorative Arduino-powered humidity and temperature monitor housed in a handcrafted walnut dovetail enclosure topped with a 3D-printed skull logo. The project combines beginner-friendly electronics — an Arduino Uno, DHT22 sensor, NeoPixel ring, and small LCD display — with intermediate woodworking and 3D printing skills. LED lighting through a frosted acrylic diffuser gives the finished piece a striking shop-display aesthetic. Code and schematics are available on the Arduino Project Hub.
Key takeaways
- ◆Arduino Uno paired with a DHT22 sensor monitors real-time humidity and temperature, alerting makers to potentially damaging conditions
- ◆A NeoPixel LED ring diffused through frosted acrylic creates an eye-catching skull-themed display
- ◆The walnut enclosure features hand-cut dovetail joinery, elevating the build beyond a typical breadboard project
- ◆3D printing is used to produce the decorative skull logo element
- ◆Project files including code and schematics are publicly available on Arduino Project Hub
Who this is for
Maker-minded Halloween enthusiasts who want to combine Arduino electronics, woodworking, and 3D printing into a functional and spooky shop accessory.
Tools mentioned
- • 3D printer
- • router
- • utility knife
- • file
- • clamps
- • soldering iron
- • hot glue gun
- • tape measure
- • pencil
- • chisel
- • marking gauge
- • planer
- • jointer
- • bandsaw
- • tablesaw
- • rotary tool
- • drill press
Materials mentioned
- • walnut
- • frosted acrylic
- • PLA filament
- • wood glue
- • super glue
- • hot glue
- • blue painters tape
- • double-sided tape
- • shellac
- • Arduino Uno
- • Adafruit NeoPixel Ring
- • Adafruit 1.44-inch LCD screen
- • DHT22 humidity sensor
- • 4x AA battery pack
- • mini SD card
⚠ Safety notes
Use appropriate eye and hearing protection when operating power tools such as a bandsaw, tablesaw, and router. Exercise caution when soldering and using hot glue to avoid burns.
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