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Re:Phyllotaxis: An audio-reactive LED display by asdfasdfe on Tuesday September 29, 2026 @09:28AM (#49892909)
I would love to know how the paper used as diffusor was fixed to the 3d model
Re:Phyllotaxis: An audio-reactive LED display by UncleOxidant on Tuesday September 29, 2026 @01:59PM (#49897636)
same, this would seem to be tricky especially since you don't want the glue to wick into the paper as it would mean non-uniform light transmission.
Re:Phyllotaxis: An audio-reactive LED display by jagiii on Tuesday September 29, 2026 @02:02PM (#49897696)
I had this concern at first, but using a glue stick seemed fine. The gluing doesn't have to be extensive either, since the paper gets clamped between the plastic parts when I screw it together.
Re:Phyllotaxis: An audio-reactive LED display by asdfasdfe on Wednesday September 30, 2026 @03:32AM (#49905636)
Thank you very much for the explanation! Would it be too much to ask for a close up photo? Your work is really impressive
Re:Phyllotaxis: An audio-reactive LED display by jagiii on Tuesday September 29, 2026 @02:00PM (#49897655)
I took the very thin 3D printed cell outline shape, a grey screenshot in my post, and used it to trace the mulberry paper. Then cut and glued paper onto the bottom of that cell outline, and screwed the outline plate into the main assembly.

This is by far one of the biggest areas where I could improve the design. I'm not happy with how fragile it is. The good thing about using just paper screwed from the top is it's thin enough to prevent light bleeding between cells.