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The proof of concept rig
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The proof of concept rig
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The acrylic hemisphere with drilled holes
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Close-up of hole ready to accept LED
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The Hemisphere, with 5mm holes
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Hemisphere holes after tapering
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The proof-of-concept rig with 8 LEDs
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The proof-of-concept rig with 8 LEDs
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The proof-of-concept rig with 8 LEDs
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Hemisphere exterior after interior painting
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Second coat of matt black paint
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Second coat of matt black paint
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First interior coat of matt black paint
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LEDs before silicon glue, soldering etc
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LED
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LEDs before silicon glue, soldering etc
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Starfield
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LEDs before silicon glue, soldering etc
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First LEDs into place
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Fixing the Arduino on its homemade mount
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Fixing the last LEDs with silicon sealant
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Lights, camera...
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Checking the position of each LED
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A glossy sphere used as a guide for LED alignment
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Wiring up the LEDs
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Test sequence of 8 LEDs
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A test sequence of 8 LEDs
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Arduino in place with first wiring
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Arduino in place with first wiring
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The half operational Death Star