MiniPOV 4 Kit - DIY Full-Color POV and Light Painting Kit [v4.0]

Introducing the brand - new MiniPOV4 kit! It's the ultimate choice for light - painting enthusiasts. We've upgraded it with full - color RGB LEDs and USB programmability, making it the simplest and most enjoyable Persistence - of - Vision and Light Painting kit out there. Build this easy kit and learn to solder. Around 30 components need to be soldered onto the custom PCB using basic tools like a soldering iron, diagonal cutters, and wire strippers. Our detailed tutorial will guide you through, and it'll take about 1 - 2 hours to finish, depending on your soldering skills. Once completed, you'll have a battery - powered light - painting device. Just insert three AAA batteries (not included) and wave it around to create amazing light trails. Your eyes will perceive the moving LEDs as floating images in the air. You can also use a medium - long exposure camera to create stunning light paintings. Design your 8 - pixel tall images in any drawing program, import them into our software, and upload your custom designs via the USB port. It works on Windows and Mac computers (Linux support is coming soon). Each order comes as a parts kit. Some soldering and basic tools are required, but it's a great learning opportunity for beginners. Check our detailed tutorial with full - color images for all the information.

Using the MiniPOV 4 Kit is a breeze. First, follow the detailed tutorial to solder about 30 components onto the custom PCB. You'll need a soldering iron, solder, diagonal cutters, and wire strippers. Start with the easier parts and work your way up to the more challenging ones. This process may take about 1 - 2 hours based on your soldering experience. Once your kit is assembled, insert three AAA batteries (not included). Wave the kit around, and you'll see light trails. You can also use a camera with a medium - long exposure to capture beautiful light paintings. To upload your custom designs, design 8 - pixel tall images in any drawing program, import them into our software, and connect the kit to your Windows or Mac computer's USB port. As for Linux support, it's still in testing. When it comes to maintenance, keep the kit dry and away from extreme temperatures. If you're not using it for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage. If you encounter any issues, refer back to our detailed tutorial with full - color images.