17/07/2026
Celebrate Moon Day by building your own LED Rocket Lamp!
In this step-by-step tutorial, we'll show you how to laser cut the parts, assemble the rocket, wire the electronics, install WLED on an ESP8266 D1 Mini, and create a realistic rocket flame effect using addressable LED rings.
Whether you're a maker, educator, student or DIY enthusiast, this project is a fun way to combine laser cutting, electronics and programmable lighting into one unique desktop lamp.
CAD Files & Full Build Guide
👉 https://1ma.kr/ie9hd
Materials Used
WeMos – D1 mini PRO microcontroller development board
Addressable WS2812 5050 RGB Neopixel Rings – 12 Bit MakerBotics
Addressable WS2812 5050 RGB Neopixel Rings – 7 Bit MakerBotics
Shielded 3 Core Cable 7/0.5
Hook Up Cable – 1 Core 0.5mm – Black
Hook Up Cable – 1 Core 0.5mm – Blue
Hook Up Cable – 1 Core 0.5mm – Red
M2x5mm Bolt w/ Nut
M3 Button Head Screws
3D Printed Diffuser
800x500mm Sheet of 3mm Laser Ply or Cast Acrylic
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:57 Laser Cutting
02:06 Install WLED
02:54 Wiring the LED Rings
04:10 Wiring the D1 Mini
05:05 Assembly the Lighting Module
05:42 Build the Rocket
06:08 Programming the Lighting
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