Introduction: Custom ARGB Led Light PC Motherboard Sync With 3D Infinity Mirror Logo
I made a Hexagon Infinity Mirror with dual color Logo with ARGB Led which can be controlled by any ARGB software like Gigabyte RGB Fusion, ASUS Aura Sync , MSI Mystic Light or thirdy party software.This Hexagon Logo can be synced with other Lighting & Fan. All you have to do is just connect the LED to ARGB port in your motherboard. Nowadays all PC motherboard have ARGB port. And you change the color/pattern of all Fan & Lights with software.And for creating this 3D Infinity mirror you don't need glass. It's easy to do & cheap. And believe me it looks awesome far better than my video with naked eye.
Supplies
You need the following items below
- 6"x6" Acrylic Sheet 3mm X 2
- Mirror Film
- Hexagon Mirror sticker
- WS1812B Led strip 1 meter
- 3 Pin male Jack
Step 1: 3D Printing Logo
First you need to 3D print the Hexagon Wall & Logos.You need to print the logo/text with maximum of 1 mm of height. I designed this with Tinkercad. You need print the Logo top side with Black paint & rear side with White. And Hexagon with chrome spray paint. But If you don't have 3D printer no issue you can make the Hexagon wall by cutting Cardboard & bending. For making Logo or text You can take print it on self Adhesive sticker & cut it.
You can download the 3D .stl files below.
Step 2: Making the Base
First we need to cut the cardboard to fill up the empty space inside the cabinet as shown in the picture or video.Next spay paint the board with Black or White according to your PC case color. Next Insert the Hexagon stickers on it. And peel of the top layer to reveal the mirror.Next drill a hole at lower end of Hexagon sticker for wires to pass through. And finally place Hexagon frame with adhesive.
Step 3: LED Installation
For This ARGB (Addressable LED) you need WS1812B led strip 1 meter. This led works on 5 volt and has 3 pin Positive,Ground & Data . Now cut the led strip with 21 leds & make 2 strips. solder one end with wire & check the arrow which shows the direction of flow. View the image or video. Though i cut it on 20 led and later have to solder another led to make it 21. Now peel the back cover & stick to Hexagon frame and pass the wires through hole. Next solder all the common Positive,Ground & Data wire in to 3 Pin male connector . Finally put double sided tape at the back of cardboard so that you stick it to PC Case.
Step 4: Making Top Cover
Now you need to cut the Acrylic Sheet & make top cover. First mark the outline of Hexagon Frame & cut the Acrylic sheet. We will make two type of top cover one with Frosted sides & another normal. Use masking tape cover the side & use sand paper to give a hexagon side frosted look. Next spray soap water & stick the Mirror film & press it with a card wrapped with a soft cloth so that no bubbles are left inside the mirror film. Next trim the edges. In frosted Acrylic Sheet stick the film on smooth side.
Now paste the logo with adhesive in reverse way on the Acrylic top cover. i.e. White color outside & black color inside.You should paste it on Acrylic side not on the mirror side. Finally with adhesive paste the Acrylic top cover facing mirror outside & Logo Inside.Check the video for more detailed instruction.
Step 5: Connecting the Led
Now stick the cardboard case with Hexagon on PC case after peeling off the double side tape. Check the motherboard manual for header info. Plug the 3 pin wire that comes with your motherboard on ARGB header & at the end you will fine a 3 pin female plug which you need to connect with Your Led male plug ... that's it. You are done open the ARGB software like Gigabyte RGB Fusion, ASUS Aura Sync , MSI Mystic Light or thirdy party software. I have a Gigabyte board which has 2 ARGB header you can connect it to any one of it. There you will also find 4 pin RGB header which is different works on 12 volt don't use it. Now just enjoy the show check the video.