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VOL-1 Volumetric POV Display

True 3D volumetric persistence-of-vision display

Timeline 3-4 months

Target 2026-07-15

Updated 2026-04-27

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Description

ESP32-S3 Mini rotor driving APA102C LED matrix. STM32G031 base station. Wireless inductive power (Qi 5W) to spinning rotor. TCRT5000 IR angular encoder. RF-300CA motor. BQ25895 USB-C charging. Key challenges: high-speed power delivery to rotating assembly and precise rotational synchronization. PCBs out for manufacture.

Tech Stack

ESP32-S3 STM32G031 APA102C Qi wireless KiCad

Tasks 4/10

☑ Topology selection (RP2040 vs ESP32-S3)
☑ Rotor schematic
☑ Base schematic
☑ PCB layouts
☐ PCB manufacture
☐ Component sourcing
☐ Soldering and bringup
☐ Wireless power validation
☐ Encoder calibration
☐ Pattern rendering firmware

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