The LED Industrial Piercing project aimed to incorporate 0201 LEDs onto stud earrings, replacing the existing single LED setup. By using precision techniques, such as creating a custom circuit board sandwich and utilizing a pick and place machine, the LEDs were successfully placed on the earrings. Challenges included ensuring proper power draw and maintaining a small design. The end result was a unique and impressive pair of LED matrix earrings that were both functional and visually appealing. Additionally, the project included experimentation with flash photography to capture LED trails in still images. The detailed process and source code are available for reference on git.mitxela.com and github.
https://mitxela.com/projects/ledstud