01. The board
ML01 is a DIY LED board based on the Raspberry Pi Pico 2W microcontroller. Designed for enthusiasts and makers who want to learn, build, and modify their own lighting solutions with fun and freedom.
Key features
đĄ LED Circle
16 yellow LEDs driven by 2x TPIC drivers for efficient power management
đšī¸ Control Modes
Several operating modes manually controlled with 2 physical buttons
đ Web Interface
Wireless remote control and complete log consultation via autonomous Microdot server
đĄ Mode FULL
All the LEDs are lit up to illuminate your world
đ Mode CHASE
Minutes displayed with 1 LED positioned thanks to the synchronization with NTP server
đģ Upgradable
The open firmware allows functionality to evolve almost without limits
đ§ DIY Friendly
THT components for easy hand-soldering, maintenance and sustainability
đ Easy to plug in
With the 12.5W power supply included or directly from your PC's USB port
đ Affordable cost
Low consumption and small price because you also participate in the assembly
Photo gallery
Next steps & availability
02. Intelligent open source
I trust in a transparent & intelligent open source approach, which is balanced between sharing knowledge and sustaining independent makers. I've lost count of the hours I've spent on this project because I'm doing it out of passion in my free time and because I have a genuine need for this kind of device.
The idea of sharing all of this with everyone came later and requires additional work to deliver the most polished and well-documented product possible. It's utopian to believe that open source means 100% free, and small enthusiastic makers like us also need to cover our costs to continue. That's my philosophy.
What I share openly
đ ī¸ Want to modify or build your own version? All the technical information you need is freely available.
Files: .py, .html
License: MIT
Files: .md, .pdf
License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Files: .ods
License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Files: .pdf
License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Files: .stl, .stp
License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Files: .pdf
For full transparency
What stays proprietary
đ PCB design files (KiCad layouts, Gerbers, 3D of the assembled PCB) remain unpublished at this time in order to protect against counterfeits or cloned products that do not respect the approach shared here. PCB source files may be released later depending on project sustainability.
Built with open source projects
03. Freedom and Independence
Advertising is increasingly stifling the web, which was originally intended to be an open network. Rather than embracing mass marketing or other restrictive crowdfunding campaigns, I'm counting more on the maker community to grow this project and evolve in the right direction.
Why no ads?
- Stay free & independent as a priority
- Credibility through usefulness
- Reduce costs and stay affordable
- The maker & open source community is strong
- Time is on our side to build a solid future
Looking for maker partnerships
I'm actively seeking cross-promotion partnerships with fellow makers who share similar values. If you create complementary hardware, coding, tools, educational content, etc... let's collaborate! Some examples to start:
- Cross-promotion on our respective projects
- Guest blog posts featuring each other's products
- Creating new collaborative products together
- Purchasing components or equipment through group orders
- Joint presence at maker faires and events
News and releases
04. Get in touch
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