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+Stardust Remixer
+================
+
+(name subject to change)
+
+The internet is now offering [LED strips](https://www.ebay.com/itm/5M-2835-LED-Flexible-Strip-Light-1200LEDS-IP67-Tube-Waterproof-12V-Ultra-Bright/282513223708) that produce 170 lumen/watt and 650 lumen/$. We'll make our own sun if the one outside doesn't want to cooperate (i.e. >half the time).
+
+These things are 6-8A each and we want to PWM them at ~50kHz. Also PCB design is fun.
+
+Requirements
+============
+
+- [LED Strip](https://www.ebay.com/itm/5M-2835-LED-Flexible-Strip-Light-1200LEDS-IP67-Tube-Waterproof-12V-Ultra-Bright/282513223708)
+- [power supply](https://www.ebay.com/itm/231888936644?var=531117765097)
+- [the pcb](https://pub.yori.cc/exp/) (from seeed or oshpark or pcbway)
+- [components](https://pub.yori.cc/exp/sr_1.html)
+- [ESP-01](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=esp-01) or raspberry pi to control it.
+
+TODO
+====
+- [ ] [pcb](./pcb/) - [outputs](https://pub.yori.cc/exp/)
+- [ ] case
+- [ ] programming
+- [ ] control software
+
+License
+======
+CC-BY-SA