This is a completed-ish work that uses
- Python (TKinter, mss, and NumPy mainly)
- the ESP8266 Microcontroller (using the very well written FastLED library)
- the WS2812B led chip
- 3D printing through FreeCAD
- Circuit board design through KiCAD
Provides a fast, fully customizable backlight that updates with the colors on the margin of your screen.
Features and todo
- Close to icon tray
- Consume less than 7% CPU with an AMD Ryzen 1600 and using 24FPS
- Allow full customize sequence for multiple monitors
- Automatically determine monitor orientation and locations
- "Compile" and release ready-to-go binary
- Finish 3D printed track design for easy backlight packaging
- Finish KiCAD PCB design for more polished end product
- Post writeup on construction and tutorial on assembly