When it comes to anime-themed Raspberry Pi projects, it just makes sense there would be a natural overlap with the technological-oriented mecha genre. From giant robots to cool sci-fi gadgets, there's loads of potential for fans who want to bring a little piece of their favorite series home. Today we've got a really cool project to share from a maker named Rob who has spruced up his Gundam figurine using a Raspberry Pi Pico with what he calls a Gundam Cyberdeck.
This project takes your average Gundam and transforms it into a much more illuminating experience by employing LEDs. While it's cool enough to see a Gundam suited up with lights, Rob wasn't satisfied with lights that simply turn on. He wanted something more dynamic and interactive that play on the storytelling elements of the Gundam. The end result is a fully customizable Gundam light show, complete with 16 individual LEDs and a control panel made from scratch.
