Fibonacci Spiral NeoPixel Clock – An Arduino Uno Art Display That Tells Time in Light

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

Turn your desk or wall into a conversation starter with a clock that draws the current time as flowing arcs of colour on a Fibonacci spiral. Five WS2812B LED rings, arranged by hand in the golden ratio, light up hour, minute, and second arcs against a deep black breadboard canvas. The DS3231 precision RTC keeps time accurate to seconds, even through power cuts. Ideal for science fair exhibits, home decor, or exploring the intersection of math, art, and embedded coding.

What You'll Build

You'll assemble a fully functional clock where 60 individually addressable NeoPixels trace time’s path across a logarithmic spiral. Each LED ring snaps onto the breadboard in a layout you calculate and refine, creating a glowing symbol of nature’s most famous number sequence. Once powered, the Arduino reads the RTC and paints smooth colour transitions that shift with every passing minute.

What You'll Learn

• Program WS2812B addressable LEDs using FastLED and coordinated colour blending for hour/minutes/second representation
• Interface a DS3231 real-time clock module over I2C and retrieve precise time data for timekeeping projects
• Translate the Fibonacci spiral geometry into a physical layout using five 12-LED rings and measure the golden angle
• Debug C++ code on Arduino IDE, handle power filtering with capacitors, and use tactile buttons to switch modes

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

CBSE Class 11–12 students building physics or computer science practicals, B.Tech ECE/EEE first-years exploring microcontrollers, Smart India Hackathon participants needing a ready-to-showcase hardware piece, and ATL Tinkering Lab mentors who want a visually stunning STEM activity. Also a brilliant add-on for IIT/NIT/VIT/BITS club workshops on embedded design or generative art. If you have ever wanted to hold a working fractal in your hands, this kit delivers.

Built and Backed by Compoden

Every Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.