The Lol Shield Theatre
Lol Shield Theatre was an interactive animation platform I developed for the Arduino-powered Lol Shield. The project combined a web-based editor, an API, and firmware to allow users to create, share, and display animations on a 9x14 LED matrix.
Project Overview
- Web Application: A JavaScript-based editor where users could design pixel animations.
- Backend System: Stored and served animations via a REST API.
- Arduino Integration: A custom firmware and Python script enabled real-time animation playback.
The project was featured on Lady Ada’s blog and gained a small community of creators who shared animations.
While the original site is no longer live, this project remains an example of how embedded hardware can integrate with web-based tools to create interactive experiences.