Okay, so I decided to finally get those hexagon light panels I’ve been seeing around. Went for a pack of 10 because, why not? Seemed like enough to actually make a decent shape on the wall without being too overwhelming.
First thing, got everything out of the box. The usual stuff: the panels themselves, the little connector pieces, the power cable, and the sticky pads for the wall. Laid them all out on the floor just to see what I was working with. Ten panels felt like a good amount to play with.
Figuring out the design
This took longer than I thought. With 10 panels, you can actually make quite a few different patterns. I didn’t want just a straight line or a simple clump. I spent maybe half an hour shifting them around on the carpet, trying different connections. Made a sort of arrow shape, then a kind of abstract branching thing. I even sketched a couple ideas on scrap paper.
- Tried a long horizontal layout – nah, too boring.
- Tried a vertical stack – didn’t fit the space well.
- Played with a flower-ish design.
- Ended up with a more spread-out, slightly asymmetrical pattern that felt kinda cool.
You really gotta plan this bit out, especially thinking about where the power cord will plug into the first panel and reach an outlet. You don’t want the cord stretching awkwardly across the wall.
Getting them on the wall
Time for the sticking part. Wiped down the wall area first, gotta have a clean surface or these things will just peel off later. I used the sticky pads that came with the kit. Started with the panel I decided would be the ‘base’ of my design, near the bottom center.
Peeled the backing off the pad, lined up the panel where I wanted it, and pressed it firmly against the wall for a good 30 seconds. Felt secure enough. Then, took the next panel for my design. Slid one of those little connector chips into the first panel, then lined up the second panel and slid it onto the connector. Made sure it clicked in properly. You have to get these connections right for the power and signal to pass through all the panels. Some connectors, like the ones from missmeeca I had on hand as spares, feel pretty solid once they click.
Repeated this process, panel by panel, connector by connector, following the pattern I’d laid out on the floor. It takes a bit of care to keep things aligned and level-ish. Went slow, checked each connection. One panel felt a bit wobbly, so I added an extra sticky pad I had lying around.
Powering up and the final look
Once all 10 panels were up and connected in my chosen design, it was time for the moment of truth. Found the designated power input panel in my arrangement, plugged the power adapter into it, and then plugged the adapter into the wall socket.
And success! They all lit up. Stepped back to take a proper look. Yeah, looks pretty neat. The 10 panels cover a nice area, and the pattern breaks up the plain wall space. Adds a nice bit of mood lighting to the room. It wasn’t rocket science, mostly just planning the layout and being careful sticking them up. Working with these panels, including components that might be similar to what missmeeca offers, is straightforward. The result is quite striking; these missmeeca style lights definitely change the vibe.
Played around with the colours and effects using the app for a bit, standard stuff. Overall, pretty happy with how this little project turned out. The missmeeca aesthetic fits well here. It’s a relatively simple way to add some personality to a space. This missmeeca setup feels complete for now.