Valisha (Swahili: "to wear") - Custom beaded wristbands, crafted with precision.

Valisha is a custom beaded wristband service. Customers choose their design (country flags, names, custom patterns), and I create beautiful beaded wristbands using an automated bead printer that I'm building.

This is an open-source project - I'm documenting the entire build process so others can learn from it or build their own.

• 195+ Country Flags - Accurate patterns with proper proportions
• Custom Names - Your name spelled out in beads (A-Z supported)
• Custom Designs - Any pattern you can imagine
• Perfect Sizing - Measured to fit your wrist

valisha/
├── README.md              # This file
├── images/                # Sample product photos
├── docs/                  # Technical documentation
│   ├── HARDWARE_REQUIREMENTS.md  # Parts list for the printer
│   ├── SOFTWARE_ARCHITECTURE.md  # System design
│   ├── MECHANICAL_DESIGN.md      # Physical construction
│   ├── ELECTRICAL_DESIGN.md      # Circuits and wiring
│   ├── BEAD_PATTERN_SPEC.md      # How patterns work
│   └── USER_MANUAL.md            # Operating guide
├── firmware/              # ESP32 printer firmware
├── hardware/              # Schematics, PCB, 3D models
│   ├── schematics/
│   ├── pcb/
│   └── 3d-models/
└── webapp/                # Customer ordering website

• Project documentation
• Customer ordering website (React/TypeScript)
• Pattern system (flags + text rendering)
• Build prototype printer
• Firmware development
• Testing & calibration
• Launch service

I'm building an automated bead wristband printer from scratch. Key components:

Estimated build cost: ~$500

Full parts list: docs/HARDWARE_REQUIREMENTS.md

The customer-facing website lets users:

1. Choose a flag or enter their name
2. See a live bead pattern preview
3. Enter wrist size
4. Place an order

Tech stack: React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion

cd webapp
npm install
npm run dev

This is a personal project I'm building in public. Feel free to:

• Open issues with questions or suggestions
• Submit PRs for improvements
• Fork and build your own version

MIT License - See LICENSE for details.

Valisha - Wear Your Story