/Butterfly-Brooch

Adafruit Trinket sketch for NeoPixels in a butterfly-shaped case

Primary LanguageC++

NeoPixel Butterfly Brooch

butterfly brooch

Description:

A butterfly-shaped case that contains 6 NeoPixels that can change color at the push of a button. Wearable as a brooch by attaching a magnetic badge holder on the back of the case.

Full instructions: https://www.hackster.io/thisoldgeek/neopixel-butterfly-brooch-1c6ad5

Required Hardware:

  • Adafruit Trinket 3V
  • 6 NeoPixels
  • Adafruit LiPo Back Pack
  • Slide Switch
  • 6 mm Push Button
  • LED Diffuser
  • 150 mAh LiPo Battery
  • M3/5mm Machine Screws, magnetic badge holder, hot glue

Fabrication:

  • 3D print files in STL_and_Cura folder
  • 3D printed case required
  • See STL_and_Cura folder for 3D print settings
  • Laser Cut (or make from heavy paper) LED Diffuser - image in diffuser folder

Configuration:

  • Load sketch to Trinket via Arduino IDE

More Information:

See the build log at https://www.hackster.io/thisoldgeek/neopixel-butterfly-brooch-1c6ad5

Update 02-04-2018:

Initial install.