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Synced NeoPixel Mickey Mouse Ears -- Episode 567

These light-up Mickey Ears show neopixel animations and sync with other ear hats for the ultimate Disney group attire! The sync is made possible with the Micro:bit’s internal radio to broadcast different animation modes. We designed animations to match the attractions across the park so we could really get into the theme of each ride. The templates and code for this project are available on the element14 community so you can make your own. See you at Disneyland!

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Bill of Material:

Product Name Manufacturer Quantity Buy Kit
Single Board Computer, micro:bit V2 Board BBC MICRO:BIT 1 Buy Now
2 X AAA BATTERY HOLDER WITH ON/OFF SWITCH & JST PH CONNECTOR ADAFRUIT 1 Buy Now
Battery, 1.5 V, AAA, Alkaline, 1.1 Ah, Raised Positive and Flat Negative, 10.5 mm MULTICOMP PRO 2 Buy Now
Wire / Ribbon Cable 3M 1 Buy Now
 

Additional Parts:

Screws and Bolts
1/4 inch craft foam
Glitter Paper
A Black Baseball Hat
Hot Glue / Glue Gun
Straight Pins

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  • Great to see you back for more. I like the 'craft' element to your projects - the combination of different materials resulting in a finish that's good enough to wear.

    Perhaps a dab of hot glue might help strengthen the connection of the wires to the end of the Neopixels, especially with the flexing of it being a wearable item.

    The group synchronisation over the radio was a great addition.       

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  • Great to see you back for more. I like the 'craft' element to your projects - the combination of different materials resulting in a finish that's good enough to wear.

    Perhaps a dab of hot glue might help strengthen the connection of the wires to the end of the Neopixels, especially with the flexing of it being a wearable item.

    The group synchronisation over the radio was a great addition.       

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