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Magic GIF Ball Powered By Raspberry Pi -- Episode 495

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Magic GIF Ball Powered By Raspberry Pi

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Life is full of tough choices, so why not let a children’s toy make those decisions for you? The Magic 8-Ball is a classic toy for finding out if your crush feels the same way about you or for finding out if the Soviets are about to invade your playground. While this may have been a fine toy for the 20th century, communication has changed quite a bit recently, so for today’s build DJ will be reimagining the technology for a more modern audience. Should you stick around and build your own? It is decidedly so.

 

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Product NameManufacturerQuantityBuy Kit
Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+Raspberry Pi1Buy Now
PowreBoost 1000Adafruit1Buy Now
PLA FilamentVERBATIM1Buy Now
Tactile SwitchAPEM1Buy Now

 

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LiOn Battery 1800 mAh

1.3 240x240 IPS LCD ST7789

Adafruit Pushbutton Power Switch

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  • colintravis
    colintravis over 3 years ago +4
    It seems like a few of the components that were printed are missing from the resources package. The insert for the battery, and the insert for the tilt sensor seem to be missing from the folder.
  • sasanamir
    sasanamir over 4 years ago +3
    Be happy to pay you to make one!
  • kaic_lab
    kaic_lab over 4 years ago +2
    Love this idea. So much fun.
  • BBall
    BBall over 2 years ago

    Hello. Could you please tell me where I can find the code and the Fusion 360 files ? Thnak you very much. KR. BBall

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    BBall over 2 years ago

    Where can I find de the software and the Fusion 360 files ? Thank you.

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  • oberman77
    oberman77 over 3 years ago in reply to colintravis

    I'm having the same problem

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  • JonPointer
    JonPointer over 3 years ago in reply to mayermakes

    OK, thank you!

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  • JonPointer
    JonPointer over 3 years ago in reply to JonPointer

    Note - I can't seem to edit my original question - so my updated question is, where do I find the wiring diagram and are there any more detailed build instructions?  I see the resources file for the python program and the STL files.  Thanks!

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  • mayermakes
    mayermakes over 3 years ago in reply to JonPointer

    there is no wiring diagram I'm aware of, you can all extrapolate from the code:
    disp = ST7789.ST7789(
        port=0,
        cs=ST7789.BG_SPI_CS_FRONT,  # BG_SPI_CS_BACK or BG_SPI_CS_FRONT
        dc=9,
        backlight=19,               # 18 for back BG slot, 19 for front BG slot.
        spi_speed_hz=80 * 1000 * 1000
    )

    # Initialize display.
    disp.begin()
    button = Button(2)

    its just an SPI display and a button.

    use whatever SPI pins are available on your mcu and whatever pin you want to use for the button.

    power and ground are of course also needed.

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  • JonPointer
    JonPointer over 3 years ago in reply to mayermakes

    Thank you.  Sorry, I should have been more clear.  I saw that, but all it has is the python program and the STL files.  I don't find the wiring diagram anywhere.  Any ideas where that is?  Thank you again!  (I'll also try and edit my original question if it will let me).

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  • mayermakes
    mayermakes over 3 years ago in reply to JonPointer

    you find it under "Attachments" below the videos descrioption.
    here is the link so you find it no matter what: /cfs-file/__key/commentfiles/6b577b8c04704e209d29b6772bf67243-1d73f938-cb0f-4370-8862-4a145f5230e0/MagicGIFBall_5F00_Resources.zip

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  • JonPointer
    JonPointer over 3 years ago

    Hello!  Great project - thank you for sharing this!  I'm new to this community, so I may be missing something, but I'm confused where I find the support files.  In the video you mention wiring diagram, code, etc., but all I see here are the video, a primary parts list, and the STL files.  Where do I go to find the wiring diagram, any code needed, more detailed instructions, etc.?  
    Thank you for the information.  I would really love to build this!
    Jon

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  • hoskins355
    hoskins355 over 3 years ago in reply to roadreaper

    I made mine use a usb cable for power. It was kind of slow to boot, so I just leave mine plugged in so it is always ready. I ran the usb cable out the hole used for the button. But if you need a battery holder that should be pretty easy to design in fusion 360.

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