# Color Spinner Camera Ring Light ## Overview Photography lighting is a tricky business. This project aims to create an easy add-on that can work with any camera, film or digital, to illuminate subjects and scenes with custom colors.  To add an extra fun element to this ring light, we can select the color by turning a color wheel, the color that is above the light sensor on the CircuitPlayground will be the color displayed! This project is a fun introduction to soldering and coding, and is easy to adapt for different lighting purposes. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/074/845/medium800/makecode_A69E533D-6498-4BA6-BD85-B86D859B2E03.jpg?1556055092) ## The Electronics ### Circuit Playground Express [Circuit Playground Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333) **Circuit Playground Express** is the next step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. We've taken the original Circuit Playground Classic and made it even better! Not only did we pack even more sensors in, we also made it even easier to... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3333/guides) ![A Black woman's manicured hand holds a round microcontroller with lit up LEDs.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3333-05.jpg) ### NeoPixel Ring - 24 x 5050 RGBW LEDs w/ Integrated Drivers [NeoPixel Ring - 24 x 5050 RGBW LEDs w/ Integrated Drivers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2862) What is better than smart RGB LEDs? Smart RGB+White LEDs! These NeoPixel rings now have 4 LEDs in them (red, green, blue _and_ white) for excellent lighting effects. Round and round and round they go!   **This is the 24 LED RGBW NeoPixel Ring in Natural White**.... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2862) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2862/guides) ![NeoPixel Ring with 24 x 5050 RGBW LEDs lighting up rainbow and white](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-videos/640x480/2862-01.jpg) ### JST 2-pin Extension Cable with On/Off Switch - JST PH2 [JST 2-pin Extension Cable with On/Off Switch - JST PH2](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3064) By popular request - we now have a way you can turn on-and-off Lithium Polymer batteries without unplugging them. This **PH2 Female/Male JST 2-pin Extension Cable ** comes with an in-line **Switch** - click once to turn on, click again to turn off.... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3064) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3064/guides) ![Top view shot of JST 2-pin Extension Cable with On/Off Switch.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3064-02.jpg) ### Part: Small Alligator Clip to Male Jumper quantity: 1 Bundle of 6 Pieces [Small Alligator Clip to Male Jumper](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3448) ### Part: USB cable - USB A to Micro-B quantity: 1 3 feet [USB cable - USB A to Micro-B](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) ### Part: Female/Male 'Extension' Jumper Wires quantity: 1 Premium 20 x 6" [Female/Male 'Extension' Jumper Wires](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1954) ### Part: Female/Female Jumper Wires quantity: 1 Premium 20 x 3" (75mm) [Female/Female Jumper Wires](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1951) ### Part: 10K potentiometer quantity: 1 Panel Mount (Breadboard Friendly) [10K potentiometer](https://www.adafruit.com/product/562) ### Part: Potentiometer Knob quantity: 1 Soft Touch T18 - White [Potentiometer Knob](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2047) ## Materials In addition to the electronics, for this project you will also need: - Scrap cardboard - Paper and color printer - [Double-sided foam tape](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003W0R4PE/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_Y2SGBb4DV10TX) - Scissors or hobby knife ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/074/881/medium800thumb/leds_brightness_changer.2019-04-19_16_48_18.jpg?1556128514) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/camera-ring-light-with-cpx/the-circuit.md) ## Featured Products ### Circuit Playground Express [Circuit Playground Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333) **Circuit Playground Express** is the next step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. We've taken the original Circuit Playground Classic and made it even better! Not only did we pack even more sensors in, we also made it even easier to... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3333/guides) ### USB cable - USB A to Micro-B [USB cable - USB A to Micro-B](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) This here is your standard A to micro-B USB cable, for USB 1.1 or 2.0. Perfect for connecting a PC to your Metro, Feather, Raspberry Pi or other dev-board or microcontroller Approximately 3 feet / 1 meter long Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/592/guides) ### NeoPixel Ring - 24 x 5050 RGB LED with Integrated Drivers [NeoPixel Ring - 24 x 5050 RGB LED with Integrated Drivers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1586) Round and round and round they go! 24 ultra bright smart LED NeoPixels are arranged in a circle with 2.6" (66mm) outer diameter. The rings are 'chainable' - connect the output pin of one to the input pin of another. Use only one microcontroller pin to control as many as you can... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1586) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1586/guides) ### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery Ideal For Feathers - 3.7V 400mAh [Lithium Ion Polymer Battery Ideal For Feathers - 3.7V 400mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3898) Lithium-ion polymer (also known as 'lipo' or 'lipoly') batteries are thin, light, and powerful. The output ranges from 4.2V when completely charged to 3.7V. This battery has a capacity of **400mAh** for a total of about 1.9 Wh. If you need a larger (or smaller!)... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3898) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3898/guides) ### Small Alligator Clip to Male Jumper Wire Bundle - 6 Pieces [Small Alligator Clip to Male Jumper Wire Bundle - 6 Pieces](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3448) When working with unusual non-header-friendly surfaces, these handy cables will be your best friends! No longer will you have long, cumbersome strands of alligator clips. These compact jumper cables have a premium male header on one end and a grippy mini alligator clip on the... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3448) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3448/guides) ### Swivel-Head Pan Tilt (PTZ) Shoe Mount Adapter [Swivel-Head Pan Tilt (PTZ) Shoe Mount Adapter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2464) This **Swivel-Head Pan-Tilt (PTZ) Shoe Mount Adapter **allows you to attach something with standard 1/4" machine screw mount to a camera's shoe mount,  with free range of motion! Loosen the side screw and the ball-joint is free to move all around, then... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2464) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2464/guides) ### Panel Mount 10K potentiometer (Breadboard Friendly) [Panel Mount 10K potentiometer (Breadboard Friendly)](https://www.adafruit.com/product/562) This potentiometer is a two-in-one, good in a breadboard or with a panel. It's a fairly standard linear taper 10K ohm potentiometer, with a grippy shaft. It's smooth and easy to turn, but not so loose that it will shift on its own. We like this one because the legs are 0.2" apart... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/562) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/562/guides) ### Potentiometer Knob - Soft Touch T18 - White [Potentiometer Knob - Soft Touch T18 - White](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2047) _Oh say can you see_ _By the knob's early light..._ Sorry - we thought that was clever.  And while it wasn't really, this potentiometer knob definitely is.  It's a... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2047) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2047/guides) ## Related Guides - [Adafruit Circuit Playground Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-circuit-playground-express.md) - [Unicorn Christmas Stocking with Rainbow Lights & Sound](https://learn.adafruit.com/unicorn-christmas-stocking-with-lights-sound.md) - [Mouse Painter: Emulate Mice with MakeCode ](https://learn.adafruit.com/mouse-painter-emulate-mice-with-makecode.md) - [Make a Snow Globe with Circuit Playground Express & MakeCode](https://learn.adafruit.com/make-a-snowglobe-with-circuit-playground-makecode.md) - [Crawling Baby Sea Turtle Robot](https://learn.adafruit.com/baby-turtle-makecode.md) - [Circuit Playground Express Compass](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuit-playground-express-compass.md) - [Crickit Harmonic Drawing Machine](https://learn.adafruit.com/crickit-harmonic-drawing-machine.md) - [Adabot Operation Game](https://learn.adafruit.com/adabot-operation-game.md) - [Jack-o-Theremin](https://learn.adafruit.com/jack-o-theremin.md) - [Circuit Playground Seashell Pendant](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuit-playground-seashell-pendant.md) - [Crickit Powered Dancin' Snowman!](https://learn.adafruit.com/crickit-powered-dancin-snowman.md) - [Simon Game Clone with Circuit Playground Express and CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/simon-game-clone-with-circuitplayground-express-and-circuitpython.md) - [Compost Friend!](https://learn.adafruit.com/compost-optimization-machine.md) - [CircuitPython Basics: Analog Inputs & Outputs](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-basics-analog-inputs-and-outputs.md) - [NeoPixels on Raspberry Pi](https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixels-on-raspberry-pi.md) - [Blues Playground](https://learn.adafruit.com/blues-playground.md)