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Magical Mistletoe
Step under the mistletoe and you'll get more than a kiss--the berries light up!
by Leslie Birch
This holiday shed some light on your relationship with glowing mistletoe. The magic comes from a motion sensor, Trinket and LED sequins. When motion under the mistletoe is sensed, the berries light up.
Naughty or Nice Machine
It knows if you have been Naughty or Nice!
by Brian Corteil
The Naughty or Nice machine is simply a bit of fun for the holidays. The machine works by taking a photo of the hand placed on the bottom plate. Using the openCV python computer vision library to count the number of red colour pixels, and display the result on the LCD screen.
Animated NeoPixel Glow Fur Scarf
Wrap up in light and motion
by Erin St Blaine
The perfect accessory to keep you warm and get you noticed. 6 different customizable animated color modes suit your mood or your outfit. This is a beginner project that's so versatile and fun that even advanced makers will want one.
FEATURED
Smart Bathroom App
Know when it's open for business.
by M. Szczepanski
The fast growing companies, like The Nerdery, quickly find that parking spots and bathrooms are a vital resource. We've experienced what it's like to not find an open stall and built a solution to an ongoing problem with technology.
FEATURED
Smart Bathroom App
Know when it's open for business.
by M. Szczepanski
The fast growing companies, like The Nerdery, quickly find that parking spots and bathrooms are a vital resource. We've experienced what it's like to not find an open stall and built a solution to an ongoing problem with technology.
Creating GIFs for SmartMatrix
Turn video and high resolution GIFs into 32x32 pixel GIFs
by Louis Beaudoin
It's really easy to create new 32x32 GIFs to play on your SmartMatrix. Use the best free online tools to convert video and high resolution animated GIFs with instructions in this guide.
The Pixif
A simple, efficient SPI front-end for NeoPixels
by David Littell
A PIC is used as a SPI Master to create a simple interface to up to 21845 NeoPixels. After being configured with the number of attached NeoPixels the Pixif continuously retrieves the RGB values via SPI and generates the NeoPixel GRB bitstream. The update rate may be throttled via a synchronization input. This approach frees the host processor to concentrate on its algorithms especially when its SPI Slave has DMA support.
The Pixif
A simple, efficient SPI front-end for NeoPixels
by David Littell
A PIC is used as a SPI Master to create a simple interface to up to 21845 NeoPixels. After being configured with the number of attached NeoPixels the Pixif continuously retrieves the RGB values via SPI and generates the NeoPixel GRB bitstream. The update rate may be throttled via a synchronization input. This approach frees the host processor to concentrate on its algorithms especially when its SPI Slave has DMA support.
The Pixif
A simple, efficient SPI front-end for NeoPixels
by David Littell
A PIC is used as a SPI Master to create a simple interface to up to 21845 NeoPixels. After being configured with the number of attached NeoPixels the Pixif continuously retrieves the RGB values via SPI and generates the NeoPixel GRB bitstream. The update rate may be throttled via a synchronization input. This approach frees the host processor to concentrate on its algorithms especially when its SPI Slave has DMA support.
Build your own Borg (BYOB)
Creating your own cyborg terror
by Jason Lemieux
Resistance is futile! The Borg are among Star Trek's most iconic and terrifying villains. Whether its for Halloween or your next Sci-Fi con, this guide will show how can easily put together a great looking Borg costume. By assimilating and adapting some other projects on the site it can really stand out.
Adafruit IO Basics: NeoPixel Controller
Control NeoPixels with Adafruit IO sliders
by Tyler Cooper
In this basic example of ways to interact with Adafruit IO, we use an Adafruit NeoPixel ring and control the RGB levels with three sliders on an AIO dashboard.
SmartMatrix Remote Controlled LED Art Display
Remote controlled display to brighten up any room
by Louis Beaudoin
Make a bright LED display to play back animated GIFs and patterns using a Teensy 3.1 and 32x32 pixel RGB LED Matrix. Sit back and control the light show from across the room through an IR remote
LED Lightbox
Build a decorative, programmable LED display pretty enough to hang on a wall!
by Sam Clippinger
If you're looking for a simple beginner project that'll produce something beautiful, this is the guide for you. It needs little more than a razor knife and a hot glue gun to put this one together, and it makes a great gift too!
DRAFT PUNK
The poor man's Daft Punk Helmet
by A. Sherwood
If you're like me, you loved the Adafruit Daft Punk helmet that showed up on our blog a few weeks ago... but, as my 3D printer is a little bit smaller than a TAZ, and funds and time are limited, I thought for Halloween I would make my own version, based around a $5 mask from Party City that looks a little bit like Cobra Commander.
Tiny TARDIS Pendant
Wear your Dr. Who
by Becky Stern
3D print a glowing TARDIS pendant or ornament! This easy project uses a coincell battery holder and three LED sequins to light up the inside of your favorite time machine.
The PICsellator
Veni, vidi, blinki
by David Littell
One PIC, some NeoPixels, a little math, and a big bucket of randomness.
The PICsellator
Veni, vidi, blinki
by David Littell
One PIC, some NeoPixels, a little math, and a big bucket of randomness.
The PICsellator
Veni, vidi, blinki
by David Littell
One PIC, some NeoPixels, a little math, and a big bucket of randomness.
NeoPixie Dust Bag
Make a GEMMA and NeoPixel Pixie Dust Bag
by John Park
Build a beautiful costume prop pixie dust bag that is powered by GEMMA, has selectable dust colors, and sparkles with magic!
LED Eye Prosthetic
Simple Cyborg Eyewear
by Tully Jagoe
This is a very simple project you can use to help make cyborg, demon, alien, or any other glowing eyes for your costuming needs. This will require some patience and a steady hand, and a couple of hours time.
SmartMatrix Animated GIF Player
Customize the display with your own GIF collection
by Louis Beaudoin
Want to add bright and colorful animations to your projects, or make a cool low resolution display? Play animated GIFs on a 32x32 pixel RGB LED Matrix using a Teensy 3.1 and microSD card with this guide.
Bandolier of Light
Bullets of pure love
by Becky Stern
Brighten up your militaristic Halloween costume with an illuminated bandolier made from NinjaFlex 3D printing filament and a strip of glowing NeoPixels.
Wireless Inductive Power Night Light
Nikola Tesla approved!
by Tyler Cooper
Create your own night light that harnesses the power of wireless energy. Change the brightness of the light by moving it away from the power module.
Unibeam
Shoot powerful LED lights, from your chest!
by Ruiz Brothers
3D Printed Unibeam, the infamous repulsion weapon!
Personal Torch 3000
Make a compact flashlight you can use camping, in your glove-box, or trick-or-treating!
by Rick Winscot
3D printing, PCB production, datasheets, surface mount components... all in a super easy project for your next hack-night.