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Chameleon Scarf Overview

Chameleon Scarf

Changes color to match!

by Becky Stern

published May 22, 2013, last edited May 22, 2013

posted in Sensors/ Light Arduino Compatibles/ Adafruit FLORA Wearables

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Play Video: Chameleon Scarf 2.0 with FLORA Color Sensor

Ever wish your clothes could change color to match each other? Make a chameleon scarf to match every outfit using the Flora color sensor and 12 color-changing LED pixels diffused by a ruffly knit scarf.

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Getting Started with FLORA
Flora NeoPixels
Adafruit Color Sensors
Conductive Thread

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Play Video: Chameleon Scarf with FLORA Color Sensor

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