# Cosplay Floating LED Fireball with Motion Sensing
## Overview
https://youtu.be/tRJF3e_A3RE
Complete your cosplay with this Magical Item: a floating fireball that flares up at your command. Whether you're portraying Kael'thas Sunstrider from WoW or trading flaming shots with Super Mario and Luigi, this fireball will push your outfit over the top.
This is a very easy project, with no soldering required. The Circuit Playground board makes motion-sensing programmable lights a snap. Customize your colors and your animation speed with Microsoft MakeCode's drag-and-drop code editor. You'll be stopped for so many photos that you'll never make it to that panel discussion at DragonCon.
This project was inspired by [late-night browsing on Etsy](https://www.etsy.com/search?q=floating%20fireball%20cosplay), where a lot of creative makers have similar products. What makes this one special is the ability to customize your own light colors and flame colors, as well as the motion-sensitive flare up!
## Materials
### 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...
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3333/guides)
### Adafruit Circuit Playground Express or Bluefruit Enclosure
[Adafruit Circuit Playground Express or Bluefruit Enclosure](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3915)
We've got nice cases for many of our beloved boards, but the [Circuit Playground Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333) and [Circuit Playground Bluefruit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4333) has been left out of couture enclosure...
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3915/guides)
### DIY Ornament Kit - 7cm Diameter
[DIY Ornament Kit - 7cm Diameter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4035)
Have you put up with mainstream, uninspiring, low-tech tree ornaments for too long? This season why not deck the halls with _codes_ of holly?
This **DIY Ornament Kit** is just the right size (7 cm diameter) for [a...](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3362)
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4035/guides)
### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7v 100mAh
[Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7v 100mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1570)
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 ~100mAh for a total of about 0.4 Wh. If you need a larger battery,
In Stock
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1570/guides)
### Adafruit Micro Lipo - USB LiIon/LiPoly charger
[Adafruit Micro Lipo - USB LiIon/LiPoly charger](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1304)
Oh so adorable, this is the tiniest little lipo charger, so handy you can keep it any project box! Its also easy to use. Simply plug in the gold plated contacts into any USB port and a 3.7V/4.2V lithium polymer or lithium ion rechargeable battery into the JST plug on the other end. There are...
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1304/guides)
## You'll Also Need
- Cellophane gift wrap in your desired colors - get it at the craft or stationary store
- A heat gun or hair dryer
- A 3d Printer (or you can order the part online)
- Glue dots - [I used these from Scotch](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058FCFOG/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_2WRWWCFPRA8KHRR3TW76%20)
- [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/cosplay-fireball-prop-with-motion-sensing/3d-printing.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)
### Adafruit Circuit Playground Express or Bluefruit Enclosure
[Adafruit Circuit Playground Express or Bluefruit Enclosure](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3915)
We've got nice cases for many of our beloved boards, but the [Circuit Playground Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333) and [Circuit Playground Bluefruit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4333) has been left out of couture enclosure...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3915)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3915/guides)
### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7v 100mAh
[Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7v 100mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1570)
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 ~100mAh for a total of about 0.4 Wh. If you need a larger battery,
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1570)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1570/guides)
### DIY Ornament Kit - 7cm Diameter
[DIY Ornament Kit - 7cm Diameter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4035)
Have you put up with mainstream, uninspiring, low-tech tree ornaments for too long? This season why not deck the halls with _codes_ of holly?
This **DIY Ornament Kit** is just the right size (7 cm diameter) for [a...](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3362)
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4035)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4035/guides)
### Adafruit Micro Lipo - USB LiIon/LiPoly charger
[Adafruit Micro Lipo - USB LiIon/LiPoly charger](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1304)
Oh so adorable, this is the tiniest little lipo charger, so handy you can keep it any project box! Its also easy to use. Simply plug in the gold plated contacts into any USB port and a 3.7V/4.2V lithium polymer or lithium ion rechargeable battery into the JST plug on the other end. There are...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1304)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1304/guides)
## Related Guides
- [Adafruit Circuit Playground Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-circuit-playground-express.md)
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- [AdaBox 014](https://learn.adafruit.com/adabox014.md)
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