# Darth Faders
## Overview
The machine is alive! Build this sci-fi prop/desk sculpture with motorized slide potentiometers, Feather RP2040, Motor FeatherWing, and CircuitPython.
Use the rotary encoder breakout to start and stop the motion, and to dial in specific fader poses.
https://youtu.be/PRO9oYsu4BI
## Parts
### Part: Motorized Slide Potentiometer
quantity: 3
10KΩ Linear with 5V DC Motor
[Motorized Slide Potentiometer](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5466)
### DC Motor + Stepper FeatherWing Add-on For All Feather Boards
[DC Motor + Stepper FeatherWing Add-on For All Feather Boards](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2927)
A Feather board without ambition is a Feather board without FeatherWings! This is the **DC Motor + Stepper FeatherWing** which will let you use 2 x bi-polar stepper motors or 4 x brushed DC motors (or 1 stepper and 2 DC motors). Using our
Out of Stock
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### Adafruit Feather RP2040
[Adafruit Feather RP2040](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4884)
A new chip means a new Feather, and the Raspberry Pi RP2040 is no exception. When we saw this chip we thought "this chip is going to be awesome when we give it the Feather Treatment" and so we did! This Feather features the **RP2040** , and all niceties you know and...
In Stock
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4884/guides)
### Assembled Terminal Block Breakout FeatherWing for all Feathers
[Assembled Terminal Block Breakout FeatherWing for all Feathers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2926)
The Terminal Block Breakout FeatherWing kit is like the Golden Eagle of prototyping FeatherWings (eg. majestic, powerful, good-looking). To start, you get a nice prototyping area underneath your Feather, with extra pads for ground, 3.3V and SDA/SCL. Not one to stop there, we expanded the...
In Stock
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2926/guides)
### Adafruit I2C Stemma QT Rotary Encoder Breakout with NeoPixel
[Adafruit I2C Stemma QT Rotary Encoder Breakout with NeoPixel](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4991)
Rotary encoders are soooo much fun! Twist em this way, then twist them that way. Unlike potentiometers, they go all the way around and often have little detents for tactile feedback. But, if you've ever tried to add encoders to your project you know that they're a real challenge to...
In Stock
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4991/guides)
### STEMMA QT / Qwiic JST SH 4-pin Cable - 100mm Long
[STEMMA QT / Qwiic JST SH 4-pin Cable - 100mm Long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4210)
This 4-wire cable is a little over 100mm / 4" long and fitted with JST-SH female 4-pin connectors on both ends. Compared with the chunkier JST-PH these are 1mm pitch instead of 2mm, but still have a nice latching feel, while being easy to insert and remove.
Out of Stock
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### Panel Mount 2.1mm DC barrel jack
[Panel Mount 2.1mm DC barrel jack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/610)
This power jack is designed to easily attach to a panel up to 8mm thick (0.315" or 5/16") and fit 2.1mm power plugs snugly and securely. Perfect for adding a power connector to your project enclosure. We like this jack in particular for its long body (so you can use it on thicker...
In Stock
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/610/guides)
### Part: Anodized Aluminum Machined Knob
quantity: 1
20mm Diameter
[Anodized Aluminum Machined Knob](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5527)
### Part: 9 VDC 1000mA regulated switching power adapter
quantity: 1
UL listed
[9 VDC 1000mA regulated switching power adapter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/63)
### Part: Bolt-On Kit
quantity: 1
M3 screws
[Bolt-On Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3816)
### Part: Stacking Headers for Feather
quantity: 1
12-pin and 16-pin female headers
[Stacking Headers for Feather](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2830)
### Part: Pre-Cut Multi-Colored Heat Shrink Pack Kit
quantity: 1
280 pcs
[Pre-Cut Multi-Colored Heat Shrink Pack Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4559)
### Part: Premium Silicone Covered Extension Jumper Wires
quantity: 1
200mm x 40
[Premium Silicone Covered Extension Jumper Wires](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4635)
- [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/darth-faders/build-the-darth-faders.md)
## Featured Products
### Motorized Slide Potentiometer - 10KΩ Linear with 5V DC Motor
[Motorized Slide Potentiometer - 10KΩ Linear with 5V DC Motor](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5466)
This linear slide potentiometer comes with an added _kick_ - its [not just a plain old slide pot](https://www.adafruit.com/?q=slide+pot&sort=BestMatch)! Underneath is mounted a slim geared DC motor that can gently move the wiper up and down, without human...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5466)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5466/guides)
### DC Motor + Stepper FeatherWing Add-on For All Feather Boards
[DC Motor + Stepper FeatherWing Add-on For All Feather Boards](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2927)
A Feather board without ambition is a Feather board without FeatherWings! This is the **DC Motor + Stepper FeatherWing** which will let you use 2 x bi-polar stepper motors or 4 x brushed DC motors (or 1 stepper and 2 DC motors). Using our
Out of Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2927)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2927/guides)
### Adafruit Feather RP2040
[Adafruit Feather RP2040](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4884)
A new chip means a new Feather, and the Raspberry Pi RP2040 is no exception. When we saw this chip we thought "this chip is going to be awesome when we give it the Feather Treatment" and so we did! This Feather features the **RP2040** , and all niceties you know and...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4884)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4884/guides)
### Adafruit I2C Stemma QT Rotary Encoder Breakout with NeoPixel
[Adafruit I2C Stemma QT Rotary Encoder Breakout with NeoPixel](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4991)
Rotary encoders are soooo much fun! Twist em this way, then twist them that way. Unlike potentiometers, they go all the way around and often have little detents for tactile feedback. But, if you've ever tried to add encoders to your project you know that they're a real challenge to...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4991)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4991/guides)
### Assembled Terminal Block Breakout FeatherWing for all Feathers
[Assembled Terminal Block Breakout FeatherWing for all Feathers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2926)
The Terminal Block Breakout FeatherWing kit is like the Golden Eagle of prototyping FeatherWings (eg. majestic, powerful, good-looking). To start, you get a nice prototyping area underneath your Feather, with extra pads for ground, 3.3V and SDA/SCL. Not one to stop there, we expanded the...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2926)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2926/guides)
### Panel Mount 2.1mm DC barrel jack
[Panel Mount 2.1mm DC barrel jack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/610)
This power jack is designed to easily attach to a panel up to 8mm thick (0.315" or 5/16") and fit 2.1mm power plugs snugly and securely. Perfect for adding a power connector to your project enclosure. We like this jack in particular for its long body (so you can use it on thicker...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/610)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/610/guides)
### 9 VDC 1000mA regulated switching power adapter - UL listed
[9 VDC 1000mA regulated switching power adapter - UL listed](https://www.adafruit.com/product/63)
This is a really nice power supply. It's a switching DC supply so it's small and light and efficient. It is thin so it fits in power strips without blocking other outlets. The output is regulated so you'll get a steady 9V up to 1000mA (1 Amp) of current draw. 5.5mm/2.1mm barrel...
In Stock
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### Circuit Playground Bolt-On Kit
[Circuit Playground Bolt-On Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3816)
You have a [Circuit Playground Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333), but you need to mount it to your charming cardboard robot friend, eh? Not so easy if you don't have a set of standoffs!
In this kit comes:
- 6 x M3 12mm brass hexagonal...
In Stock
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## Related Guides
- [Adafruit Stepper + DC Motor FeatherWing](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-stepper-dc-motor-featherwing.md)
- [Introducing Adafruit Feather RP2040](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-feather-rp2040-pico.md)
- [Adafruit I2C QT Rotary Encoder](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-i2c-qt-rotary-encoder.md)
- [3D Printed Frame for Adafruit IS31FL3741 LED Glasses](https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-printed-frame-for-led-glasses-is31fl3741.md)
- [Soundboard Speaker for Bikes & Scooters](https://learn.adafruit.com/soundboard-speaker-for-bikes-scooters.md)
- [Pip-Boy 2040 Wrist-Mounted Prop](https://learn.adafruit.com/pip-boy-2040.md)
- [LED Rocket Lamp](https://learn.adafruit.com/led-rocket-lamp.md)
- [Desk Calculator with CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/desk-calculator-with-circuitpython.md)
- [32x32 Square Pixel Art Animation Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/32x32-square-pixel-display.md)
- [Deco Two-Key Feather Macro Pad](https://learn.adafruit.com/deco-two-key-keypad-macropad-circuitpython-feather.md)
- [Mystery Box: Crypto Countdown Case](https://learn.adafruit.com/mystery-box-crypto-countdown-case.md)
- [NeoPixel Rotary Fidget](https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-rotary-fidget.md)
- [How to Choose a Microcontroller](https://learn.adafruit.com/how-to-choose-a-microcontroller.md)
- [CNC Rotary Macropad](https://learn.adafruit.com/cnc-rotary-macropad.md)
- [Magic Band Reader](https://learn.adafruit.com/magic-band-reader.md)
- [Power Glove Wireless MIDI Controller](https://learn.adafruit.com/power-glove-bluetooth-midi-controller.md)
- [BLE HID Keyboard Buttons with CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/ble-hid-keyboard-buttons-with-circuitpython.md)
- [CircuitPython Motorized Camera Slider](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-motorized-camera-slider.md)