Having a bad day? With the press of a button and your small desktop storage container erupts into flames, creating a perfect visual representation of how life often feels, and a cathartic way to express oneself.
How it Works
A servo motor opens the lid of the dumpster and a fan, powered by a DC motor, blows fake flames upwards. A Circuit Playground Express, programmed with MakeCode, controls the motors and illumination.
This project can be easily reprogrammed in MakeCode to take on different functions. A great beginner project, no soldering required!
Circuit Playground Express
PRODUCT ID: 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...
$24.95
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DC Toy / Hobby Motor - 130 Size
PRODUCT ID: 711
These are standard '130 size' DC hobby motors. They come with a wider operating range than most toy motors: from 4.5 to 9VDC instead of 1.5-4.5V. This range makes them perfect...
$1.95
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DC Motor Plastic Mount - 130 Size / 20mm Diameter
PRODUCT ID: 3843
We couldn't let the DC Gearbox "TT" motors have all the fun! If you're using some sort of motor, there's a...
$0.75
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Sub-micro Servo - SG51R
PRODUCT ID: 2201
This is just about the cutest, tiniest little micro servo we could find, even smaller than the 9 gram micro servos we love so much. It can rotate approximately 180 degrees (90 in...
$5.95
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USB cable - USB A to Micro-B
PRODUCT ID: 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...
$2.95
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3-Bladed Trifoil Propeller Fan for DC Motor
PRODUCT ID: 3896
Sprockets, wheels, and gears, oh my! We really like our DC hobby motors but unless you have a 3D printer it can be a challenge to get fun add-ons. That's why...
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Small Alligator Clip to Male Jumper Wire Bundle - 6 Pieces
PRODUCT ID: 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...
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JST 2-pin Extension Cable with On/Off Switch - JST PH2
PRODUCT ID: 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...
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Additional Materials
In addition to the electronics, for this project you will also need:
- Tissue paper
- Markers and/or highlighters (red/orange/yellow preferred)
- Hot glue gun
- Scissors
- Wooden skewers
- Access to a 3D printer
Read on to learn how to build your own!
