Bill of materials:
- two strands of 12mm flat weather-resistant pixels
- Flora main board
- Flora accelerometer
- small weather-resistant enclosure
- 3xAA battery pack (not pictured)
- Tactile on/off switch with leads
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Momentary simple RF receiver - 315MHz
- Keyfob RF remote control - 315MHz
- 4-pin JST SM Plug + Receptacle Cable Set (not pictured)
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JST 2-pin cable (not pictured)
- four 4.7K ohm resistors
- Sugru
- Backpack - we're using the Black Diamond Bullet
- Zipties
- Gaffers tape
- Velcro tape
Multimeter
You will need a good quality basic multimeter that can measure voltage and continuity.
Click here to buy a basic multimeter.
Click here to buy a top of the line multimeter.
Click here to buy a pocket multimeter.
Don't forget to learn how to use your multimeter too!
You will need a good quality basic multimeter that can measure voltage and continuity.
Click here to buy a basic multimeter.
Click here to buy a top of the line multimeter.
Click here to buy a pocket multimeter.
Don't forget to learn how to use your multimeter too!
Soldering iron
Any entry level 'all-in-one' soldering iron that you might find at your local hardware store should work. As with most things in life, you get what you pay for.
Upgrading to a higher end soldering iron setup, like the Hakko FX-888 that we stock in our store, will make soldering fun and easy.
Do not use a "ColdHeat" soldering iron! They are not suitable for delicate electronics work and can damage the Flora (see here).
Click here to buy our entry level adjustable 30W 110V soldering iron.
Click here to upgrade to a Genuine Hakko FX-888 adjustable temperature soldering iron.
Learn how to solder with tons of tutorials!
Any entry level 'all-in-one' soldering iron that you might find at your local hardware store should work. As with most things in life, you get what you pay for.
Upgrading to a higher end soldering iron setup, like the Hakko FX-888 that we stock in our store, will make soldering fun and easy.
Do not use a "ColdHeat" soldering iron! They are not suitable for delicate electronics work and can damage the Flora (see here).
Click here to buy our entry level adjustable 30W 110V soldering iron.
Click here to upgrade to a Genuine Hakko FX-888 adjustable temperature soldering iron.
Learn how to solder with tons of tutorials!
Solder
You will want rosin core, 60/40 solder. Good solder is a good thing. Bad solder leads to bridging and cold solder joints which can be tough to find.
Click here to buy a spool of leaded solder (recommended for beginners).
Click here to buy a spool of lead-free solder.
You will want rosin core, 60/40 solder. Good solder is a good thing. Bad solder leads to bridging and cold solder joints which can be tough to find.
Click here to buy a spool of leaded solder (recommended for beginners).
Click here to buy a spool of lead-free solder.
A helping third hand tool really makes this project a joy to build.
Click here to buy a helping third hand tool.
Click here to buy a helping third hand tool.
Heat shrink tubing is the special sauce to keep your circuit out of trouble if you get caught in the rain.
Click here to buy some.
Click here to buy some.
Sharp scissors are a must! You'll also need a large piece of cardboard, a marker and ruler, and some tailor's chalk.
You'll use a needle and thread to stitch the pixels to the bag.
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