# Musical Walking Stick with Circuit Playground
## Overview
https://youtu.be/N4f4t2VU6TE
Take any short clip of music and have it automatically start playing as soon as you pick up your cane and start walking. A few lines of code add illumination to a custom faceplate of your design, making the walking stick a gleaming beacon as well as a magically musical object.
In this project, a friend with a cane wanted to turn it into a Darth Vader cosplay, complete with Empire signet and the imperial march!
We'll use CircuitPython's easy capacitive touch and audio playback to make it happen
## Parts
### 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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### Adafruit STEMMA Speaker - Plug and Play Audio Amplifier
[Adafruit STEMMA Speaker - Plug and Play Audio Amplifier](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3885)
Hey, have you heard the good news? With Adafruit STEMMA boards you can easily and safely plug sensors and devices together, like this **Adafruit STEMMA Speaker - Plug and Play Audio Amplifier**. Like the name implies, it's got a class D audio amplifier on board, and our...
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### JST PH 2mm 3-pin Plug to Color Coded Alligator Clips Cable
[JST PH 2mm 3-pin Plug to Color Coded Alligator Clips Cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4030)
This cable will let you turn a JST PH 3-pin cable port into 3 individual wires with grippy mini alligator clips. We're carrying these to match up with any of our boards or breakouts with 3-pin 'STEMMA' connectors on them such as the
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### Copper Foil Tape with Conductive Adhesive - 6mm x 5 meters long
[Copper Foil Tape with Conductive Adhesive - 6mm x 5 meters long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3483)
Copper tape can be an interesting addition to your toolbox. The tape itself is made of thin pure copper so it's extremely flexible and can take on nearly any shape. You can solder to it, and the tape itself can carry current just like a wire. On the back is an electrically conductive...
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You'll need two decently strong magnets. These are very strongly attracted.
### High-strength 'rare earth' magnet
[High-strength 'rare earth' magnet](https://www.adafruit.com/product/9)
Yow! These things are super powerful. .47" diameter and .18" thick discs. Great for use with your SpokePOV Kit. If you have an aluminium frame, use tape/foam sticky tape to attach it.
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## Materials
In addition to the above electronics, for this project you will need:
- A cane or walking stick
- Double sided foam tape
- Scissors
- Zip ties or rubber bands
- Access to a laser cutter (optional)
- [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/musical-cane-walking-stick/circuit-diagram.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...
Out of Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3333/guides)
### USB cable - USB A to Micro-B
[USB cable - USB A to Micro-B](https://www.adafruit.com/product/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 microcontroller
Approximately 3 feet / 1 meter long
In Stock
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/592/guides)
### Adafruit STEMMA Speaker - Plug and Play Audio Amplifier
[Adafruit STEMMA Speaker - Plug and Play Audio Amplifier](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3885)
Hey, have you heard the good news? With Adafruit STEMMA boards you can easily and safely plug sensors and devices together, like this **Adafruit STEMMA Speaker - Plug and Play Audio Amplifier**. Like the name implies, it's got a class D audio amplifier on board, and our...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3885)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3885/guides)
### JST PH 2mm 3-pin Plug to Color Coded Alligator Clips Cable
[JST PH 2mm 3-pin Plug to Color Coded Alligator Clips Cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4030)
This cable will let you turn a JST PH 3-pin cable port into 3 individual wires with grippy mini alligator clips. We're carrying these to match up with any of our boards or breakouts with 3-pin 'STEMMA' connectors on them such as the
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4030)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4030/guides)
### Copper Foil Tape with Conductive Adhesive - 6mm x 5 meters long
[Copper Foil Tape with Conductive Adhesive - 6mm x 5 meters long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3483)
Copper tape can be an interesting addition to your toolbox. The tape itself is made of thin pure copper so it's extremely flexible and can take on nearly any shape. You can solder to it, and the tape itself can carry current just like a wire. On the back is an electrically conductive...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3483)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3483/guides)
### Conductive Nylon Fabric Tape - 5mm Wide x 10 meters long
[Conductive Nylon Fabric Tape - 5mm Wide x 10 meters long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3961)
With our fun assortment of [conductive materials](https://www.adafruit.com/category/190), [cosplay](https://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=category&cPath=290) and [wearables](https://www.adafruit.com/category/65) have never...
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### High-strength 'rare earth' magnet
[High-strength 'rare earth' magnet](https://www.adafruit.com/product/9)
Yow! These things are super powerful. .47" diameter and .18" thick discs. Great for use with your SpokePOV Kit. If you have an aluminium frame, use tape/foam sticky tape to attach it.
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/9)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/9/guides)
## Related Guides
- [Adafruit Circuit Playground Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-circuit-playground-express.md)
- [Adafruit STEMMA Speaker](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-stemma-speaker.md)
- [Make It Log](https://learn.adafruit.com/make-it-data-log-spreadsheet-circuit-playground.md)
- [Using Servos With CircuitPython and Arduino](https://learn.adafruit.com/using-servos-with-circuitpython.md)
- [NeoPixie Dust Bag with Circuit Playground Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixie-dust-bag-cpx.md)
- [Make It a Keyboard](https://learn.adafruit.com/make-it-a-keyboard.md)
- [Adafruit Circuit Playground TFT Gizmo](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-tft-gizmo.md)
- [Snap Fit Mount for Circuit Playground Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/snap-fit-mount-for-circuit-playground-express.md)
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- [Welcome to CircuitPython!](https://learn.adafruit.com/welcome-to-circuitpython.md)
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