Parts

The following parts are the electronic parts for the project from Adafruit. Note the number of FLORA LEDs, you will need multiple, depending on your project.

A Black woman's manicured hand holds a round microcontroller with lit up LEDs.
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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Sheet of 20 Flora RGB Smart NeoPixels
So, you want lots and lots of NeoPixels? And you want them for less? Not a problem! Here's a sheet of Flora NeoPixels fresh from the (reflow) oven. Cut them off as you need 'em...
$34.95
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Angled shot of 4 Flora RGB Smart NeoPixel version 2.
What's a wearable project without LEDs? Our favorite part of the Flora platform is these tiny smart pixels. Designed specifically for wearables, these updated Flora NeoPixels have...
$7.95
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Hand holding NeoPixel Ring with 12  x 5050 RGB LED, lit up rainbow
Round and round and round they go! 12 ultra bright smart LED NeoPixels are arranged in a circle with 1.5" (37mm) outer diameter. The rings are 'chainable' - connect the...
$7.50
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NeoPixel Jewel - 7 x 5050 RGB LED wired to Trinket, lit up rainbow
Be the belle of the ball with the NeoPixel Jewel!  We fit seven of our tiny 5050 (5mm x 5mm) smart RGB LEDs onto a beautiful, round PCB with mounting holes and a...
$5.95
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Lithium Ion Polymer Battery 3.7v 2500mAh with JST 2-PH connector
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...
$14.95
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Front shot of JST-PH Battery Extension Cable.
By popular demand, we now have a handy extension cord for all of our JST PH-terminated battery packs (such as our LiIon/LiPoly and 3xAAA holders). One end has a JST-PH compatible...
$1.95
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Top view shot of JST 2-pin Extension Cable with On/Off Switch.
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...
$2.95
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Tools

Red and black multi-size wire stripplers, closed
These are the finest wire strippers we have used, and if you have to do a lot of wiring, you will agree! They have soft rounded grips - very comfortable to use, and precision ground...
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Metal Soldering iron stand with blue sponge
A real stand with sponge and solidly-built sheet metal holder prevents your iron from 'rolling away' or burning a hole in the table. If you're starting out and have a...
$8.95
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Third Hand Magnifier with two alligator grabbers and Magnifying Glass
The classic 'third hand tool,' as seen on every desk! We have one next to our Panavise jr, they complement each other well. This...
$6.95
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Sewing and Other Supplies

  • Pleather Trim
  • Scrap fabric for a battery holder
  • Black standard thread
  • Elastic – ¾” wide
  • Double sided tape
  • Temporary adhesive / blue tack
  • E6000 or hot glue

This guide was first published on Nov 21, 2018. It was last updated on Nov 21, 2018.

This page (Materials & Tools) was last updated on Oct 30, 2018.

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