The IR sensor and IR LED are only needed if you going to have the lights shine when you score a point.
| 5mm IR LED |
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| IR Sensor |
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| Heat Shrink Tubing-Skinny Type |
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You will also need some zip ties & velcro
You can choose how you want to power the project. There's two options - one for beginners and one for more advanced users
Advanced users can go with option #2 - a lithium polymer battery pack. This is a thin rechargeable battery. It's a little more expensive but its much lighter and thinner. You have to do some more soldering to attach a switch, and an external charger is required.
Power choices!
Beginners may want to go with option #1 - a 3 x AAA battery pack. This is really easy to use, just pop in 3 AAA alkaline or rechargeable batteries. Its less expensive than a LiPo battery, but its also heavier and doesn't have to coolness of built in recharge-ability.Advanced users can go with option #2 - a lithium polymer battery pack. This is a thin rechargeable battery. It's a little more expensive but its much lighter and thinner. You have to do some more soldering to attach a switch, and an external charger is required.
Lipo Battery (Make sure this is charged! Use the USB charger to charge it up.)
Tools Needed
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A Soldering Iron
- Wire Strippers
- Wire Cutters
- A Computer
- Heat Gun
