# Party Parrot Zoetrope

## Overview

https://youtu.be/d-6ozC3vktw

https://youtu.be/CINmcAnRd1M

Build a zoetrope inspired visual art display with 3D printed parts and Adafruit CRICKIT.

This creates the illusion of motion by rotating a series of acrylic panels that feature engravings of a single frame of animation.

![3d_printing_guide-thumb.gif](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/109/001/medium640thumb/3d_printing_guide-thumb.jpg?1644863991)

A NeoPxiel illuminates the artwork engraving on the acrylic panels and changes color each frame to make a stunning effect.

![3d_printing_spin-loop.gif](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/109/009/medium640thumb/3d_printing_spin-loop.jpg?1644867526)

A [zoetrope](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoetrope) is an animation display that gives the illusion of motion by displaying a sequence of frames that progresses over time.

Powered by the Adafruit CRICKIT and Feather M4 running CircuitPython, this uses a DC motor and a photo interrupter to trigger a NeoPixel whenever the sensor detects a break.

![3d_printing_hero-crickit-featherwing.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/109/002/medium640/3d_printing_hero-crickit-featherwing.jpg?1644864268)

The t-slot photo interrupter is mounted to the side of the enclosure and the NeoPixel is mounted on the other end right below the acrylic.

Each time the sensor detects a break, the NeoPixel changes color.

![3d_printing_hero-assembled.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/109/000/medium640/3d_printing_hero-assembled.jpg?1644863898)

## Parts
Parts List

- [Adafruit CRICKIT for Feather](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3343)
- [Feather M4 Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857)
- [DC Motor](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3777)
- [NeoPixel Mini Button PCB](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1612)
- [T-slot Photo Interrupter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3986)
- [5V-24V Adjustable Power Supply](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5130)
- [M3 Hardware](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4685)
- [M2.5 Hardware](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299)
- [Jumper Wire](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1952)
- [10-Wire Ribbon Cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3890)

![3d_printing_parts.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/108/859/medium640/3d_printing_parts.jpg?1644588888)

### Adafruit CRICKIT FeatherWing for any Feather

[Adafruit CRICKIT FeatherWing for any Feather](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3343)
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### Adafruit Feather M4 Express - Featuring ATSAMD51

[Adafruit Feather M4 Express - Featuring ATSAMD51](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857)
It's what you've been waiting for, the Feather M4 Express featuring ATSAMD51. This Feather is fast like a swift, smart like an owl, strong like a ox-bird (it's half ox, half bird, OK?) This feather is powered by our new favorite chip, the **ATSAMD51J19** -  with...

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![Angled shot of a Adafruit Feather M4 Express. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3857-10.jpg)

### NeoPixel Mini Button PCB - Pack of 5

[NeoPixel Mini Button PCB - Pack of 5](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1612)
These are the smallest NeoPixel breakouts around! Tiny, bright RGB pixels to your project. These little PCBs are only 8mm x 10mm and have two sets of three pads on the back for soldering wires. These ultra-bright LEDs have a constant-current driver cooked right into the LED package! The pixels...

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![Glowing NeoPixel Mini Button PCB wired up to a microcontroller](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/1612-00.jpg)

### DC Gearbox Motor - "TT Motor" - 200RPM - 3 to 6VDC

[DC Gearbox Motor - "TT Motor" - 200RPM - 3 to 6VDC](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3777)
Perhaps you've been assembling a new robot friend, adding a computer for a brain and other fun personality touches. Now the time has come to let it leave the nest and fly on its own wings– err, _wheels!_ 

These durable (but affordable!) plastic gearbox motors...

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![DC Gearbox Motor - TT Motor with two long wires and yellow body](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3777-00.jpg)

### T-Slot Photo Interrupter

[T-Slot Photo Interrupter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3986)
This **T-Slot Photo Interrupter**  is a simple plastic sensor with two elements - an IR LED and an IR photo-transistor, situated across a U-shaped gap. You can control the IR LED and turn it on to transmit IR light across the gap, to the detector on the other side. This makes...

In Stock
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![Angle Shot of the T-Slot Photo Interrupter with solder tabs.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3986-06.jpg)

### Adjustable Power Supply w/ 2.1mm / 5.5mm DC - 3V to 24V at 2 Amp

[Adjustable Power Supply w/ 2.1mm / 5.5mm DC - 3V to 24V at 2 Amp](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5130)
[Put your Snap! cassette on and sing along to "I got the power!"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1BNcSBApOU) with this super useful power supply adapter where you can easily change the voltage with a snap of your fingers. On the front are a potentiometer knob and a LED...

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![Top view video of a Black hand turning the knob on the adjustable power supply.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-videos/640x480/5130-05.jpg)

### Part: M3 Nylon Hardware Kit
quantity: 1
Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M3 Thread
[M3 Nylon Hardware Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4685)

### Part: M2.5 Nylon Hardware Kit
quantity: 1
Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread
[M2.5 Nylon Hardware Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299)

### Part: Jumper Wire 300mm long
quantity: 1
Premium Female/Male 'Extension' Jumper Wires - 20 x 12"
[Jumper Wire 300mm long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1952)

### Part: 10-wire Silicone Cover Ribbon Cable
quantity: 1
Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 10 Wire 1 Meter Long - 28AWG Black
[10-wire Silicone Cover Ribbon Cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3890)

### Part: M3 x 30mm Long Screws
quantity: 2
M3 Button Head Screw - 30mm long – For the motor
[M3 x 30mm Long Screws](https://www.mcmaster.com/92095A187/)

### Part: Acrylic Sheet
quantity: 4
1/8in thick Clear Acrylic Sheets
[Acrylic Sheet](https://www.inventables.com/technologies/clear-acrylic-sheet)

- [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/party-parrot-zoetrope/circuit-diagram.md)

## Featured Products

### Adafruit CRICKIT FeatherWing for any Feather

[Adafruit CRICKIT FeatherWing for any Feather](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3343)
Sometimes we wonder if robotics engineers ever watch movies. If they did, they'd know that making robots into servants always ends up in a robot rebellion. Why even go down that path? Here at Adafruit, we believe in making robots our  **friends!**

So if you find...

Out of Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3343)
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### Adafruit Feather M4 Express - Featuring ATSAMD51

[Adafruit Feather M4 Express - Featuring ATSAMD51](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857)
It's what you've been waiting for, the Feather M4 Express featuring ATSAMD51. This Feather is fast like a swift, smart like an owl, strong like a ox-bird (it's half ox, half bird, OK?) This feather is powered by our new favorite chip, the **ATSAMD51J19** -  with...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857)
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### DC Gearbox Motor - "TT Motor" - 200RPM - 3 to 6VDC

[DC Gearbox Motor - "TT Motor" - 200RPM - 3 to 6VDC](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3777)
Perhaps you've been assembling a new robot friend, adding a computer for a brain and other fun personality touches. Now the time has come to let it leave the nest and fly on its own wings– err, _wheels!_ 

These durable (but affordable!) plastic gearbox motors...

Out of Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3777)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3777/guides)
### NeoPixel Mini Button PCB - Pack of 5

[NeoPixel Mini Button PCB - Pack of 5](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1612)
These are the smallest NeoPixel breakouts around! Tiny, bright RGB pixels to your project. These little PCBs are only 8mm x 10mm and have two sets of three pads on the back for soldering wires. These ultra-bright LEDs have a constant-current driver cooked right into the LED package! The pixels...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1612)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1612/guides)
### T-Slot Photo Interrupter

[T-Slot Photo Interrupter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3986)
This **T-Slot Photo Interrupter**  is a simple plastic sensor with two elements - an IR LED and an IR photo-transistor, situated across a U-shaped gap. You can control the IR LED and turn it on to transmit IR light across the gap, to the detector on the other side. This makes...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3986)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3986/guides)
### Adjustable Power Supply w/ 2.1mm / 5.5mm DC - 3V to 24V at 2 Amp

[Adjustable Power Supply w/ 2.1mm / 5.5mm DC - 3V to 24V at 2 Amp](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5130)
[Put your Snap! cassette on and sing along to "I got the power!"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1BNcSBApOU) with this super useful power supply adapter where you can easily change the voltage with a snap of your fingers. On the front are a potentiometer knob and a LED...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5130)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5130/guides)
### Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M3 Thread

[Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M3 Thread](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4685)
Totaling **420 pieces** , this **M3 Screw Set**  is a must-have for your workstation. You'll have enough screws, nuts, and hex standoffs to fuel your maker tendencies for days on end! M3 size screws fit a number of Adafruit breakout/dev board...

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[Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299)
Totaling 380 pieces, this **M2.5 Screw Set**  is a must-have for your workstation. You'll have enough screws, nuts, and hex standoffs to fuel your maker tendencies for days on end! M2.5 size screws fit almost all of the Adafruit breakout/dev board mounting holes...

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