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.

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

A 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.

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.

Parts

Angled shot of a Adafruit CRICKIT FeatherWing for any Feather
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...
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Angled shot of a Adafruit Feather M4 Express.
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,...
$22.95
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Glowing NeoPixel Mini Button PCB wired up to a microcontroller
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...
$4.95
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DC Gearbox Motor - TT Motor with two long wires and yellow body
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...
$2.95
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T-Slot Photo Interrupter with solder tabs
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...
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Top view video of a Black hand turning the knob on the adjustable power supply.
Put your Snap! cassette on and sing along to "I got the power!" with this super useful power supply adapter where...
$17.50
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1 x M3 Nylon Hardware Kit
Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M3 Thread
1 x M2.5 Nylon Hardware Kit
Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread
1 x Jumper Wire 300mm long
Premium Female/Male 'Extension' Jumper Wires - 20 x 12"
1 x 10-wire Silicone Cover Ribbon Cable
Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Ribbon Cable - 10 Wire 1 Meter Long - 28AWG Black
2 x M3 x 30mm Long Screws
M3 Button Head Screw - 30mm long – For the motor
4 x Acrylic Sheet
1/8in thick Clear Acrylic Sheets

This guide was first published on Feb 14, 2022. It was last updated on Feb 14, 2022.

This page (Overview) was last updated on Feb 08, 2022.

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