# Ping Pong Ball Launcher
## Overview
This fun ping pong ball launcher is constructed out of scrap materials and outfitted with some Adafruit electronics, creating a simple and highly entertaining introduction to basic mechanical concepts and coding.
The materials for this project are all things you can find around the house. This project uses the Circuit Playground Express microcontroller programmed in Microsoft MakeCode for easy upload and changes.
## Electronic 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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### 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
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### Alkaline AAA batteries - 3 pack
[Alkaline AAA batteries - 3 pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3520)
Battery power for your portable project! These batteries are good quality at a good price, and work fantastic with any of the kits or projects in the shop that use AAA's. This is a pack of **3 AAA batteries**.
These batteries are Alkaline (MnO2) chemistry, with a...
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### 3 x AAA Battery Holder with On/Off Switch and 2-Pin JST
[3 x AAA Battery Holder with On/Off Switch and 2-Pin JST](https://www.adafruit.com/product/727)
This battery holder connects 3 AAA batteries together in series for powering all kinds of projects. We spec'd these out because the box is slim, and 3 AAA's add up to about 3.3-4.5V, a very similar range to Lithium Ion/polymer (Li-Ion) batteries and have an on-off switch. That makes...
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### CD DVD Spindle Motor
[CD DVD Spindle Motor](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3882)
What's this? A record player for _ants_?? Not at all! This is a **DVD/CD Spindle Motor** , that thing that's inside a CD or DVD player, that turns the disc around really fast. These motors have some great benefits that make them
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### Wheel for Micro Continuous Rotation FS90R Servo
[Wheel for Micro Continuous Rotation FS90R Servo](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2744)
We're keepin' it _wheel_ with this one!
Need a great drive solution for your little robotic friends? This black plastic **Micro Continuos Rotation Servo Wheel** is equipped with a silicone...
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## Materials
For this project you will need:
- Some large pieces of scrap corrugated cardboard
- Scissors and/or box cutter
- Hot glue & [hot glue gun](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006IY359K/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_K0DeCbCR4A6B5)
- [Ping pong balls](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DWL911W/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_GZDeCbGJVZN40)
- [Double-sided foam tape](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003W0R4PE/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_Y2SGBb4DV10TX)
- Pen/pencil
- [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/ping-pong-ball-launcher-with-cpx/makecode.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...
In 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
Out of Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/592/guides)
### Alkaline AAA batteries - 3 pack
[Alkaline AAA batteries - 3 pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3520)
Battery power for your portable project! These batteries are good quality at a good price, and work fantastic with any of the kits or projects in the shop that use AAA's. This is a pack of **3 AAA batteries**.
These batteries are Alkaline (MnO2) chemistry, with a...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3520)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3520/guides)
### 3 x AAA Battery Holder with On/Off Switch and 2-Pin JST
[3 x AAA Battery Holder with On/Off Switch and 2-Pin JST](https://www.adafruit.com/product/727)
This battery holder connects 3 AAA batteries together in series for powering all kinds of projects. We spec'd these out because the box is slim, and 3 AAA's add up to about 3.3-4.5V, a very similar range to Lithium Ion/polymer (Li-Ion) batteries and have an on-off switch. That makes...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/727)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/727/guides)
### CD DVD Spindle Motor
[CD DVD Spindle Motor](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3882)
What's this? A record player for _ants_?? Not at all! This is a **DVD/CD Spindle Motor** , that thing that's inside a CD or DVD player, that turns the disc around really fast. These motors have some great benefits that make them
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3882)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3882/guides)
### Continuous Rotation Micro Servo
[Continuous Rotation Micro Servo](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2442)
Need to make a _tiny_ robot? This little micro servo rotates 360 degrees fully forward or backward, instead of moving to a single position. You can use any servo code, hardware, or library to control these servos. Good for making simple moving robots. Comes with five horns and...
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### Small Alligator Clip to Male Jumper Wire Bundle - 12 Pieces
[Small Alligator Clip to Male Jumper Wire Bundle - 12 Pieces](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3255)
For bread-boarding with unusual non-header-friendly surfaces, these cables will be your best friends! No longer will you have long strands of alligator clips that are grabbing little wires. These compact jumper cables have a premium male header on one end, and a grippy mini alligator clip on...
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### Small Alligator Clip Test Lead (set of 12)
[Small Alligator Clip Test Lead (set of 12)](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1008)
Connect this to that without soldering using these handy mini alligator clip test leads. 15" cables with alligator clip on each end, color coded. You get 12 pieces in 6 colors. Strong and grippy, these always come in handy! We often use these in conjunction with a multimeter so we...
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## Related Guides
- [Adafruit Circuit Playground Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-circuit-playground-express.md)
- [Sparkle Skirt Playground](https://learn.adafruit.com/sparkle-skirt-playground.md)
- [Slider Crank Mechanism -- from Cardboard and Craft Sticks](https://learn.adafruit.com/cardboard-slider-crank.md)
- [DIY Circuit Playground Shields](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuit-playground-shields.md)
- [Circuit Playground Morse Code Flasher](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitplayground-morse-code-flasher-makecode-circuit-python.md)
- [Make It Plot](https://learn.adafruit.com/make-it-graph-plot.md)
- [Make it Move with Crickit](https://learn.adafruit.com/make-it-move-with-crickit.md)
- [Halloween Sentry-Bot with CRICKIT for CPX](https://learn.adafruit.com/halloween-sentry-bot.md)
- [Motion Gift Box](https://learn.adafruit.com/motion-gift-box.md)
- [Steven Universe Wearable, Fusable Gem](https://learn.adafruit.com/steven-universe-wearable-fusable-gem.md)
- [Giant Mechanical Keyboard](https://learn.adafruit.com/giant-control-alt-delete.md)
- [Building CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/building-circuitpython.md)
- [Circuit Playground Express Sugar Glider](https://learn.adafruit.com/cpx-sugar-glider.md)
- [Making oscilloscope images with DACs](https://learn.adafruit.com/dac-oscilloscope-images.md)
- [Motorized Marble Machine](https://learn.adafruit.com/marble-run.md)
- [Circuit Playground Express Automatic Sunglasses](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuit-playground-express-auto-sunglasses.md)