# ReBoots Animated LED Boot Laces ## Overview http://youtu.be/TFK8Jd3VwEU Glowing, animated boot laces.  A sensor in each heel, watching you, weighing your every step, waiting for the opportune moment to light your stride and set your dance moves on fire.  NeoPixels are glued to light pipe laces and programmed to animate and glow. Zip into the ReBoots and become the cyborg you've always wanted to be. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/023/614/medium800/sensors_IMG_3252.jpg?1425268755) ### Part: Pro Trinket quantity: 2 Pro Trinket 5v [Pro Trinket](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2000) ### Part: Battery Connector quantity: 2 JST Battery Connector [Battery Connector](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1769) ### Part: Neopixels quantity: 2 Individual Neopixels [Neopixels](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1559) ### Part: Battery quantity: 2 500 mAh Lithium Polymer Battery [Battery](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1578) ### Part: FSR quantity: 2 Force Sensitive Resistor [FSR](https://www.adafruit.com/product/166) ### Other Materials - Killer Boots with Laces - I used [Demonia's Gothika600UV in Silver](http://www.amazon.com/Demonia-Womens-Gothika600Uv-Boots-Silver/dp/B003HVP2PC/ref=sr_1_4?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1424214357&sr=1-4&keywords=demonia+cyber+silver). This project relies on the laces being mostly a _decorative_ feature, not load-bearing…the boots are actually adjusted and closed with buckles and zippers. - LED Shoelaces or Light Pipe - [I used 3 sets of these shoelaces from Flammi](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MVG3IV4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) - 30awg silicone wire ### Tools Needed - Soldering iron & accessories - 3d Printer (optional) - Hot glue gun - Lighter - Stapler - Spray glue - Needle & strong thread (a thimble helps too) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/re-boots-animated-dancing-boot-laces/wiring.md) ## Featured Products ### Adafruit Pro Trinket - 5V 16MHz [Adafruit Pro Trinket - 5V 16MHz](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2000) **Deprecation Warning: The Pro Trinket bit-bang USB technique it uses doesn't work as well as it did in 2014, many modern computers won't work well. So while we still carry the Pro Trinket so that people can maintain some older projets, we no longer recommend it.** Please... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2000) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2000/guides) ### Flora RGB Smart NeoPixel version 3 - Sheet of 20 [Flora RGB Smart NeoPixel version 3 - Sheet of 20](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1559) 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 and save a pretty penny while you're at it. **Each order comes with 20 pixels on a...** In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1559) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1559/guides) ### Round Force-Sensitive Resistor (FSR) - 0.3 ~ 10 Newton Force [Round Force-Sensitive Resistor (FSR) - 0.3 ~ 10 Newton Force](https://www.adafruit.com/product/166) FSRs are sensors that allow you to detect physical pressure, squeezing and weight. They are simple to use and low cost. This sensor is an Alpha MF01A-N-221-A01 with 1/2 diameter sensing region. We used to stock the Interlink model 402 FSR - the Alpha version is almost half the price... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/166) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/166/guides) ### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7v 500mAh [Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7v 500mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1578) 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 battery has a capacity of 500mAh for a total of about 1.9 Wh. If you need a larger (or smaller!) battery, In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1578) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1578/guides) ### JST-PH 2-Pin SMT Right Angle Connector [JST-PH 2-Pin SMT Right Angle Connector](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1769) A simple 2-pin connector that is compatible with the "JST PH 2-pin" connector - perfect for soldering to the bottom of our [3.3V Logic Trinket](//www.adafruit.com/products/1500) and [5V Logic Trinket](//www.adafruit.com/products/1501)! These mate perfectly with... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1769) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1769/guides) ### Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 2m 30AWG White [Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 2m 30AWG White](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2006) Silicone-sheathing wire is super-flexible and soft, and its also strong! Able to handle up to 200°C and up to 600V, it will do when PVC covered wire wimps out. We like this wire for being extremely supple and flexible, so it is great for wearables or projects where the wire-harness has to... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2006) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2006/guides) ### Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 2m 30AWG Yellow [Silicone Cover Stranded-Core Wire - 2m 30AWG Yellow](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2004) Silicone-sheathing wire is super-flexible and soft, and its also strong! Able to handle up to 200°C and up to 600V, it will do when PVC covered wire wimps out. We like this wire for being extremely supple and flexible, so it is great for wearables or projects where the wire-harness has to... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2004) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2004/guides) ## Related Guides - [Introducing Pro Trinket](https://learn.adafruit.com/introducing-pro-trinket.md) - [Your Pulse Displayed with NeoPixels](https://learn.adafruit.com/pulse-sensor-displayed-with-neopixels.md) - [Fiber Optic Whip](https://learn.adafruit.com/fiber-optic-whip.md) - [Bike Wheel POV Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/bike-wheel-pov-display.md) - [Mindfulness Clock OF DOOM](https://learn.adafruit.com/mindfulness-clock-of-doom.md) - [Light of Your Life Wedding Bouquet](https://learn.adafruit.com/light-of-your-life-wedding-bouquet.md) - [2014 Halloween 3D Printed Projects Roundup](https://learn.adafruit.com/2014-halloween-3d-printed-projects-roundup.md) - [Ray Gun Blaster](https://learn.adafruit.com/ray-gun-blaster.md) - [Pro Trinket Keyboard](https://learn.adafruit.com/pro-trinket-keyboard.md) - [DotStar Belly Dance Fans](https://learn.adafruit.com/dotstar-belly-dance-fans.md) - [NeoPixel LED Cortana Costume](https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixel-led-cortana-costume.md) - [Morning Star POV Double Staffs](https://learn.adafruit.com/pov-dotstar-double-staff.md) - [NeoPixels on Raspberry Pi](https://learn.adafruit.com/neopixels-on-raspberry-pi.md) - [Tent Lantern](https://learn.adafruit.com/tent-lantern.md) - [Roll-up Video Light](https://learn.adafruit.com/roll-up-video-light.md)