# Rose's Shield - Steven Universe ## Overview https://youtu.be/7XdBHIbkHn4 Build Rose's shield from Steven Universe! This shield lights up and makes sound effects when it takes a hit. It’s about 20-inches in diameter and completely made from foam boards. We used two 20x30 inch foam board to create this massive shield. The handle and all of the components are detachable for easy travel!  ![makecode_shield-hero3.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/070/577/medium640/makecode_shield-hero3.jpg?1549308541) We used microsoft makecode to animate the LEDs with sound effects! Codeblocks makes it fun and easy to learn how to program hardware with the [Adafruit Circuit Playground Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333). The electronics are press fitted into the center holder and the LED strip wraps around inside. Alligator clips makes it easy to connect to the Circuit Playground Express! We used a vinyl cutter to make the spiral vine thorn out of cardstock. You could also print out the templates and cut them yourself! ![makecode_shield-hero2.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/070/578/medium640/makecode_shield-hero2.jpg?1549308595) ![makecode_back-size.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/070/579/medium640/makecode_back-size.jpg?1549308767) ## Craft Parts/ Tools To build this project, all you need are some foam poster boards and art supplies.  ## Prerequisite Guides There's resources in these guides that go beyond what's covered in this tutorial. MakeCode guide is all about setting up your Circuit Playground Express board. TheCircuit Playground Express introduction guide walks you through all of the pinouts, sensors and everything you need to know. - [MakeCode for Circuit Playground Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/makecode) - [Introducing Circuit Playground Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-circuit-playground-express) - [Using Vinyl Cutters for Projects](https://learn.adafruit.com/using-cricut-for-projects/overview) ![makecode_parts.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/070/626/medium640/makecode_parts.jpg?1549322168) ![makecode_foam-parts-cut.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/070/627/medium640/makecode_foam-parts-cut.jpg?1549322295) ## Parts List This is an easy to copy + paste list of parts linked to their individual product pages. - [Adafruit Circuit Playground Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333) - [Adafruit NeoPixel LED Strip w/ Alligator Clips](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3811) - [Small Wire Alligator Clips](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1008) - [3x AAA Battery Pack w/ JST connector](https://www.adafruit.com/product/727) - [2x 20x30 Foam board](https://www.goadams.com/products/readi-board-foam-board/foam-board/) - Hobby Knife - colored Cardstock - glue stick - colored markers - [Cricut Vinyl Cutter](https://home.cricut.com/) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/070/649/medium800thumb/makecode_hero-loop2.jpg?1549333090) ### 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) ![A Black woman's manicured hand holds a round microcontroller with lit up LEDs.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3333-05.jpg) ### 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) ![Front angled shot of 3 x AAA battery holder with on-off switch and 2-pin JST PH connector.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/727-07.jpg) ### Adafruit NeoPixel LED Strip w/ Alligator Clips - 30 LEDs/meter [Adafruit NeoPixel LED Strip w/ Alligator Clips - 30 LEDs/meter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3812) Adding glowy color to your projects has never been easier: no more soldering or stripping wires, clip 'em on and glow! This **Adafruit NeoPixel LED Strip with Alligator Clips** has **30 total LEDs in a "30 LED per meter" spacing** , and is 1 meter long,... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3812) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3812/guides) ![Adafruit NeoPixel LED 1 meter Strip with Alligator Clips wired to Circuit Playground, lighting up rainbow](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-videos/640x480/3812-06.jpg) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/rose-s-shield-steven-universe/circuit-diagram.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) ### Adafruit + Cartoon Network Cosplay Introductory Kit [Adafruit + Cartoon Network Cosplay Introductory Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4355) Are you interested in making cosplay and Halloween projects with a Circuit Playground Express, but overwhelmed with what to buy? Better yet, do you love Cartoon Network characters and shows? Here's a beginner pack to get started, no matter your skill level. This... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4355) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4355/guides) ## Related Guides - [Adafruit Circuit Playground Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-circuit-playground-express.md) - [MakeCode Course for Circuit Playground Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/makecode-circuit-playground-express-course.md) - [Make It Glow: How to Solder NeoPixels, A Beginner's Guide](https://learn.adafruit.com/make-it-glow-how-to-solder-neopixels-a-beginners-guide.md) - [Circuit Playground Express: Piano in the Key of Lime](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuit-playground-express-piano-in-the-key-of-lime.md) - [CircuitPython Hardware: Charlieplex LED Matrix](https://learn.adafruit.com/micropython-hardware-charlieplex-led-matrix.md) - [SpaceX Helmet](https://learn.adafruit.com/spacex-helmet.md) - [LED Shoji Lamp](https://learn.adafruit.com/led-shoji-lamp.md) - [UFO Flying Saucer with Circuit Playground Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/ufo-circuit-playground-express.md) - [ Memory-saving tips for CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/memory-saving-tips-for-circuitpython.md) - [Motorized Marble Machine](https://learn.adafruit.com/marble-run.md) - [Stand-alone programming AVRs using CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/stand-alone-programming-avrs-using-circuitpython.md) - [Crickit Dancing Marionette Kit](https://learn.adafruit.com/universal-marionette-with-crickit.md) - [LEGO Head Lamp with Audio](https://learn.adafruit.com/lego-head-lamp-with-audio.md) - [Meeting Time Keeper Stick](https://learn.adafruit.com/meeting-time-keeper-stick-with-cpx.md) - [Tightrope Unicycle Bot](https://learn.adafruit.com/tightrope-unicycle-bot.md) - [Easy Sparkle Pocket T-Shirt](https://learn.adafruit.com/easy-sparkle-pocket-t-shirt.md)