By now we all get it, cows say moo. Sure. But what about subway car doors and jackhammers? What do they say? Build your own city-themed See N Say to teach the children!
This project replaces the brains of a classic talking toy with a modern, CircuitPython-powered KB2040 microcontroller, with a collection of typical urban sounds and custom illustrations.
illustrations by Brian Kesinger. Explore more of his work at Briankesinger.com
Fisher Price Classic Farmer Says See 'N Say
Available at toy stores and online, such as here. Note, this project uses the modern electronic toy, not a vintage mechanical one.
Shottky Diode
You can use a regular power diode such as the one below, but a proper Shottky diode is even better, it only has a ~0.3V drop vs. closer to ~0.7V.
Optional
You can replace the toy's graphics with your own, or the handy downloadable graphics included in the guide. Vinyl sticker paper for laser printers works well, such as this.
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