# Sound Activated Shark Mask

## Overview

## Shark Week cometh

A little cardboard goes a long way. This DIY cardboard shark mask turns the wearer into a fearsome creature from the deep. Using the small microphone on the Circuit Playground Express board, this mask is able to detect loud sounds and start chomping its mouth in response.

Easy project for people who are new to coding and electronics, or anyone who loves cardboard construction.

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/475/medium800thumb/makecode_IMG_6112.2019-07-22_18_24_10.jpg?1563834838)

## Parts
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### 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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![A Black woman's manicured hand holds a round microcontroller with lit up LEDs.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3333-05.jpg)

Featured
### 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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![USB cable - USB A to Micro-B - 3 foot long](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/592-01.jpg)

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### Standard servo - TowerPro SG-5010

[Standard servo - TowerPro SG-5010](https://www.adafruit.com/product/155)
This high-torque standard servo can rotate approximately 180 degrees (90 in each direction). You can use any servo code, hardware, or library to control these servos. Good for beginners who want to make stuff move without building a motor controller with feedback & gearbox. Comes with 3...

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![Standard hobby servo with three pin cable](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/155-01.jpg)

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### Lithium Ion Cylindrical Battery - 3.7v 2200mAh

[Lithium Ion Cylindrical Battery - 3.7v 2200mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1781)
Need a big battery for your project? This lithium-ion battery contains a 2200mAh and a protection circuit that provides over-voltage, under-voltage, and over-current protection. Yet, it is slim and easy to fit into many project cases.  
  
This cell can provide 2 **C** of...

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### Small Alligator Clip to Male Jumper Wire Bundle - 6 Pieces

[Small Alligator Clip to Male Jumper Wire Bundle - 6 Pieces](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3448)
When working&nbsp;with unusual non-header-friendly surfaces, these handy cables will be your best friends! No longer will you have long, cumbersome strands of alligator clips. These compact jumper cables have a premium male header on one end and a grippy mini alligator clip on the...

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## Materials

In addition to the electronics, for this project you will also need:

- Scrap cardboard
- [Hot glue gun](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006IY359K/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_FYW0CbKBYQ6H1)
- Scissors or&nbsp;[hobby knife](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:17551)
- Wooden dowel
- Double side foam tape
- Ping pong ball (optional)

Read on to learn how to build your own!

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/477/medium800thumb/makecode_Shark_mask_hero2.2019-07-19_17_21_54.jpg?1563835115)

# Sound Activated Shark Mask

## MakeCode

## Getting Familiar

This project runs a simple Microsoft MakeCode sketch to control the helmet, and is easy to play with if you want to make changes.

**Microsoft MakeCode for Adafruit is&nbsp;** a web-based code editor that provides a block editor, similar to Scratch or Code.org, and also a JavaScript editor for more advanced users.

If you've never used the Circuit Playground Express with MakeCode before,&nbsp;[this guide is a good place to start](https://makecode.adafruit.com/courses/maker/general/coding).

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/338/medium800/makecode_Screen_Shot_2019-07-17_at_4.29.39_PM.png?1563476001)

## How to Upload Code

To upload code to Circuit Playground Express, follow these instructions:

1) Connect your Circuit Playground Express to your computer using a micro USB cable and press the small reset button in the center of the board. All the LEDs will flash&nbsp; **red&nbsp;** briefly **, then turn green.&nbsp;** Your computer should now show a removable drive called&nbsp; **CPLAYBOOT.&nbsp;**

2) Click the&nbsp; **Download** &nbsp;button in the code window below to download the **&nbsp;.UF2 file** &nbsp;to your computer.

3) Now **&nbsp;drag and drop the .UF2 file onto the CPLAYBOOT** &nbsp; **drive** &nbsp;in your computer's file explorer or finder.

Once the file is dragged onto&nbsp; **CPLAYBOOT** &nbsp;the drive will automatically eject itself (your computer may give you a "failed to eject drive correctly" error, you can ignore this). The code is now on your Circuit Playground Express and ready to run!

Note: If you get a drive named&nbsp; **CIRCUITPY** , no worries! Press the reset button&nbsp; **twice** &nbsp;to get a flash drive named&nbsp; **CPLAYBOOT**. The project will not run if copied onto the&nbsp; **CIRCUITPY** &nbsp;drive as it is for CircuitPython.

## The Code

The code is shown below. For browser viewing, you may need to enable content. For example, in Chrome, click "Show Embedded Content" as the material is fed not from Adafruit but from Microsoft's MakeCode site.

To download the code, click the download link at the bottom of the window. To edit the code in MakeCode, click the box with arrow icon in the upper right corner of the window.

https://makecode.adafruit.com/80901-42257-42362-98839

## Adjusting Sensitivity

Getting your mask to react to the sound of your voice may take some trial and error. Sound levels in MakeCode are measured on a scale of 0-255. You can adjust the value at which the mask will start chomping by increasing the value in the `while sound level ≥ 140`&nbsp;field to 150 (less sensitive) or down to 130 (more sensitive).&nbsp;

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/402/medium800/makecode_Screen_Shot_2019-07-17_at_3.30.15_PM.png?1563560314)

# Sound Activated Shark Mask

## Circuit Diagram

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/340/medium800/makecode_CPX_servo_jumper.png?1563476308)

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/341/medium800/makecode_IMG_2312.jpg?1563476369)

Note the yellow clip is connected to pad **A1**. Pad **A0** is usually dedicated to audio and is not used in this tutorial.

## Powering the shark

Circuit Playground Express can use a variety of power sources, anywhere between 3V-5V is safe. This compact&nbsp;[2200mAh lithium ion cylindrical battery](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1781)&nbsp;is excellent for powering projects like this.&nbsp;

A set of&nbsp;[3 AAA batteries](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3520)&nbsp;also provides ample power, if that option is more convenient. If you're using a&nbsp;[AAAx3 battery pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/727), check that the switch on the **&nbsp;** battery pack is set to "ON".

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### Lithium Ion Cylindrical Battery - 3.7v 2200mAh

[Lithium Ion Cylindrical Battery - 3.7v 2200mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1781)
Need a big battery for your project? This lithium-ion battery contains a 2200mAh and a protection circuit that provides over-voltage, under-voltage, and over-current protection. Yet, it is slim and easy to fit into many project cases.  
  
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- OR -

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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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### 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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## Assemble and Test

With your pieces not mounted yet, you may want to assemble the circuit, put the code on, and test.

When working, speaking into the Circuit Playground Express microphone will cause the servo motor to activate. If you put the one arm horn on the servo, you can see the movement easier. That is also the horn used in the actual build. The other various horns that come with the servo can be saved for another project.

# Sound Activated Shark Mask

## Shark Mask

## Cardboard Construction

This mask will be constructed from two large pieces of cardboard, each of which will be folded up origami-style and glued together to create the top and bottom halves.

## Shark head template

Cut out template for top of shark head:

This should be a rectangle about 12" long by 10" wide, with 4" flaps extending outwards.

Angle the side flaps downward slightly and extend the back flap back an extra inch. This will create the top section of our shark mask.

![makecode_IMG_5861.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/342/medium640/makecode_IMG_5861.jpg?1563476530)

![makecode_IMG_5862.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/343/medium640/makecode_IMG_5862.jpg?1563477210)

![makecode_IMG_5864.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/344/medium640/makecode_IMG_5864.jpg?1563477223)

![makecode_IMG_5865.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/345/medium640/makecode_IMG_5865.jpg?1563477272)

## Teeth!

Cut out some teeth. Make them big and fearsome.

![makecode_IMG_5868.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/356/medium640/makecode_IMG_5868.jpg?1563480122)

![makecode_IMG_5869.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/365/medium640/makecode_IMG_5869.jpg?1563552575)

![makecode_IMG_5873.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/370/medium640/makecode_IMG_5873.jpg?1563552796)

## Finish upper jaw

Fold up the flaps and use hot glue to hold them in place, creating a rigid boxy structure.

![makecode_IMG_5871.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/366/medium640/makecode_IMG_5871.jpg?1563552605)

![makecode_IMG_5875.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/367/medium640/makecode_IMG_5875.jpg?1563552623)

![makecode_IMG_5876.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/368/medium640/makecode_IMG_5876.jpg?1563552637)

![makecode_IMG_5877.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/369/medium640/makecode_IMG_5877.jpg?1563552682)

## Lower jaw

Cut out a pattern for the lower jaw, keeping dimensions in line with the upper jaw.

Unlike the top part, this one must include a large cut away space to allow room for your head and neck while wearing it.

![makecode_IMG_5883.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/371/medium640/makecode_IMG_5883.jpg?1563554001)

![makecode_IMG_5884.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/372/medium640/makecode_IMG_5884.jpg?1563554029)

## Finish lower jaw

Add teeth to bottom jaw.

Fold and glue the flaps of the jaw in place.

Add a hinge. A 3/8" wooden dowel works well for this purpose, but any sufficiently stiff rod will do.

![makecode_IMG_5886.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/373/medium640/makecode_IMG_5886.jpg?1563556135)

![makecode_IMG_5887.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/374/medium640/makecode_IMG_5887.jpg?1563556187)

![makecode_IMG_5888.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/375/medium640/makecode_IMG_5888.jpg?1563556216)

![makecode_IMG_5889.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/376/medium640/makecode_IMG_5889.jpg?1563556266)

## Connect the halves

Connect the top and bottom halves of the shark head using a dowel.

At this point you can add a cardboard washer to hold the dowel in place.

![makecode_IMG_5890.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/394/medium640/makecode_IMG_5890.jpg?1563557481)

![makecode_IMG_5955.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/395/medium640/makecode_IMG_5955.jpg?1563557529)

## Skull cap

Cut out a rectangular piece of cardboard and round out one side.

Fold this into a small bowl shape. This will fit over the top of your head and allow you to wear the mask.

![makecode_IMG_5897.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/377/medium640/makecode_IMG_5897.jpg?1563556447)

![makecode_IMG_5900.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/379/medium640/makecode_IMG_5900.jpg?1563556637)

![makecode_IMG_5902.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/380/medium640/makecode_IMG_5902.jpg?1563556666)

![makecode_IMG_5904.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/418/medium640/makecode_IMG_5904.jpg?1563576306)

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/382/medium800/makecode_IMG_5903.jpg?1563556811)

## String it together

Thread a piece of string or fishing line through the bottom edge of the lower jaw.

Tie off one of the the line with a knot and tie the other end to the servo arm.

![makecode_IMG_5892.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/386/medium640/makecode_IMG_5892.jpg?1563557056)

![makecode_IMG_5932.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/399/medium640/makecode_IMG_5932.jpg?1563559686)

![makecode_IMG_5933.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/400/medium640/makecode_IMG_5933.jpg?1563559902)

![makecode_IMG_5936.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/401/medium640/makecode_IMG_5936.jpg?1563559964)

## Motorize it

Get the servo connector (horn) with the circular part and one arm. Attach it to the servo motor but don't screw it down yet. You may need to make adjustments as the horn can fit in different positions.

Glue servo motor inside the mask. A large dollop of hot glue or piece of double sided foam tape works well for this.

![makecode_IMG_5937.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/385/medium640/makecode_IMG_5937.jpg?1563556956)

Now is a good time to test out the code and make sure the servo arm doesn't bump into anything as it's moving If it is bumping, adjust the horn placed on top of the servo to another angle until the movement is close to being correct. Fine adjustments can be changed in code by changing the numbers used for close and open mouth movements.

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/398/medium800thumb/makecode_Untitled3.2019-07-19_14_01_42.jpg?1563559323)

Warning: 

## Power

On the other side of the mask, glue a short piece of cardboard in place to hold a battery in place.

This will allow you to easily remove the battery if necessary for charging.

![makecode_IMG_5940.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/388/medium640/makecode_IMG_5940.jpg?1563557128)

![makecode_IMG_5942.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/412/medium640/makecode_IMG_5942.jpg?1563574712)

## Shark fin

Cut out a large shark fin and glue it to the top of the mask.

&nbsp;

This small detail will instantly distinguish you as the deep sea predator that you are.

![makecode_IMG_5944.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/415/medium640/makecode_IMG_5944.jpg?1563575803)

![makecode_IMG_5947.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/416/medium640/makecode_IMG_5947.jpg?1563575856)

## Shark eyes (optional)

Cut a ping pong ball in half to create some eyes.

Glue the unblinking eyes to the side of the shark's head.

![makecode_IMG_5953.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/389/medium640/makecode_IMG_5953.jpg?1563557260)

![makecode_IMG_5954.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/390/medium640/makecode_IMG_5954.jpg?1563557307)

![makecode_IMG_5959.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/391/medium640/makecode_IMG_5959.jpg?1563557324)

![makecode_IMG_5957.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/392/medium640/makecode_IMG_5957.jpg?1563557337)

## Blank stare

Draw some large ovals in the center of each eye, re-creating the terrifying blank stare of a shark.

![makecode_IMG_6024.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/413/medium640/makecode_IMG_6024.jpg?1563575598)

![makecode_IMG_6026.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/414/medium640/makecode_IMG_6026.jpg?1563575612)

## Final steps

At this point you can stick the Circuit Playground Express board somewhere safely inside the mask, using double sided foam tape to hold it in place.&nbsp;

Place it somewhere close to where your mouth will be, which will make it easy to trigger on command, but make sure there is still a way to connect it to your computer via the micro USB port in case you wan to make changes to the code later.

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/393/medium800/makecode_IMG_5963.jpg?1563557434)

You shark mask should now contain all the necessary electronics hidden sneakily away inside, while looking quite intimidating from the outside.

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/417/medium800/makecode_IMG_6048.jpg?1563576233)

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/419/medium800/makecode_IMG_6046.jpg?1563576342)

Land shark ahoy!

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/078/476/medium800thumb/makecode_Untitled3.2019-07-19_17_17_56.jpg?1563834931)


## Guide 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
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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

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592)
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### Standard servo - TowerPro SG-5010

[Standard servo - TowerPro SG-5010](https://www.adafruit.com/product/155)
This high-torque standard servo can rotate approximately 180 degrees (90 in each direction). You can use any servo code, hardware, or library to control these servos. Good for beginners who want to make stuff move without building a motor controller with feedback & gearbox. Comes with 3...

Out of Stock
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### Lithium Ion Cylindrical Battery - 3.7v 2200mAh

[Lithium Ion Cylindrical Battery - 3.7v 2200mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1781)
Need a big battery for your project? This lithium-ion battery contains a 2200mAh and a protection circuit that provides over-voltage, under-voltage, and over-current protection. Yet, it is slim and easy to fit into many project cases.  
  
This cell can provide 2 **C** of...

In Stock
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### Small Alligator Clip to Male Jumper Wire Bundle - 6 Pieces

[Small Alligator Clip to Male Jumper Wire Bundle - 6 Pieces](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3448)
When working&nbsp;with unusual non-header-friendly surfaces, these handy cables will be your best friends! No longer will you have long, cumbersome strands of alligator clips. These compact jumper cables have a premium male header on one end and a grippy mini alligator clip on the...

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### Adafruit Micro Lipo - USB LiIon/LiPoly charger

[Adafruit Micro Lipo - USB LiIon/LiPoly charger](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1304)
Oh so adorable, this is the tiniest little lipo charger, so handy you can keep it any project box! Its also easy to use. Simply plug in the gold plated contacts into any USB port and a 3.7V/4.2V lithium polymer or lithium ion rechargeable battery into the JST plug on the other end. There are...

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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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### 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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## Related Guides

- [Adafruit Circuit Playground Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-circuit-playground-express.md)
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