Use a HalloWing with its built-in TFT screen, and a small speaker to display artwork, and play audio descriptions. Coded in CircuitPython, you can use the capacitive touch pads to advance to the next image.

You'll also build a beautiful canvas and wood frame to display your Tiny Museum Tour Device!

Parts

1 x Adafruit HalloWing M0 Express
Skull-shaped ATSAMD21 board w 1.44" 128x128 TFT display
1 x Lithium Ion Polymer Battery
Ideal for Feathers - 3.7V 400mAh
1 x Copper Foil Tape
with Conductive Adhesive 6mm x 15 meter roll
1 x USB Cable
A/MicroB

Materials and Tools

In addition to the parts above, you'll also need:

  • Painting canvas pre-stretched on a 4"x4" minimum frame
  • Lengths of basswood in various dimensions, such as 1/4" x 3/8" x 24", 3/16" x 3/8" x 24",
  • Cardstock
  • Woodglue and/or white glue
  • Hobby knife
  • Mitre box and saw
  • Spray paint
  • Foam tape or blue tack

This guide was first published on Oct 19, 2018. It was last updated on Dec 05, 2023.

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