# Wireless LED Maracas ## Overview ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/111/825/medium800thumb/components_00004_7.jpg?1652880692) https://youtube.com/shorts/PQR2EQRyUEw Wireless LEDs look magical but what do they _sound_ like? In this project, you'll build some maracas with the wireless LEDs acting as both the visual and aural component. You can use them as a fun prop at a concert or add them to your experimental, DIY percussion instrument collection. The coil sits in the center of the maraca vertically so that the wireless LEDs are always lit. ![components_edited_P1340184.png](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/111/822/medium640/components_edited_P1340184.png?1652879957) There are two options for assembly. The first is to use a plastic bauble with a cardboard tube. Since the plastic is clear, you can see the LEDs perfectly. The battery pack also fits nicely inside the tube. ![components_edited_P1340164.png](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/111/823/medium640/components_edited_P1340164.png?1652880027) The second is a 3D printed case that closes with magnets. You can print it with transparent filament for a diffused lighting effect. ![projects_edited_P1340170.png](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/111/785/medium640/projects_edited_P1340170.png?1652805296) ## Parts ### Electronics Featured ### Small Inductive Coil and 10 Wireless LED Kit - 5V [Small Inductive Coil and 10 Wireless LED Kit - 5V](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5140) Adding LEDs to anything makes it 5x better -- it's a scientific fact! But when you have LEDs, you've got wires and power supplies and all that stuff is kinda annoying. What if you could have LEDs that light up without any wires or soldering or battery packs? Sounds magical! That's... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5140) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5140/guides) ![Video of a white woman holding ten bare LEDs in her hand. She slides her hand over an inductive charger, lighting up the ten small LEDs.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-videos/640x480/5140-05.jpg) Featured ### JST-PH Battery Extension Cable - 500mm [JST-PH Battery Extension Cable - 500mm](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1131) By popular demand, we now have a handy extension cord for all of our JST PH-terminated battery packs (such as our LiIon/LiPoly and 3xAAA holders). One end has a JST-PH compatible socket, and the other end has a matching plug. Between the two, 500mm of color coded wire. Handy for wearable... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1131) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1131/guides) ![Front shot of JST-PH Battery Extension Cable.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/1131-00.jpg) Featured ### 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... Out of 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) Featured ### Multi-Colored Heat Shrink Pack - 3/32" + 1/8" + 3/16" Diameters [Multi-Colored Heat Shrink Pack - 3/32" + 1/8" + 3/16" Diameters](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1649) Heat shrink is the duct tape of electronics which I guess makes this heat shrink the colorful and exciting duct tape they sell at craft stores.  This heat shrink comes in six different colors - red, blue, green, yellow, white and the traditional black. Each pack contains ten... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1649) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1649/guides) ![Array of many colorful heatshrink tubes.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/1649-00.jpg) Featured ### 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... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3520) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3520/guides) ![Angled shot of 3 PKcell AAA batteries. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3520-00.jpg) ### Part: Clear heat shrink quantity: 1 Clear heat shrink to protect the LEDs [Clear heat shrink](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VPPJQ1G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) ### Plastic Bauble Build ### Part: Plastic baubles quantity: 1 Plastic baubles for the plastic bauble option [Plastic baubles](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NHGW9SC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) ### Part: Washi tape quantity: 1 Washi tape [Washi tape](https://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Bright-Assorted-Patterns-C1017-8-P19/dp/B09HN2PR9K/ref=sr_1_3?crid=X2RSBOQYNWWZ&keywords=washi+tape+scotch&qid=1652803410&sprefix=washi+tape+scotch%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-3) **1 x** Cardboard tube from a paper towel or toilet paper roll for each maraca ### 3D Printed Build ### Part: 5mm x 2mm magnets quantity: 1 small magnets for 3D printed option [5mm x 2mm magnets](https://www.amazon.com/Magnets-Cylinder-Refrigerator-Whiteboard-Storage/dp/B09GW4MJST/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=1YU3NTDVFJVZ4&keywords=5mm%2Bx%2B2mm%2Bmagnets&qid=1652803161&sprefix=5mm%2Bx%2B2mm%2B%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-2-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSFkxRjREOVNMTzEwJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjcyODM3MUo0WEZYMk9OMERaUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjIxODkwRDE1OUVUN05GTFk4JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1) ### Part: Transparent PLA Filament quantity: 1 Transparent PLA Filament [Transparent PLA Filament](https://www.amazon.com/Magnets-Cylinder-Refrigerator-Whiteboard-Storage/dp/B09GW4MJST/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=1YU3NTDVFJVZ4&keywords=5mm%2Bx%2B2mm%2Bmagnets&qid=1652803161&sprefix=5mm%2Bx%2B2mm%2B%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-2-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSFkxRjREOVNMTzEwJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjcyODM3MUo0WEZYMk9OMERaUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjIxODkwRDE1OUVUN05GTFk4JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/wireless-led-maracas/wiring.md) ## Guide Products ### Small Inductive Coil and 10 Wireless LED Kit - 5V [Small Inductive Coil and 10 Wireless LED Kit - 5V](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5140) Adding LEDs to anything makes it 5x better -- it's a scientific fact! But when you have LEDs, you've got wires and power supplies and all that stuff is kinda annoying. What if you could have LEDs that light up without any wires or soldering or battery packs? Sounds magical! That's... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5140) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5140/guides) ### JST-PH Battery Extension Cable - 500mm [JST-PH Battery Extension Cable - 500mm](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1131) By popular demand, we now have a handy extension cord for all of our JST PH-terminated battery packs (such as our LiIon/LiPoly and 3xAAA holders). One end has a JST-PH compatible socket, and the other end has a matching plug. Between the two, 500mm of color coded wire. Handy for wearable... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1131) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1131/guides) ### 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... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/727) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/727/guides) ### Multi-Colored Heat Shrink Pack - 3/32" + 1/8" + 3/16" Diameters [Multi-Colored Heat Shrink Pack - 3/32" + 1/8" + 3/16" Diameters](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1649) Heat shrink is the duct tape of electronics which I guess makes this heat shrink the colorful and exciting duct tape they sell at craft stores.  This heat shrink comes in six different colors - red, blue, green, yellow, white and the traditional black. Each pack contains ten... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1649) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1649/guides) ### 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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