Build the Tri Rod from Zelda: Wisdom of Echoes!
This project features motion activated LED animations and sound effects powered by CircuitPython and the Prop-Maker Feather RP2040.
Motion Activated
When the accelerometer detects a swinging motion, it triggers the LEDs to animate a random sound effect.
The accelerometer detects when the prop is vertical, triggering an idle state where the LEDs fades slowly.
PropMaker RP2040
This dev-board is our favorite go-to that’s designed for making prop projects. It’s got the RP2040 chip with a built-in audio amplifier and accelerometer!
A 2000mAh lipo battery will provide several hours of use and can be recharged over USB.
CircuitPython
CircuitPython has made our Prop-Maker projects easier than ever thanks to our new demo code and libraries.
Development boards with CircuitPython are great for props because they load just like a USB flash drive so you can easily edit code and drag and drop audio files.
We think this could be modified to work great with similar props like a wizard’s staff or a sci-fi space helmet.
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