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Difficulty Level: Beginner
Difficulty Level: Beginner
For this project, you will be creating your very own light up badge to display your name and some symbols.
Consumed Materials
Felt
Paper
Tools
BBC micro:bits device
Battery holder
Computer or laptop with a working Internet connection
Hot glue gun or craft glue
Scissors
Ruler
Markers
Pencils
CODE INSTRUCTIONS
CODE INSTRUCTIONS
For best viewing quality, please watch the video on full screen mode
Light Up Badge - CODE - DONE.mp4
MAKING THE FELT BADGE
MAKING THE FELT BADGE
To create the felt badge, print one of the free templates provided by ScienceOxford below.
Cut a front and back piece from a piece of felt and glue them together using craft glue or a hot glue gun. Don't forget to leave a gap that's big enough for the micro:bit to fit into! Make a pouch for the battery for fit into then put everything together by following the assembly video below.
Although we didn't decorate the badge, feel free to draw on anything that you like to make it look more fun.
If you are using a hot glue gun, be sure to get help from a parent or guardian so you don't hurt yourself.
MAKE YOUR OWN SHAPE
MAKE YOUR OWN SHAPE
In fashion, designers often need to create patterns for their garments by using paper to design template and using them as guides on how to cut the fabric. If you'd like to use any other shape besides the templates provided above, here are the steps on how to make your own pattern.
Get a blank piece of paper and place your micro:bit under it
Push down gently to imprint the position of the buttons and the LED screen on the piece of paper
Draw out squares for the buttons and measure your micro:bit for the LED screen
Free hand the shape that you want
Use the pattern the same way as described above and you're done!
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CIRCUIT
CIRCUIT
The circuit for this project is easy, all you need to do it connect the micro:bit to the battery pack (Or micro USB) and you're done! This battery pack has two 1.5V AAA batteries in series. When batteries are in series the voltages add together. These two 1.5V batteries supply the micro:bit with the necessary 3V it needs to run.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
VIDEO TUTORIAL
Music courtesy of Pyrosion
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