Spooky Pin

Difficulty Level: Advanced

Materials

BBC micro:bits device
micro:bit battery holder
Computer or laptop with a working Internet connection

Soldering tools

Dual Heat Soldering Iron Station
24 AWG Electrical Wire or Silicone Jacketed Wire (look for the GroovyNoodle box in your kit)
Soldering Wire
Flux
Water (to soak sponge)
Snip Pliers or Needle Nose pliers (regular pliers would work too)
Breakout board (look for the pimoroni pin:bit in your kit)
Paper clips x4
4x red LEDs
5x Dupont Male-to-Female Jumper Ribbon Cables

CODE INSTRUCTIONS

For best viewing quality, please watch the video on full screen mode

Spooky Pin Badge -- CODE - DONE.mp4

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CIRCUIT

This circuit includes 4 circuits each with their own LED. Each LED has its own positive connection to a micro:bit pin, and the negative connections all go to the micro:bit's ground pin.

ASSEMBLING THE PIN

Make sure that you are soldering in a well ventilated area to avoid inhaling the fumes and watch the soldering tutorial video a few times before attempting this project.

Get help from a parent or a guardian when working with a soldering iron.

Never lead a soldering iron turn on and left unattended for long periods of time. Soldering irons are meant to run at very hot temperatures and proper precaution must be made when handling these tools to not hurt yourself.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

Music courtesy of Pyrosion

Spooky Pin - Assembly - DONE.mp4

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