Sun Hat

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Have you ever wanted to be reminded of when to put on sunscreen when you go outside or know what the temperature is when you go outside? Then this project is perfect for you! You will be using your micro:bit to display the current temperature with a message and attaching it to the inside brim of a long brimmed hat or baseball hat.

Materials

BBC micro:bits device
micro:bit battery holder
Computer or laptop with a working Internet connection
Long brimmed hat
Felt
Hot glue gun or crafts glue
Sewing needles
Thread
Scissors
Pencils

CODE INSTRUCTIONS

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Sun Hat.mp4

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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.

ASSEMBLING THE SUN HAT

To make your sun hat, find a wide brim sun hat or an old baseball cap.

You will be sewing the micro:bit to a felt piece then glueing this felt piece to the inside brim of your hat.

This is to ensure that the micro:bit isn't directly exposed to the elements and for a quick and easy way to check the temperature by looking up at the brim of your hat.

If you are using a hot glue gun, be sure to get help from a parent or guardian so you don't hurt yourself.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

Music courtesy of Pyrosion

Sun Hat - ASSEMBLY - DONE.mp4

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