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Mystical LED Halloween Hood

By Adafruit Industries

Create glowing eyes for your costume! This project is ideal for any character with glowing eyes, like the Black Mage from Final Fantasy, Jawa from Star Wars, or Orko from He-Man.

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3D Printed LED-Animation BMO

By Adafruit Industries

You can make your very own BMO with 3D Printing and DIY electronics. This guide will walk you through the steps of 3D printing the parts, soldering the components and assembling this delightful electronic companion.

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Starduino: 8-Bit Super Mario Tree Topper

By Adafruit Industries

Let's build an 8-bit tree topper! This project uses the GEMMA to run a NeoPixel ring stuffed inside a 3D printed Mario star.

How To Pick The Best Microcontroller For Your Project
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How To Pick The Best Microcontroller For Your Project

By bekathwia

Discover the key factors to consider when selecting a microcontroller for your electronics projects.

PROJECT
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Which CircuitPython Board is Right for You?

By Adafruit Industries

Pick a feature and find your board!

NeoPixel Halloween Costume - Tips for Costume Electronics
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NeoPixel Halloween Costume - Tips for Costume Electronics

By bekathwia

NeoPixel technology adds a touch of magic to Halloween costumes. Discover expert tips for adding dazzling lights and effects to your costume electronics.

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Color-sensor Driven NeoPixel Dress

By Adafruit Industries

Light up the dance floor with a gradient color pattern driven by the colors around you!

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NeoPixel Tiara

By Adafruit Industries

Wear a crown of LEDs for your birthday or prom!

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Gemma Firewalker Lite Sneakers

By Adafruit Industries

Your new favorite LED sneakers.

Getting Started with Microsoft MakeCode Maker
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Getting Started with Microsoft MakeCode Maker

By Maker.io Staff

This article introduces you to the online simulation and coding app, and provides an overview of the most important features.

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Python on Hardware

By Maker.io Staff

A whole generation of programmers have now grown up with the web, where JavaScript is the de facto language for creating dynamic user interfaces and managing databases.

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Make It Glow How to Solder NeoPixels, A Beginner's Guide

By Adafruit Industries

This guide is for beginners who are ready to take the next step in DIY electronics: putting that soldering iron to use to add NeoPixel or other addressable LEDs