Micro:Bit, A Simple Board for Props and Cosplay

Ever wanted to add fancy lights to your cosplay, but know nothing about programming? Well the MicroBit is what you have been looking for! It's simple to program, using the browser based MakeCode, and it has a robust set of features! I used it to program the lights for my Proton Pack builds, but you can do just about anything with it.
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www.MakeCode.org
Micro:Bit Kit:
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SparkFun Micro:bit Breakout board:
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micro:bit Breakout (with Headers)
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Keyestudio Breakout Board Adapter for BBC Micro:bit
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Pack Light Program:
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Wand Light Program: drive.google.c...
Pack Light Program:
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Soldering Gun: www.amazon.com...

[@xDevil_wolfx]

Hi I watched the video you did with bill on the proton pack and I'm trying to follow all the wiring you did but I'm dyslexic and have adhd and I'm struggling to understand hot put everything together there was a step down module that used in the video but I clicked on the link and it's no longer there so I haven't a clue on what to buy and how to put everything together

[@cyberlife557]

Good evening, I was wondering if you had a wiring diagram for the Proton want and the Microbit.
I have your code and I am trying to wire the wand up using the Microbit.
Thank you for your help and amazing tutorials.

[@KnowOnesDesigns]

I’m out of town right now, but I’ll post a working diagram when I get back!

[@cyberlife557]

@@KnowOnesDesigns That would be great, Thank you..
Trying to get ready for Pensacon here in Pensacola Florida.. Really looking forward to dressing up this year..
I have 3D printed my Pack and I have followed your electronics guide and the Microbit is amazing.
Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and your experience with us and the community.

[@cyberlife557]

Good evening, I was still wondering if you have a wiring diagram for this?

[@gianlucatenca7581]

Hello @Garrick Backer!! first of all congratulations for the video !! I need help!! I would like to recreate the circuit of the protonic backpack of the video made with punished props academy and I wanted to ask you, where are the micro: bit cards connected to the soundboard ?? the switch that turns on all the lights and activates the sound is connected to the Power up ?? thank you so much!!!

[@KnowOnesDesigns]

Hello,
So the switches I use are know as DPDT or Double Pole Double Throw. What that means is each switch operates two distinct circuits. The sound chip and the Micro:Bits are not connected to each other at all, its just that one of these switches acts like you are throwing 2 individual switches. This is the simplest way to have several kits run off the same controls. Here is a link to the switches used in the build:
www.amazon.com/dp/B013DZB6CO/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.19S6GBL9LIM6R
www.amazon.com/dp/B016PNOXY4/?ref=idea_lv_dp_

[@gianlucatenca7581]

@@KnowOnesDesigns thank you so much for the answer!!! ok, I'm ignorant in electronics, even if the video is pretty clear !! but the two wires connected to the converter, which then go to give power to the proton pack and gun lights, come out of the section called SWITCHED of the soundboard or am I wrong ?? the cable that you used had 10 wires? and goes to connect respectively the 4 switches and the lights of the gun to the sounds and to the converter, right ?? have patience Garrick !!! thanks again for a possible answer !!!! sorry!!!!