Build Instructions

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  Step 1: Required Materials:

  • Arduino Lilypad (x1)
  • NeoPixel Ring - 12: (x1)
  • USB Serial Converter(x1)
  • 3.7V Lipo Battery (x1)
  • USB Mini-B Cable (x1)
  • JST 2-Pin Battery Connector Plug Female - Male (x1)
  • Female/Female Jumper Wires (x6)
  • Earring Hooks

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  Step 2: Circuit Diagram

  We will start the project by loading code into Lilypad first. In order to program the card, we need a Female/Female Jumper Cable and a USB Serial Converter. After installing the code, we will not have any work with USB Serial.

  • Make the connection between Lilypad and the USB Serial Converter, as in the picture.
  • Then, connect the Lilypad with your computer using Micro USB.

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  Step 3: Programming the Arduino

  • Open the Arduino software. Under Tools-Boards, select the Lilypad main board. You need to make sure that the correct board is selected.
  • Select your port number. It might be a different port for you.
  • Upload the code to Lilypad main board.

  You can copy the Neopixel code from Adafruit’s Github page. Here is the link:NeopixelEarring

  Create a new project in the Arduino IDE. Copy the whole code and paste the code you copied here. Then click the "Upload" button and upload the code to Lilypad.

  **If you don't work with Adafruit libraries before, you might need to add up the Adafruit libraries.

  The code loading process is over, no more work with USB Serial Converter.

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