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    Getting started.

    Before sitting down to build this project you will need to order some parts and get some things 3D printed. If you have the components on hand. have a 3D printer and at least clear filament, you can get going right away. Otherwise, visit your favorite parts store to get the components. The only part that is particular to this project is the button since there is a hole in the case sized for that button. There is an Amazon link to the part in the components list.

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    Flash the Arduino Nano

    First flash the Arduino Nano with the provided code. If this is new to you, watch some basic Arduino videos on YouTube. You will need to download and install the Arduino IDE, which the videos will help you with.

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    Solder the NeoPixel ring to the Arduino Nano

    Disconnect the Arduino Nano from the USB power before soldering to it.

    The Ground of the ring goes to the ground pin on the right side of the board when the USB connector is facing you. The ground of the battery pack will also be attached here later.

    The 5V Power of the ring is soldered to the 5V pin on the same side as the ground wire.

    Solder the Data In (DIn) pin of the ring to the 330 Ohm resister.

    Solder the other end of the 330 Ohm resister to pin D12 on the left side of the Arduino Nano when the USB connector is facing you.