CPX- Headlamp

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CPX- Headlamp

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CPX programmed headlamp that dims or gets brighter based on how much light is detected.

Supplies

CPX

battery pack for 2AAA batteries

(2)AAA batteries

Cardboard

Tape

Fabric

Hot Glue

Velcro

Get CPX Code

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Get code from link below:

https://makecode.com/_28WgcfVLW8oz

Program circuit playground express and attach battery pack.

Make Battery Holder From Cardboard

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Make battery holder out of cardboard, tape together. Cut cardboard strip for CPX on front, tape CPX to cardbaord, tape cardboard around battery pack cardboard box.

Make Fabric Headband

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Cut stripe of fabric about 24" long, fold over once in middle and glue, fold over other side to middle and glue. Attach Velcro on opposite end of opposite sides of the fabric strip.

Fabric Over Cardboard Box

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Cut a small hole in fabric for the CPX to fix through. Wrap extra fabric around box and glue.

Attach Fabric Headband to Box

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Line up headband so in middle of box, glue down.

Finished!

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Yay!