Graduation Cap Art Design
There are usually a variety of designs for graduations caps utilizing standard art supplies. This graduation cap art design will showcase electronics as the art medium.
Check out youtube for assembly video. https://youtu.be/fkp0vbt6Q-c
Supplies
- Graduation Cap
- 32x32 RGB LED Matrix Panel - 6mm pitch
- Teensy 3.2 + header
- SmartMatrix SmartLED Shield (V4) for Teensy 3
- Phone Charger Backup Battery
- Cellphone Armholder for Cell Phones / Cell Phone Holder for Running
- Elastic Hair Tie
- 2 Velcro Brand One-Wrap Strap 8"
- 2 wires
- 6 Machine Screws (fits the 32x32 RGB)
- 6 Gardner Bender 1/2" Plastic Cable Clamp
Connect the Microcontrollers
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Connect the SmartMatrix and Teensy together. Keep straps away from pins that will connect to the RGB.
Connect to the 32x32 RGB
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Put on Cap
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