Build your own Arduino Seasonal Lights Display
Build your own Arduino Seasonal Lights Display
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Build a custom glowing desktop display featuring a seasonal 3D printed frame—choose between a winter snowflake, Valentine heart, St. Patrick's shamrock, or fall pumpkin.
No prior knowledge required!
Concepts & Skills Taught
Concepts & Skills Taught
LED Circuits & Microcontrollers: Learning how Arduino microcontrollers send digital data signals to addressable pixel LEDs.
Decorative Enclosure Assembly: Hands-on practice mounting electronic components, switches, and pixel LEDs into custom 3D-printed frames.
Pre-Programmed Light Animations: Exploring how microcontrollers cycle through pre-coded animation patterns, color transitions, and dynamic lighting effects.
Age Group & Target Audience
Age Group & Target Audience
Recommended Ages: Middle school, high school, and adults (Ages 11+).
Skill Level: Beginner friendly—no prior electronics, programming, or soldering experience required.
Ideal Event Types: Seasonal library programming, youth STEAM clubs, holiday maker events, and adult craft/tech workshops.
Max Attendance: up to 30 participants
Workshop Outline & Agenda
Workshop Outline & Agenda
First 15–30 Mins – Tech Intro & Discussion
An engaging opening lesson on microcontroller circuit design, addressable pixel LEDs, and how digital signals control individual light colors and animation sequences.
Next 45 Mins – Guided Hands-On Build
Step-by-step assembly where attendees assemble the Arduino controller, wire the LED circuit, and mount their frame.
Final 15 Mins – Testing, Customization & Wrap-Up
Powering up the displays, cycling through pre-programmed light animation modes, troubleshooting connections, and packaging up the completed project to take home.
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