Circuit Playground Snow Globe Kit

Light up your winter nights with this amazing electronic snow globe kit! No soldering needed - it comes with everything you need to create your very own snow globe. Program various light and sound effects into the Circuit Playground Express using MakeCode. MakeCode features easy drag - and - drop programming blocks, so even beginners can become pros. The custom plastic snow globe container is durable, clear, and round. It has a large flat screw - on top and a press - fit rubber stopper. The hollow stopper allows you to place electronics inside, making it ideal for your electronic - powered snow globe. The stopper has an inner diameter of about 60mm and a depth of about 13.5mm, providing plenty of space. It fits a Circuit Playground Express with a 500 mAh lipo battery perfectly. The kit includes a DIY snow globe, a Circuit Playground Express, a 3.7V 500mAh Lithium Ion Polymer Battery, and an Adafruit Micro Lipo - USB LiIon/LiPoly Charger. To use MakeCode, you'll need a Mac, Windows, ChromeOS or Linux computer and a standard micro - B USB data - sync cable. You'll also need water, glitter or other snow - like materials, glycerine, something cool to display inside, and E6000 glue. These items aren't included but can be bought at local art supply, crafting or hardware stores. Technical details: Globe diameter is 108mm, mouth diameter is 62mm, and height is 120mm.

Using your Circuit Playground Snow Globe Kit is a breeze. First, gather the items not included in the kit, like water, glitter, glycerine, something cool to show off inside, and E6000 glue from your local store. Connect the Circuit Playground Express to your Mac, Windows, ChromeOS or Linux computer using a standard micro - B USB data - sync cable. Then, use MakeCode to program different light and sound effects. You can easily do this with the drag - and - drop programming blocks even if you've never programmed before. Next, place the Circuit Playground Express with the 500 mAh lipo battery inside the hollow rubber stopper of the snow globe container. Fill the globe with water, add glitter or other snow - like materials and glycerine to slow down the water's movement. Put the cool item you've chosen inside to show off. Finally, use the E6000 glue to make the stopper seal permanent. When it comes to maintenance, keep the snow globe away from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight. If the battery runs out, use the Adafruit Micro Lipo - USB LiIon/LiPoly Charger to recharge it. Remember, the stopper and the container are made of plastic, so handle them gently to avoid cracks or breakage.