Circuit Playground - erinstblaine

06 Jul

The CircuitPython Show Podcast with Erin St Blaine

Last month I was interviewed by Paul Cutler, the producer of the Circuit Python Show. The podcast is all about CircuitPython, it’s development, use, and growth. The podcast went live on July 19. You can listen here: EPISODE DESCRIPTION...

circuit python, code, diy, electronics, maker, news, podast, python

14 Mar

New Tutorial: Build a Chinese Dragon Puppet with Motion-Reactive LED Lights

Build a motion-reactive LED Chinese Dragon puppet for Lunar New Year - full tutorial is up!

beginner, chinese dragon, Circuit Playground, diy, dragon, easy, kids, LEDs, light up, lunar new year, motion, neopixels, puppet, reactive

27 Aug

Epoxy Resin Torch Lamp – Dragon Gargoyle Wall Sconce

Check out my newest project tutorial: make an epoxy resin Minecraft-inspired torch lamp. This lamp has a strand of warm white fairy lights embedded right into the resin, making a lovely starry glow effect. Adding a Circuit Playground Express underneath...

3d, illuminated, instructable, interior, LEDs, make code, maker, making, printing

21 Jul

Glowing Mermaid Castle Musical Instrument – DIY Tutorial

I made a magical mermaid fairy fantasy castle out of recycled bottles. I am absolutely in love with it. Here’s a link to the build tutorial at Adafruit Learn System: https://learn.adafruit.com/glowing-bottle-castle-and-capacitive-touch-piano The bottles are sitting on top of a diy...

architecture, build, capacitive touch, castle, clay, craft, diy, fairy, gaudi, glowing, house, instrument, Make, mermaid, organ, piano, sand

26 Mar

How to Make a Game Timer with Circuit Playground & MakeCode

It’s the first week of Covid19 quarantine and I’m going a little nuts. What’s helping me stay sane is throwing myself into silly ridiculous projects where I can make something blinky and learn something fun, but not too challenging....

beginner, chess, clock, code, counter, diy, electronic, gamers, gaming, Learn, makecode, timer

27 Feb

Tree Ent Sculpture with Electronic Eyes – Tutorial

My Tree Ent Lives! I have completely made over my guest room. It’s glorious. I’ve been having such a fun time with this project and it’s nearly complete. I’m so very delighted with how it’s turned out. (Full build...

diy, faerie, forest, guide, how to, lamp, lotr, Make, prop

18 Dec

LED Luminaries Tutorial

It’s the holiday season and I’m feeling a bit festive. I used my Cricut vinyl cutter and a Circuit Playground BlueFruit to make some pretty luminary lanterns to decorate my house. I’m far too lazy to light and maintain...

bluetooth, candle, code, craft, crafting, cricut, diy, lantern, Learn, led, light, luminary, paper, project, tutorial, vinyl

26 Sep

Glowing Crystal Wizard Staff Tutorial & Cosplay Photos

Just launched a new tutorial: make a glowing Crystal Wizard Staff. Here’s the link: https://learn.adafruit.com/glowing-interactive-crystal-staff It’s interactive! It does things (wonderful things!!) when you tilt it or shake it. Here’s a video: The staff concept was built for a...

accessories, accessory, amazing, beautiful, cosplay, costume, crystal, dragon, goddess, how to make, interactive, labyrinth, labyrinth of jareth, Make, prop, staff, tutorial

05 Apr

Paper Mache Dragon Wall Sconce Tutorial

I love her so much. I got inspired to make a paper mache dragon by Dan Reeder, who writes amazingly delightful books about making paper mache dragons. I had way too much fun with this project. Of course I...

Art, artwork, build, crafty, decor, dragon, glowing, mache, magical, ostrich, paper, sculpt, wall

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