You need to buy or find these components.
Be careful, for some of the components, you’ll need to get the specific references listed in order for them to operate properly with the software or the remote control (please read comments).
| Picture | Component name | Quantity | Site | Comment | Approximate price |
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Backpack | 1 | Backpack example | You need a backpack with a large front pocket. A waterproof one would be perfect. Click here to know how to prepare the backpack. | €15.00 |
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Adafruit led matrix 16×32 |
1 | Adafruit | A powerfull RGB led matrix 16×32. You must buy this specific reference. | €25.00 |
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Bluno (Arduino uno with bluetooth) |
1 | DFRobot | An arduino UNO with integrated bluetooth module. You must buy this specific reference (only DFRobot bluno can pair with another DFRobot bluno)
Erratum : Sorry, I made a terrible mistake with the previous link. It’s not a Bluno M3 (SKU: DFR0329). 🙁You have to buy a simple Bluno (SKU: DFR0267). |
€30.00 |
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Xiaomi battery | 1 | DX | You need a 5v 2A battery for led matrix. | €20.00 |
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Protoshield | 1 | DX | A simple protoshield | €3.50 |
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Pin headers | 1 | DX | 2×8 pins headers | €2.00 |
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Temperature sensor DHT11 | 1 | DX | A temperature and humidity sensor. You need to buy this specific reference. | €2.50 |
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Real-time clock | 1 | DX | A realtime clock. You need to buy this specific reference. | €2.00 |
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Rechargeable battery 9v | 1 | DX | 2 rechargeable batteries with charger | €15.00 |
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9V battery holder | 1 | DX | €1.50 | |
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Mini power switches | 2 | DX | You just need two of them (one for the backpack and one for the remote). You need to buy this specific reference for the remote control. | €4.50 |
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DC Connector | 1 | DX | €2.00 | |
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USB male Cable | 1 | DX | €2.00 | |
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Book Clearcover | 1 | Transparent cover for notebook, books… | ||
| Total : | €125.00 |
Do you have all the components? Good, well, you are ready for the next step : how to prepare your backpack !