Programmable Rainbow Light Up Sign - Microbit

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With my revamped sign project, I aimed to create something engaging for me and my kids to work on together during their visit to Cambridge Makespace. My goal was to incorporate a range of activities including laser cutting, 3D printing, electronics, and some basic science principles. This project was well-received, and we've produced numerous versions, but I wondered if I could also include programming elements and make the signs battery-operated. Furthermore, my kids requested colorful lights, which inspired this new design. The laser-cut acrylic sign component of the design remains unchanged from its original version, while the 3D-printed case has been expanded to accommodate a battery pack, power switch, and BBC Microbit. To enhance programming fun with inputs, I added a hole for a button at the front of the case. Example Micro Python programs can be found on my GitHub repository.