Remix Glowing Pumpkin Project

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There's an awesome Halloween project on the Adafruit Learning System that uses the Adafruit Circuit Playground to create a glowing pumpkin. Instead of just following the guide, I decided to put my own spin on the project and make something entirely 3D printed because who likes cleaning out a real pumpkin? A search of Thingiverse yielded plenty of great pumpkins I could print, and after reviewing a couple of designs, I settled on one by 3DWP. Before I dive in, I want to thank 3DWP for their fantastic pumpkin design and Phil B from Adafruit for creating an incredible project that served as a starting point. Here's the BOM for this project: - Circuit Playground (Classic or Express) https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333 https://www.adafruit.com/product/3000 - Orange PLA filament - White PLA filament (or any color you prefer for the base) - Micro USB cord (any style will work with my stand) - Power Source (5V USB charger or battery pack) I highly recommend purchasing the Express version of the Circuit Playground, as it's incredibly easy to learn and use MakeCode, and once you master that, you can transition to Circuit Python. This project is relatively simple. I scaled down the Halloween Pumpkin from 3DWP to 85% since I typically make all my projects printable on the Monoprice Select Mini, which is one of my two go-to printers. Next, I designed a basic stand in Fusion 360 that not only holds the Circuit Playground but also provides a secure resting spot for the pumpkin. You can find the Fusion 360 file if you'd like to modify my design or use it as a starting point for your own idea. For information on how to program your Circuit Playground, please follow the Adafruit guide here: https://learn.adafruit.com/circuit-playground-jack-o-lantern?view=all To print the pumpkin and stand, follow these print setting recommendations. If you'd like, I can post the .gcode for either a Qidi Tech 1 or Monoprice Select Mini V1 since I've printed it using both and know the code works. Assembly is pretty straightforward. First, slide the micro USB end of the cable through the slot in the bottom of the stand and connect it to your Circuit Playground. Next, simply place the Circuit Playground into the counter bore of the stand. The pumpkin goes on top, followed by plugging in the USB cable to a power source. Enjoy! Check out the video of the completed project here: https://youtu.be/JUxUK5vLHSg