Kids Led Projector ✨
Made by Aula_Jazmati / Art / Displays / Kids & Family / Lights / Upcycling
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A Simple Machine for Kids to Bring Their Drawings to Life
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This project aims to encourage children's creativity and imagination by providing them with a simple machine that can bring their drawings to life on the wall 🖌️🎨 The machine consists of a transparent layer on which kids can draw their designs, a light source, and a battery-powered box that holds the light source and the transparent layer. When the machine is turned on, the drawings are projected onto the wall, creating a magical and interactive experience for the kids 👧🧒
1 / 2 • Playing, dreaming, and learning with shadows.[2]
![Playing, dreaming, and learning with shadows.[2]](https://www.electromaker.io/uploads/images/projects/3474/story/medium/Aula_Jazmati_story_image_1701521915443797.jpg "Playing, dreaming, and learning with shadows.[2]")
Playing, dreaming, and learning with shadows.[2]
![Playing, dreaming, and learning with shadows.[2]](https://www.electromaker.io/uploads/images/projects/3474/story/medium/Aula_Jazmati_story_image_1701521916208539.jpg "Playing, dreaming, and learning with shadows.[2]")
Playing, dreaming, and learning with shadows.[2]
💫 DescriptionAs a parent or educator, you know that children have boundless creativity and imagination. They love to draw and create, but sometimes their ideas can be limited by the materials they have at hand. That's why we created this simple machine that allows kids to take their drawings to the next level and bring them to life on the wall.
The machine is easy to build and requires only a few materials that are readily available. Kids can draw their designs on a transparent layer using markers or colored pencils. Then, they can place the layer on top of the light source in the box and turn it on. The drawings will be projected onto the wall, creating a stunning display of colors and shapes.
This machine is not only fun to use but also educational. It teaches kids about light and how it can be used to create art. It also encourages them to think outside the box and come up with new ideas for their drawings.
🖍️ Tools needed to make kids projector at home- Transparent Nylon Paper
Transparent Nylon Paper
Transparent Nylon Paper
- Paper Cups
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Paper Cup
- Paste Tape
- Led
You can use 3mm LEDs or 8mm LEDs instead of destroy your mother's mobile flash 😅
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3 mm Leds
8mm Led
- Buttons or Switches
You can use Buttons or Switches. Switches and buttons open or close an electrical connection between a voltage source and an electrical consumer. Switches ensure a permanent state until the next switching process. Buttons hold or disconnect the electrical connection only as long as they are pressed.
You can use Buttons or Switches according the function you need (permanent or temporary).
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- Lithium batteriesand TP4056 5V Mini USB 1A Lithium Battery Charger Module
Batteries can be used with a charging circuit. To be a permanent device in which children only change the slide on which they draw to display it.
1 / 2 • Lithium battery
Lithium battery
PCBWay TP4056 5V Mini USB 1A Lithium Battery Charger Module
Note:
If you want to make a PCB for this project or 3D print enclosure, or for any other electronic project, PCBWay is a great choice for you. PCBWay is one of the most experienced PCB manufacturing company in China in field of PCB prototype and fabrication. They provide completed PCB assembly service with worldwide free shipping, and ISO9001 quality control system. Also, on their site there is an online Gift-shop for ordering the tools.
PCBWay has a dedicated component store in addition to PCB services. PCBWay GIFT SHOP is an online marketplace from which we can source all the major electronics stuff, like Raspberry Pi boards, Displays, wires, etc.
https://www.pcbway.com/project/gifts_list
PCBWay has this system that lets us purchase anything from their gift shop with beans. Beans are like redeemable currency or coupons that we get by placing an order on PCBWay or by sharing your projects in the community to get beans.
In the project, we used two paper cups, the first in which we placed the batteries and the switch. We made a hole in the second to show the LED and covered it with the slide on which we wanted to display what was drawn. Then we paste the two cups. Any enclosure can be designed and 3D printed with the place left to insert the slide.
Tools
Tools
The Test Circuit
The Test Circuit
Switch at Cup 1
Switch at Cup 1
Switch at Cup 1
Switch at Cup 1
Led at Cup 2
Led at Cup 2
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A small PCB can be designed after testing. If you are sure of the components and design.
Also you can build circuit with several LEDs or RGB led & variable resistors can be used to determine the color.
PCB design with EasyEDA online tool
PCB design with EasyEDA online tool
🧐 Test The Kids Led Projector ✨Get ready for the shadow show with your DIY circuit.
Overall, this project is a great way to foster children's creativity and imagination while providing them with a fun and interactive experience. It's perfect for classrooms, playrooms, or even as a family activity at home.
💡 References:1 - https://www.craftionary.net/diy-shadow-show-for-kids-build-projector-at-home/
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