Proton Pack Build (Ben of Kent) Chapter 6 - Programmable Pack lights for £19

Chapter Six of my Ben of Kent Proton pack build videos. Hopefully it might either encourage you to get one or if you have one, help with your build. This includes details of a cheaper method of creating the light sequence without expensive hardware.
I'm sure there are better ways to build, but here's how I did it.
Here's the list.
3D printed Parts:
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Electronics:
www.ebay.co.uk... MCP23017 16 bit port expander breakout board
shop.pimoroni.... pi pico
proto-pic.co.u... ribbon cable
www.ebay.co.uk... LEDS
www.ebay.co.uk... Microphone module
costs
MCP23017 I2C interface 16bit IO Extension Module Pin Board IIC to GIPO Convert £4.70
KY-037 High Sensitivity Microphone/Sound Detection Sensor For Arduino Module PIC £1.98
Raspberry Pi Pico - Board Only £3.60
LED 5mm or 3mm Superbright-Clear/Diffused - Choose Colour/Mix Pack UK £2.45
resistors 68ohm £1.88
ribbon cable £3.86
total £18.27
All of the above details plus the wiring diagram and script are now published on the following link.
thesplik.wordp...
Why not check out my other blog posts whilst your at it. :)

[@ddrusa]

Thank you for the tips

[@splik]

Any time

[@albertopina4359]

Increíble saludos México

[@cesarmiranda4253]

Buenos días les agradezco la información, mis hijos vieron un demo del protón pack, desde ese momento empecé a ver cómo replicarlo, hay diversas maneras y materiales para hacerlo, pero nadie explica cómo realizar los efectos de luz y sonido, exepto ustedes!!! Muy detallado ya podré hacer uno como en el vídeo, muchas Gracias!!!🙏👊👍👌

[@splik]

Me alegro de que te guste y puedas entender mis instrucciones. Mi español no existe.

[@PhillesNL]

Hi Keith, thanks for sharing the code for the Raspberry Pi, but I’ve got a question: The code is written/made for 10 power cell LEDS but checking your pack and the 3D file for the power cell LED holder, I count 12 LEDS..?

[@Lempo.Geisterjäger]

Will the code be made public? That would be awesome

[@splik]

thesplik.wordpress.com/2021/10/18/proton-pack-lights-script/

[@markcohen7888]

Hi is there anywhere I can get the code for the lights please?

[@splik]

thesplik.wordpress.com/2021/10/18/proton-pack-lights-script/ Hope this helps.

[@craZyfoXColorado]

Please add the code 👍

[@splik]

thesplik.wordpress.com/2021/10/18/proton-pack-lights-script/