Much as I liked the earlier “code and components” branding, I’ve decided to change to a more straightforward gavinmakes. This is also the new handle for my main YouTube channel too.
So that allows for gavinmakes 2040cosplay and gavinmakes 2ndmagpiefilms (in time).
The main thing I’ve been working on in the intervening time has been a YouTube based course on how to make props with LEDs, sounds and buttons. I like teaching people how to do things in my job. From looking at youtube and going to comic-con, I think there is a gap on the electronics side of cosplay, which hopefully I can help fill.
I’ve got 12 episodes planned, which will grow, as I continue developing the material. I’m focusing on blaster type props, but will also cover swords and similar weapons, as I’ve made both types. It will cover
- RGB LEDs from strips to individual one
- Power management and power sources
- Buttons as triggers and power on or mode selection
- Amplifiers, speakers and making sounds
- Which micro-controller to use
- What kit you need covering soldering and no soldering options
- How to put it all together into a prop
- Programming the prop in circuit python
I should have the first videos starting this May, this autumn, as ADHD slightly got in the way. If there are things you’d like to see me cover, then please do add a comment.
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