README.md

Ford Badge

This badge was created quickly for the Hak4Kidz private event at the Henry Ford in Derborn, MI February 25, 2017.

To extend the capabilities and program the Arduino Pro Mini 3.3V, follow these instructions:

• Using the Arduino Pro Mini 328 - 3.3V/8MHz
  • Data sheet for Pro Mini 8MHz 3.3V
• SparkFun FTDI Basic Breakout 3.3V
  • FTDI (Future Technology Devices International Ltd) Drivers How to Install FTDI Drivers
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Going further
  • SparkFun USB to serial UART Boards Hookup Guide
• USB mini-B cable
• Arduino IDE

Please refer to the manufacturer's installations instructions.

Build of Materials (BOM)

Quick badge BOM:

1. Arduino Pro Mini 328 - 3.3V/8MHz
2. SparkFun LED Array - 8x7
3. Coin Cell Battery Holder - 20mm (PTH)
4. Coin Cell Battery - 20mm (CR2032)
5. Arduino Stackable Header - 8 Pin
6. Break Away Headers - Straight
7. Break Away Male Headers - Right Angle
8. SparkFun FTDI Basic Breakout - 3.3V
9. 3" Black wire - solid or stranded core
10. 3" Red wire - solid or stranded core
11. Laminated badge w/ lanyard

Visual instructions to assemble the badge are available in this repository wiki

A fun time lapse video of the badge being assembled is available at the Hak4Kidz YouTube channel.