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Professor Bubbleton's Breathing Head in A Jar - DIY Tutorial

Professor Bubbleton's Breathing Head in A Jar - DIY Tutorial

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Step right up and behold Professor Bubbleton’s Breathing Head, a
curious apparatus to keep your audience on the edge of their seats.
A submerged head rests under theatrical LED illumination sealed
inside a clear apothecary jar — until a visitor dares to tap the
vessel, at which point the head responds with a sudden stream of
bubbles, as though its humours have not fully departed upon
beheading. At the heart of this modern marvel is the Circuit
Playground Express, whose onboard accelerometer and NeoPixel light
ring make it perfectly suited for sideshow duty. A knock on the jar
is detected directly by the board, triggering a timed burst from a
hidden air pump while the built-in NeoPixels provide customizable
lighting effects. The result is a self-contained illusion that
feels uncanny and responsive, without requiring complex wiring or
extra sensors. Full tutorial:
https://learn.adafruit.com/professor-bubbleton-s-breathing-head-in-a-jar/overview
In this guide, you’ll assemble the apparatus using readily
available parts, mount the Circuit Playground Express inside the
jar, and configure our simple code to coordinate the tap detection,
bubble effect, and lighting. Along the way, you’ll learn how to
turn a single gesture into a memorable interaction — the kind that
invites onlookers to step closer, tap lightly, and immediately
question whether they should have done so at all. No actual
beheading is required for this guide. Our effigy was not harmed in
any way. We'll show you how to create this illusion with any head
you'd like to submerge -- all you need is a few clear photographs.
Or, use our example effigy for instant gratification! Visit the
Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com Erin St Blaine -
http://www.erinstblaine.com
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