- Connect BLNK-D1 via USB cable to a power source.
- Move in front of BLNK-D1 to trigger eye lights effects.
The light effects are random.
BLNK-D1 internal LED indicates the following:
| LED status | Description |
|---|---|
| Blinking 5 times when turned on | Initialized |
Build your own BLNK-D1!
- Flash the latest MicroPython onto the Raspberry Pi Pico W(H).
- Upload the necessary files from this repository to Raspberry Pi Pico W(H).
| Component | Quantity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Controller | 1 | Raspberry Pi Pico W(H). |
| Wires | several | For connecting components. |
| LEDs | 2 | Blue LEDs for eyes. |
| Chassis | 1 | Model. |
| Motion sensor | 1 | Small PIR motion sensor. |
| Electrical tape | some | For tidying up cables. |
| Two-sided tape | some | For mounting components. |
| Pico pin | Connects to | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GP21 | Eye Left LED | Blue LED (left eye) |
| GP10 | Eye Right LED | Blue LED (right eye) |
| GP2 | Motion Sensor | PIR motion sensor input |
| VSYS | Motion Sensor | Provides power to motion sensor |
| GND | All components | Any ground pin |