Build Instructions

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  Step 1

  If you're thinking of trying a few different ideas, it's not a bad idea to solder headers into the bean so you can disconnect and reconnect things without desoldering.

  1. For the first pinwheel, we will connect the servo control line to Digital Pin 0.
  2. For the second pinwheel, we will connect the servo control line to Digital Pin 1.
  3. For the third pinwheel, we will connect the servo control line to Digital Pin 2.
  4. The servo ground line is connected to the ground of the Bean and the power supply.
  5. The servo V+ line is connected to + on the power supply.
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  Step 2

  Write Arduino Code
  

  1. Install the Bean Loader app and Arduino IDE. It's available from the LightBlue Bean website.
  2. Download the pinwheel example from the Theme Park of Everyday documentation website and open it in Arduino.

  You can find more information about all the sensor inputs available (and example code) at the Theme Park of Everyday documentation website.

  How does the Bean communicate with PocketPark on a user's iOS device?

  • The Bean receives messages from PocketPark wirelessly via Bluetooth Low Energy.
  • The messages are a range of numbers, depending on the sensor selected when you register your installation.
  • The Bean Arduino translates the range of numbers to a physical action, which you program. In this example, rotation of the iOS device is translated into the position of the servo.
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  Step 3

  Program your Installation

  
  

  Now you'll program the Bean so your installation knows how to control the servo and respond to information from PocketPark on your iOS device.

  1. Press Verify in Arduino. This will compile your code and launch Bean Loader.
  2. Make sure your Bean is powered and control + click it in Bean Loader to connect.
  3. Control + click and choose Program Sketch.

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