Lightning and Thunder Effect - Arduino, DfPlayer Mini, NeoPixels

There are many DIY lightning effects out there and a few commercial ones as well. This project allows you to create the effect of lightning flashes followed by thunder using LEDs, Arduino, and a DfPlayer Mini MP3 player. This is an easy project to solder using a Perma-Proto board and a few simple components. Connected to an external amplified speaker and the effect is completely customizable and amazing.

This project is kludged together from a couple of different concepts with a bit of tinkering thrown in.

Blog post:
https://randommakingencounters.com/lightning-and-thunder-effect-arduino-dfplayer-mini-neopixels/

Supplies:
With the exception of Adafruit, these are affiliate links and will help support my work and the channel at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

NeoPixel - https://www.adafruit.com/product/2869
Arduino Nano - https://amzn.to/3eGBtwP
DFPlayer - https://amzn.to/3eJljCO
Micro SD card - https://amzn.to/3eJ4KqD
Resistor kit - https://amzn.to/3HsZymZ
Electrolytic capacitor - https://amzn.to/32RtkCY
Terminal block, large - https://amzn.to/3JCaPmQ
Terminal block, small - https://amzn.to/3JtVswV
Audio jack - https://amzn.to/3EHOPDn
Breadboard - https://amzn.to/3Jxlpvr
Perma Proto Board - https://amzn.to/3qFEbIy
Power supply - https://amzn.to/3EOAkxQ
Power jack - https://amzn.to/3JxnIyB
Wire - https://amzn.to/3eGtrnw
Soldering iron - https://amzn.to/3sQZ71Z

Thanks to:
Adafruit
https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-neopixel-uberguide

Indrek Luuk - Circuit Journal
https://circuitjournal.com/how-to-use-the-dfplayer-mini-mp3-module-with-an-arduino

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