LED Heart Box

This is a simple LED accessory for you to decorate your Valentine's day.

Step 1: Preparation

You need the following materials.

1. Red LED diode (dia. 3mm) , 2 pcs
2. 50 Ohms resistor, 1 pcs
3. HDX contactless sensor, 1 pcs
4. CR2032 coin battery, 1 pcs
5. CR2032 coin battery holder, 1 pcs
6. 3d printed Heart-Box component, 2 pcs (in the attachments)
7. 30 AWG solid wire
8. Lead-free solder wire
9. Hot glue
10. Masking Tape (Optional)
11. Small fasteners, 3 pcs (Optional)

You may need the following tools.

1. Soldering iron
2. 30 AWG wrapping tool
3. Hot glue gun

Step 2: Circuit Diagram

The LEDs are powered by the 3V coin battery. I added a contactless HDX sensor to control the ON/OFF of the circuit. The 50 Ohms is added to limit the current.

Step 3: Solder the LEDs

To connect the LEDs, I did not use any extra wire. I bent the leads of LED to form the circuit's track. Firstly, I soldered the cathode's leads. Then, I soldered the leads.

Step 4: Solder the Resistor

The leads of resistor were shortened. Firstly, I soldered the resistor to the negative lead of the battery holder. Then, I soldered the other lead of resistor to the anode of LEDs. In addition, I put a masking tape to protect the battery case.

Step 5: Connect the HDX Contactless Sensor

Firstly, I wrapped 30 AWG wires to the sensor's leads. Then, the connection is secured by soldering. Next, the wires were connected to the LEDs and the battery holder.

Step 6: Test the Circuit

The LEDs will be switched on when the sensor is turned upward.

Step 7: Combine the Components and Adjust the Position of LEDs

I used hot glue to cover the solder joints and secure the position of each components. In addition, I adjusted the orientation and the location of the LEDs.

Step 8: Optional

You can install reflective tape to enhance the visual effect of the LEDs. Furthermore, you can close the lid by hot glue or screws.

Step 9: Final Test

Hope you enjoy it! Happy Valentine's Day!

Comments

[Penolopy Bulnick]

It's so cute and little!

[1C1OOCC]

Thank you~

[Orionandrew]

great project! I did something similar a few years ago but made the case out of sheets of plastic I dremeled out and a added a 555 timer to the circuit to make the heart blink(beat).

[1C1OOCC]

Yes, I would like to add this feature too. It would be more interesting if the LEDs blink~ I want to make it small but this item has already been larger than I expected. Space is not enough for me to add the 555 timer unless I made the PCB.