Glow Glove
Activate your superpower!
INTRODUCTION
With this kit, you are able to make your own hand-held superhero gadget. Just like Tony Stark and Bruce Wayne, you'll assemble the device, wire all the electronics and write code that will give your Glow Glove the power of light!
Have you ever wanted to become a superhero and bring light to the world around you? Now you can!
Introduction
Have you ever wanted to become a superhero and bring light to the world around you? Now you can!
With this kit, you are able to make your own hand-held superhero gadget. Just like Tony Stark and Bruce Wayne, you'll assemble the device, wire all the electronics and write code that will give your Glow Glove the power of light!
Stickers
Water tattoos
Water tattoos
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
LED strip
Piezo speaker
Battery holder
Batteries
Nuts and bolts
LED strip
Piezo speaker
Battery holder
Batteries
Nuts and bolts
WHAT IS INSIDE?
Cardboard pieces
EVA foam pieces
Fiber optic cables
Assembly guide
Coding guide
EVA foam pieces
Fiber optic cables
Assembly guide
Coding guide
Decoration kit
Electronics
Assembling the glow glove
Find and read the assembly instructions to learn how to transform a set of individual pieces into a working device.
We've also prepared a video guide.
We've also prepared a video guide.
Make it unique!
- Use the art&decor kit (included) to really make it special!
Paint it in your favourite colors
Now you have fully assembled your device and you're ready to go!
How to Use your glow glove
Put the Glow Glove on and turn it on by toggling the power switch on the front.
A button
B button
ON/OFF
switch
switch
If assembled correctly, your glove now is a fabulous-looking device with glowing lights and sound! It has two sections with different effects: a light strip around the main body and three light "claws". Switch between them by pressing buttons in different combinations to create an effect you like!
GLOVE EFFECTS
The effect number is displayed on the screen
GLOVE POWERS
Now that you know all the effects and have chosen the one you want, turn your hand left and right. Do you see how the effect speed and sound change as you wave your hand?
A secret effect: shake your hand to activate a hidden superpower!
Planning a stealth mission? Press both buttons at the same time to turn all the sound off. Press both buttons again to turn it back on again.
Now, you are a certified superhero and you can use all of your powers. Scroll down to learn how to develop them further by changing the program!
Coding
Coding - Easy
Coding - Advanced
Coding - Hardest
Coding - Easy
Are you happy with the ready-made effects? If not, there is a way to change them to better suit your needs.
1.
Find this place in the code and simply choose the colors and sounds you want from the lists!
2.
Download your new code and test it! Did you see any changes?
The video tutorial below shows you where and how to change your code.
Coding - Advanced
Make your Glow Glove behave like traffic signals.
1.
For this task, you'll have to start a new project from scratch and download a code library to use. First, press Home and then New project, then scroll down for more info!
2.
Assemble the code as shown. When your program is ready, download it to your Glow Glove.
3.
Now, when you raise your hand, the glove will flash a red light, meaning stop. The rest of the time it will remain green.
Feel free to add sound effects to this code!
Feel free to add sound effects to this code!
Downloading a library:
Having problems? Watch this tutorial!
Coding - Hardest
Create your own mode for the GlowGlove
1.
Go back to the original program and find this place in the code. This place is reserved for you to make your own light and sound mode.
2.
Check your coding instructions for helpful tips about new code blocks that will help you to achieve your goal. You can also use one of the examples below as a starting point for your inspiration.
Examples:
Now you not only have a cool superhero gadget at your disposal, but you also know how to download and use a whole new blocks library for MakeCode! Congratulations, you are awesome!
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