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An electronic snow globe kit that combines a Circuit Playground Express with a clear, durable plastic globe. Programme light and sound effects using MakeCode...

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An electronic snow globe kit that combines a Circuit Playground Express with a clear, durable plastic globe. Programme light and sound effects using MakeCode's drag-and-drop block editor — no soldering or coding experience required. Fill the globe with water, glitter, and glycerine for a working snow globe with programmable LED effects inside.

The globe's rubber stopper is hollow with a ~60 mm diameter × ~13.5 mm deep cavity, sized to fit the Circuit Playground Express and a 500 mAh LiPo battery. The included Micro Lipo charger lets you recharge the battery via USB.

Key Features

  • Circuit Playground Express – 10 NeoPixels, speaker, sensors, MakeCode programmable
  • Clear Plastic Globe – Durable with flat screw-on top and press-fit rubber stopper
  • No Soldering Required – Complete electronics kit, ready to assemble
  • Rechargeable Battery – 500 mAh LiPo with USB charger included

Specifications

  • Globe Diameter – 108 mm
  • Mouth Diameter – 62 mm
  • Height – 120 mm
  • Stopper Cavity – ~60 mm diameter × ~13.5 mm deep

Package Contents

  • 1× DIY snow globe (globe + stopper)
  • 1× Circuit Playground Express
  • 1× 3.7V 500 mAh lithium polymer battery
  • 1× Micro Lipo USB charger
You will also need: A Micro-USB data cable for programming, water, glitter or faux snow, glycerine, a decorative item for inside the globe, and E6000 glue to seal the stopper permanently. These items are not included.

Ideal For

  • Festive coding and maker projects
  • Beginner-friendly electronics gifts
  • Classroom STEM activities

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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.

LED
A light-emitting diode is a small electronic component that lights up when current flows through it in the correct direction. In this kit, LEDs create the flashing effect, so polarity and correct soldering matter for the project to work.
LiPo
A lithium polymer rechargeable battery commonly used in portable electronics projects. It matters because LiPo batteries need correct charging circuitry and care, and this board includes hardware intended for that battery type.

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