First steps

To use this project, you need an Arduino board. Realistically, any will work, but I strongly suggest getting the Arduino Nano Every.

The Nano Every, as shown on Arduino's store

There are a few reasons I suggest this over Arduino's other offerings:

• Pricing: This is one of the cheapest offerings from Arduino
• Footprint: This is one the smallest boards
• No Headers: Headers are not pre-soldered to the board, further decreasing the footprint

While I strongly suggest getting the original from Arduino's site or Amazon, most knock-offs will work just fine.

Purchase

• Official Arduino Store (Bulk option)
• Tax exemption and quotation information
• Arduino's Official Amazon Listing
• Other authorized Arduino distributors

Protection

Warning

While not required, I suggest wrapping them in a single layer of tape, to avoid shorting during use. If you end up doing this, I also suggest using a clear tape, so the LEDs can shine through.

One of our Arduino Nano knock-offs, with tape protecting the electronics