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Swinging Obstacle

by Kennedy Joseph

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Build the Obstacle

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In order to make your game more challenging, you’re going to need a few obstacles. How about a swinging paddle that will move back and forth?

Supplies

To get started, you will need the following supplies:

  • 1 x Circuit Playground Express
  • Large sheets of cardboard 
  • Scissors
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • 1 x positional servo motor 
  • 3 x jumper wires with alligator clips

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