Dr_Speed shared some photos of LED heart projects on the Adafruit Forums!
Bicolor square heart/valentines necklace
heart_bmp[] =
{ B01101100,
B11111110,
B11111110,
B11111110,
B11111110,
B01111100,
B00111000,
B00010000},
I use a micro, but just about anything will do. There’s some Sugru on there to keep the sharp bits from catching on clothing/pockets. Usb battery powers the whole thing. It’s pretty bright, definitely not subtle.
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Happy Valentine’s Day from Adafruit! Today we are highlighting our favorite heart-shaped electronics projects. We have lots of excellent projects to let your loved one know that you care. Be sure to check out our gift guide as well!