Littlebits Arduino Keyboard Prank

Prank your friends with Littlebits Arduino. Every 15 seconds, this program would press backspace and replace it with a smiley face. Hide it behind the computer or monitor, plug this into the USB port and enjoy! To disable/reprogram, disconnect wire or press the button.

WARNING: This program can mess up someone's work. Proceed with caution.

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HOW TO MAKE IT

STEP 1: Install the Software

Download the Arduino software to your computer. Download the Arduino software from arduino.cc.

STEP 2: Download the sketch

Run Arduino. Create a new sketch. Copy and paste this code in Arduino IDE. here's the link: https://gist.github.com/rondagdag/d4c0d23fdb0aacc6d361424ba386845b

STEP 3: Connect the Arduino

Connect the micro USB cable into both Arduino Module and a USB port on your computer. Connect the button and the power battery too.

STEP 4: Arduino

In the Arduino Program, select your board. Go to Tools > Board > Arduino Leonardo.

STEP 5: Port

Next select the serial port that the Arduino will communicate over. Go to "Tools " > "Port ". On Mac it would start with /dev/tty.usbmodem.... . On PC it will start with COM.

STEP 6: Upload the Sketch

To upload the Arduino sketch, press the arrow button in the top left corner of the window. At the bottom, the window will say "Compiling " then followed by "Uploading... " Two yellow lights will flash on your Arduino bit. Upload is complete when you see "Done Uploading ", the program will start running right away.

STEP 7: Plug this to any computer

Now you can plug this to any computer and the Arduino module would be detected as a keyboard. It may mess up somebody's work. Beware, I don't take any responsibility of your actions.

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