Published April 16, 2017 © GPL3+

DIY Code Red Button for Healthcare Simulation

Create your own code red button for use in simulation scenarios. Flashing LEDs and button!

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DIY Code Red Button for Healthcare Simulation

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Arduino UNO

Adafruit 16mm Illuminated Pushbutton On/Off

Adafruit Super Bright Red LED 5mm

Adafruit 5mm Plastic Flat LED Holder

Adafruit Hook-Up Wire Spool Set

Adafruit 5V 2A Switching Power Supply

Adafruit Perma-Proto Quarter-sized Breadboard PCB

Adafruit Nylon Screws

Software apps and online services

Arduino Web Editor

Hand tools and fabrication machines

Soldering iron (generic)

Ultimaker 3

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DIY Code Red Button

DIY CODE RED BUTTON

For those that work in healthcare simulation, we can often find ourselves trying to simulate different events or procedures. This DIY code red button can be used in lieu of a real wall button. Follow these steps:

This is an advanced project that requires the use of multiple pieces of equipment. Gather all necessary supplies and equipment.

If you own a 3D printer, print the attached CAD files. If not, you order locally from 3DHubs.

Screw Arduino Uno board into back panel using nylon screws. Be careful not to apply too much force.

Assemble the front plate and code red plate. Push the 5mm plastic flat LED holder into the 3 holes on the front plate. Glue code red plate in place, allow time for glue to dry.

Front Plate with LED Holders in place

Assemble Electronics

This is the electronics assembly part. Get your soldering iron ready with all the required components. Get your Perma-Proto breadboard and attach the resistors. Solder in place.

Attach resistors

Start hooking up wires for connection to the LEDs and pushbutton On/Off. Solder wire connections to the LEDs, use heat-shrink tubing if needed.

Attach the push button On/Off switch. It does not need to be glued in place.

Place the LEDs into the flat LED holder through the back of the front plate. They will snap into place.

Connect both front and back panel. Power using Arduino cable or 9v battery. Push button, enjoy!

Schematics

Code

DIY Code Red Button

/*
DIY Code Red Button
Created by David Escobar
Date: 04/14/17
*/

int ledOn = 4; //LED Button On
int led1 = 5; //LED 1
int led2 = 6; //LED 2
int led3 = 7; //LED 3


void setup() {
  pinMode(ledOn, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(led1, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(led2, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(led3, OUTPUT);
}

void loop() {
  
    blink();
}


void blink(){
    digitalWrite(ledOn, HIGH);
    digitalWrite(led1, HIGH);
    digitalWrite(led2, HIGH);
    digitalWrite(led3, HIGH);
    delay(250);
    digitalWrite(led1, LOW);
    digitalWrite(led2, LOW);
    digitalWrite(led3, LOW);
    delay(100);
}

Credits

David Escobar

7 projects • 44 followers

Healthcare Simulation Specialist. 9+ years in healthcare.I have been actively involved with 3D printing and electronics for the past 2 years

DIY Code Red Button for Healthcare Simulation

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Software apps and online services

Hand tools and fabrication machines

Story

DIY Code Red Button

Assemble Electronics

Custom parts and enclosures

Code Red Plate v1

Back Plate v2

Face Plate v2

Schematics

Code Red Button Diagram

Code

DIY Code Red Button

Credits

David Escobar

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DIY Code Red Button for Healthcare Simulation

DIY Code Red Button for Healthcare Simulation

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Software apps and online services

Hand tools and fabrication machines

Story

DIY Code Red Button

Assemble Electronics

Custom parts and enclosures

Code Red Plate v1

Back Plate v2

Face Plate v2

Schematics

Code Red Button Diagram

Code

DIY Code Red Button

Credits

David Escobar

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