{"product_id":"kit-pixel-heart-animation","title":"Pixel Heart Animation Kit with Arduino Uno","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCreate a Mesmerizing Beating Heart Animation with Arduino and MAX7219 LED Matrix Kit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-2 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-15\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e LED matrix animation programming\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransform a simple 8x8 grid of red LEDs into a lifelike beating heart that pulses endlessly. Designed as a first introduction to animated displays, this kit turns abstract code into a tangible, moving pattern kids can show off, tweak, and gift. Perfect for a bedroom decoration, a Valentine’s Day surprise made by hand, or a school science exhibit that demonstrates the magic of pixels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA portable animated heart display on an 8x8 MAX7219 LED matrix, controlled by an Arduino Uno. The included code creates a smooth heartbeat animation that loops continuously. You’ll have a working, battery-powered device you can frame or mount—and because the pattern is built from a bitmap, you can customize the heart shape, add a flicker, or swap in entirely new designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnecting an LED matrix using only five wires and understanding SPI communication basics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUploading code to Arduino Uno and installing the MD_MAX72XX library\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow pixel arrays create smooth animations by updating rows at high speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModifying brightness, speed, and heart shape to express your own creative ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Uno R3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMAX7219 8x8 Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Capacitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10µF Capacitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMale-to-Male Jumper Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMale-to-Female Jumper Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V Battery Snap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung tinkerers as young as 5 with adult help, CBSE Class 5–10 science and computer students tackling first hardware projects, ATL Tinkering Lab members needing a quick display module, and parents who want to introduce coding through a concrete, visual reward. It’s also ideal for Smart India Hackathon junior tracks, hobby clubs, and DIY gift-makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eScan the box QR code to start a chat with the AI companion, which knows every step for this kit. If you need a human, our WhatsApp support responds within hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I change the heart to another animation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The code uses a simple bitmap array; you can edit it to draw a smiley, letter, or any 8x8 pattern. The AI companion can guide you through creating your first custom animation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes this kit require soldering?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo soldering at all. Everything connects with the included jumper wires on a breadboard (not included but any standard 830-point board works). The circuit is safe and reusable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this kit safe for a 5-year-old?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 9V battery makes it low-voltage and safe, but adult supervision is recommended for handling tiny components and the battery snap. The build process is a great parent-child activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMAX7219 8x8 matrix displays animated beating heart pattern on loop. 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