I recently started getting into making models again, and I wanted to add light effects and sounds to the models. I am new to Arduino as well and my struggle is there is so many options what would do what I need in a small form factor. My current model is a Cylon rader model from the newer battlestart galactica series, and I am trying to do the following:
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The led eye moving back and forth (Found on amazon, and that is square away with an outbound 5v).
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I want to be able to control the engine lights (A couple of addressable LED’s) and play an audio engine sound at the same time.
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I wan to be able to play audio clips and corresponding lights (Say the laser’s firing or engines going to lightspeed). I would like to do this with an analog button that will play 1 of multiple possible sequences at random, or if it is easier have 1 analog button trigger a light/sound sequence.
So, were I am stuck is what board can I use that is a small form factor to fit in model’s easily, and play audio (Do I need a separate shield?) Do you have recommendations for small speakers I can also fit in the model to play the audio.