We all have this friend who never mutes himself, even when he really should...
I've got for you the best gift for this friend - A huge 10cm glowing red button so he can finally mute himself!
This button works but is definitely not a practical solution, more of a funny gift. The button registers at the computer as keyboard pressing F13 and you can set this to a keybind in Discord, Zoom, or any other software or game.
Links for electronics Button: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32982484733.html Arduino pro micro: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32808519179.html Wires: You need 3 pieces of 10 cm wire, basically any gauge will do. You can salvage wires from an old cable or buy them from this link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001886132129.html You also need a soldering iron and a hot glue gun for assembly.
Printing: Support may be needed for the USB port on the upper part.
Assembly:
- Solder wires between the Arduino to the button electronics section (they separate).
- Glue to Arduino in its place using hot glue.
- Glue the button in place using hot glue.
- Connect the button electronics to the button itself (no glue required).
Wiring:
- LED minus & button COM to the GND on the Arduino
- LED plus to an Arduino PWM pin (3 or 6 tested)
- Button NO to the Arduino digital or analog pin.