Add-on dossier
Bat PCB, 44 RGB LEDs, acrylic shield, and lanyard
A linkable lifecycle record for hardware expansions, app ecosystems, firmware upgrades, cases, radio parts, and post-event badge experiments.
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physical badge package
Gothcon's store describes a bat-shaped custom PCB with 44 independently controlled RGB LEDs, removable laser-etched acrylic logo shield, custom DEF CON 34-color lanyard, and a pre-order package containing the PCB, shield, screws/nuts, lanyard, 2,000 mAh LiPo, and mounting tape.
- Badge
- Gothcon 2026 Blinky Badge
- Type
- physical badge package
- Status
- official-store-documented
- Compatibility
- Gothcon 2026 Blinky Badge
- Source
- https://gothconbadge.myshopify.com/
Badge context
Related Resources
firmware and hardware repository
Public source repository for the Gothcon 2026 badge firmware, flashing tooling, tests, and hardware directories. The visible repository root has no LICENSE file, so public access is not treated as a reuse license for code, hardware, documentation, or images.
Badge: Gothcon 2026 Blinky Badge
firmware and operating guide
Primary repository documentation for the ESP32-C3, 44 WS2812B LEDs, GPIO map, pattern/palette control, ESP-NOW contagion behavior/opt-out, MicroPython runtime, host tool prerequisites, and firmware/application flash/deploy workflows.
Badge: Gothcon 2026 Blinky Badge
hardware design files
Public repository tree containing KiCad project, PCB, schematic, Gerbers, and production folders. No explicit repository license was identified, and no repository image is reused locally.
Badge: Gothcon 2026 Blinky Badge
official badge store
Official Gothcon Badge Store listing for the $80 Gothcon 2026 Blinky Badge, party-fundraiser relationship, free-party/non-ticket boundary, pre-order/DEF CON sales terms, published hardware/package contents, ESP32-C3/4 MB statement, mirrored-SAO limitation, and no reusable-image permission.
Badge: Gothcon 2026 Blinky Badge
Source trail
Evidence Sources
GitHub / claviger · retrieved 2026-05-15
Primary firmware and operating source for the 44-LED/ESP32-C3/GPIO mapping, patterns, palettes, ESP-NOW contagion behavior and opt-out, MicroPython runtime, flashing/deployment, tests, and host tooling. Embedded Imgur media is evidence only and lacks a reusable-image license or permission basis.
Badge: Gothcon 2026 Blinky Badge
GitHub / claviger · retrieved 2026-05-15
Primary public archive source proving a KiCad project, schematic, PCB, Gerbers, and production folders. The reviewed repository root has no explicit LICENSE file, so it does not establish reuse rights or a final manufactured-board configuration.
Badge: Gothcon 2026 Blinky Badge
Gothcon Badge Store · retrieved 2026-05-15
Primary organizer storefront source for the Gothcon party setting and August 8 date, $80 fundraiser/non-ticket terms, pre-order closure and DEF CON sale statement, custom bat-PCB/44-LED/LiPo/USB-C/acrylic/lanyard/ESP32-C3 hardware claims, package contents, and mirrored-SAO limitation. It does not grant reusable image permission or prove final sales, delivery, or electrical safety.
Badge: Gothcon 2026 Blinky Badge