I bought a Gemma last summer after playing with Arduino, and unfortunately it sat in my Arduino tackle box unused the whole year. For some reason, I couldn't find a project that didn't require soldering. Then I started looking up e-textile sewing projects on sparkfun.com and found the Lilypad I'd heard so much about. I…
Many classrooms teach electric circuits with batteries and wires. But with e-textiles, students can help design and light up their own art projects.
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Circuit diagram Stitched equivalent The basic E-Textile LED circuit is very simple and created by placing the LEDs in parallel with the battery. This is shown in the circuit diagram above left. To recreate this circuit, two pieces of conductive thread are used. One is used to connect the positive connection on the ba
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After recently stumbling across the coolest sewing machine invention I had ever seen, it made me start to wonder. What other super cool sewing related technology is out there that I had yet to discover?! I did a little bit of research, and here is what I found… I mean, this stuff is interesting. Am I right? […]
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Converting Car Alternator Into a Permanent Magnet Brushless Motor: 12v alternators! they are robust, powerful and you can find them everywhere, even under the hood of your car. Well the only thing they lack is efficiency and that's because the way they are designed. In this instructable we are going to see weath…
I am not sure which I love more about this amazing tutorial by Christina at Oh! Villo, the adorable free pattern or the tutorial on how to add the fireflies to the piece. I have been wanting…
Embroidered NeXTcube motherboard by handstitch. Check out the Arduino too!
The NSF and Science magazine created the annual International Science and Engineering Visualization Challenge. Here are this year's 18 winners.
Combine wearable electronics STEM with creative sewing to make a one-of-a-kind light-up e-textiles patch!
If you’re looking for a child-friendly introduction to electronics, consider sewing. Yes, you read that correctly. Many teachers take this approach—whether it’s stitching circuits on a plush toy or weaving LEDs into a bookmark. As a DIY project, it’s safe, engaging, and versatile, plus it doubles as a fun bonding activity.
LilyTiny Plush Monster - learn.sparkfun.com
Make this simple circuit with a single glowing lure on a menacing embroidered angler fish and dress up your shorts for summer!
Use a Treadmill DC Drive Motor and PWM Speed Controller for Powering Tools: Power tools such as Metal cutting mills and lathes, Drill presses, bandsaws, sanders and more may require .5HP to 2HP motors with the ability to fine tune the speed while maintaining torque.Coincidentally most Treadmills use a 80-260 VDC motor with …
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