These three eTextile circuits use the same hardware to create a light sensing circuit. The first two example uses seed beads to insulate the conductive thread and add an aesthetic...
Switch circuit breadboard prototype.
These are threads from Syscom that I have used on various eTextile projects and they are now available on amazon! AmberStrand 166 Silver – 30 feet $11 USD AmberStrand 166 Silver...
Embroidery Boards0
What I’ve been working on the past few months….embroidery on an...
Stitching Symbols0
Stitching Symbols0
Stuck between projects so I started stitching.
Natural Speakers0
Using conductive thread I stitched a few speaker coils into a plant in my...
Waxing your Thread0
I like to wax my threads before I do any hand sewing. This is especially...
Workbench: Testing Conductive Thread on a Bernina 1800
Testing conductive thread from Syscom Metal Clad Fibers. Sewing a straight...
Speaker Samples0
Nine conductive thread speaker coils freshly sewn into Aida cloth.
DMC Embroidery Thread0
I’ve been using DMC embroidery thread to sew electronic circuit patterns. Once...
Photosensor Circuit0
These three eTextile circuits use the same hardware to create a light sensing...
Push the Blue Switch!0
Switch circuit breadboard prototype.
Scotch Tape and Conductive Thread0
Use tape to attach conductive thread to the positive and negative terminals...
Reprograming an ATtiny45 on the fly….0
I made a mistake in programing an ATtiny for an electronic embroidery circuit...
Universal Printed Circuit Boards from eBay0
eBay makes my life so simple!
Heart Sensors0
Medical Heart Sensor Pads
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Speaker prototypes from conductive thread.
Vector Prototype Boards0
Sorting Harry’s boxes and I unearthed some useful supplies!
Conductive Thread from Syscom0
These are threads from Syscom that I have used on various eTextile projects...
Bobbins of Conductive Thread0
Sewing bobbins of Silverell, Stainless Steel, and Mitsifuju conductive thread.
Scotch Tape and Conductive Thread0
Use tape to attach conductive thread to the positive and negative terminals...
Stitching Symbols0
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Cutting Conductive Fabric Speakers on Brother ScanNCut0
While at PIF Camp in Trenta Slovenia we tested the Brother ScanNCut with Statex...
Conductive Thread Tangles0
Wax your conductive thread with bees wax and then place it between two pieces...
Conductive Fabric Samples from Statex / Shieldex in Berlin0
Statex generously sponsored the eTextile Lounge at Ljudmila’s PIF Summer...
Photosensor Circuit0
These three eTextile circuits use the same hardware to create a light sensing...
Scotch Tape and Conductive Thread0
Use tape to attach conductive thread to the positive and negative terminals...
Conductive Thread Tangles0
Wax your conductive thread with bees wax and then place it between two pieces...
Using the Brother ScanNCut to Cut Conductive Fabric Circuits0
Brother ScanNCut was a very generous sponsor for Ljudmila’s PIF Hacker...
Programming ATtiny45s for PIF0
Traveling is never dull as a I wake at dawn to program ATtiny45 microcontrollers...
Waxing your Thread0
I like to wax my threads before I do any hand sewing. This is especially...
Tools to Transfer Circuit Patterns0
Tools to transfer circuit embroidery patterns. Red, black and silver markers...
5 LED Blink Slow Out of Sequence0
Breadboard prototype test for Five LEDs with Atmel ATtiny45 microcontroller...
Photosensor Circuit0
These three eTextile circuits use the same hardware to create a light sensing...
Programming ATtiny45s for PIF0
Traveling is never dull as a I wake at dawn to program ATtiny45 microcontrollers...
Workbench at Ljudmila – Preparing for PIF0
Finalizing settings on the Brother ScanNCut to work with conductive fabrics...
PIF Camp!0
PIF Camp 3-9 August 2015 Trenta Valley Slovenia http://pifcamp.ljudmila.org Using...
PIF Hacker Camp!0
In August I’ll be participating in PIF Hacker Camp! Held the first...
Winding Bobbins of Conductive Thread0
Winding bobbins of Mitsifuju onto sewing machine bobbins for use at PIF Camp...
Traveling with CUPro Conductive Paint0
CUPro paint from LessEMF in Albany New York is water based, therefore it is not a...
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Happy Halloween!0
Wishing you more treats than tricks this holiday weekend! remember...
Silk Fringe Filters0
It all began with a scrap of silk. and then a screw driver as I plucked...
Leather Touch Screen Gloves0
Keep your hand warm while using smart phone touch screens by adding conductive...
Instructables So you didn’t win this Sparkle TuTu given away by Gala Darling? Dry...
video by Angela Sheehan date: Sunday 26 September 2010 time: 2PM location:...
Instructables
Bats Have Feelings Too!0
Instructables Adaptive fashioning technology for the visually impaired that is handcrafted...
How to use conductive thread, conductive fabric and velostat make a DIY pressure sensor for eTextile, soft circuit, and wearable computing projects. conductive fabric and velostat from LessEMF
Dazzle your dinner guests with twinkling lights in this easy-to-weave e-textile runner. This is a video tutorial for working with the electronic components of the weaving. For complete directions, including the weaving draft, please see the November/December 2012 issue of Handwoven for Lynne Bruning’s original article and the weaving instructions. Handwoven Magazine November/December 2012 download PDF from Handwoven For more […]
Conductive thread is used to fabricate soft, flexible, and washable electronic circuits. When tested with a multimeter conductive thread will display continuity and resistance. For eTextile projects select a thread with a resistance as close to zero as possible. Do not purchase conductive thread from a vendor that does not state the resistance in ohms/feet. For more […]
How I select a conductive thread for a specific wearable tech or eTextile project. Resistance, Aesthetics, Delivery Method. eTextiles: Conductive Thread Comparison v1 10 January 2012 – YouTube eTextiles: Conductive Thread Comparison v2 24 January 2012 – YouTube For more How to DIY eTextiles, soft circuits, and wearable computing please visit the eTextile Lounge youTube channel.
How to Select a conductive fabric that will support your wearable computing project’s circuitry and aesthetics. Sources: LessEMF Fabrics References: How To Get What You Want a website maintained by Pulsea. For more How to DIY eTextiles, soft circuits, and wearable computing please visit the eTextile Lounge youTube channel.
My Stabby Valentine is a simple no-sew textile Valentine with a surprise. A layered switch is created with conductive fabric, insulating felt, an LED, a 3V battery. Activate the Valentine by stabbing it with a metal straight pin. For more How to DIY eTextiles, soft circuits, and wearable computing please visit the eTextile Lounge youTube channel.
How to use beads to create aesthetically pleasing resistors and LEDs. This process not only adds beauty it helps protect and insulate your hardware. For more How to DIY eTextiles, soft circuits, and wearable computing please visit the eTextile Lounge youTube channel.
Use a multimeter to test a variety of conductive thread and conductive fabric for continuity and resistance. Esty vendors aajan29, Urbanstein and OhmSpun as well as Mitsifuji and some unknown manufacturers products are tested for use in wearable computing eTextile prototypes. Lady Ada Tutorial on Continuity on Adafruit’s Website Lady Ada Tutorial on Resistance on Adafruit’s Website PDF […]
Use a multimeter to test a variety of conductive thread and conductive fabric for continuity and resistance. Silverell, Spun Stainless Steel, Urbanstein, Copper Tape, LessEMF Taffeta, and Bekaert Stainless Steel products are tested for use in wearable computing prototypes. Lady Ada Tutorial on Continuity on Adafruit’s Website Lady Ada Tutorial on Resistance on Adafruit’s Website PDF of these conductive […]
Keep your hand warm while using smart phone touch screens by adding conductive thread to the tips of your favorite winter gloves! SUPPLIES: 4 ply conductive thread from Less EMF John James Chenille Needle Size 24 from Lacis website. Dritz 5″ Doll Making Needle Gloves — yours! For more How to DIY eTextiles, soft circuits, and wearable computing please […]
How to sew a Maxbotix Ultrasonic Ranger finder to your eTextile project using Mitsufuji thread and a size 4 Between handsewing needle. Use this method for adding sensors to your wearable computing projects such as this Haptic Cane for the Blind, Bats Have Feelings Too! SUPPLIES: Maxbotix Ultr-Sonic Range Finder from Maxbotix. Mitsufuji Conductive Thread – no longer available […]
View my complete my how-to sew eTextiles and FashionTech series.
How to make sewable electronic sequins from thru hole LEDs, resistors, and other computer parts to craft eTextiles, soft circuits, and wearable computing projects. How to Make LED Sequins – English Transcript PDF
Tips and tricks on how to hand sew LED sequins and pre-fabricated surface mount LED boards, such as Aniomagic’s Sparkle LED’s, to fabric to create eTextile, soft circuit, and wearable computing DIY projects. When sewing electronic hardware use a conductive thread with a small diameter and a small gauge needle. This combination will allow you to feed the conductive thread […]
The basic running stitch is an easy way to hand sew eTextile, soft circuits, and wearable computing projects. This video will share with you how to master this basic sewing method.
This video is for the eTextile novice that wants to know what they should have in their kit of parts. I list eTextile hardware, software and misc. paraphernalia I use to create wearable computers, soft circuits and conductive fabrics. http://lbruning.com Join me on Tuesday evenings for the global eTextile hackerspace meetings. at lbruning on USTREAM for eTextile innovations, tips, […]
I had finished sewing an Atmel ATtiny45 into a paper breadboard when I realized that I hadn’t programed the micro controller! Luckily I was able to attach alligator clips to the ATtiny45 pins and program the chip with a fade program via an Arduino Uno.
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eBay storefront czb6721960 product photos for 4cm x 6 cm double sided PCB’s is not accurate. The boards arrived in sheets of four and had to be broken apart then sanded for smooth edges. The boards did not have white ink remarking the rows and columns. czb6721960 customer service was lacking in rectifying the misrepresentation of the product. […]
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Brother solved my problem! At PIF Camp we attempted to hack the pen holder to work with electronink conductive ink pen…. and failed. Details are in the 28 September 2015 blog post. Little did I know that Brother was working on a solution! I haven’t had a chance to test this adapter with other pens yet. […]
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What I’ve been working on the past few months….embroidery on an electronic prototype board.
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Sewing bobbins of Silverell, Stainless Steel, and Mitsifuju conductive thread.
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Use tape to attach conductive thread to the positive and negative terminals of a 3V coin cell battery to power up a thru hole LED.
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I made a mistake in programing an ATtiny for an electronic embroidery circuit and had to use alligator clips to reprogram the microcontroller while it was already sewn into the eTextile Breadboard. Set up the Arduino Uno as ISP. Attach alligator clips to the male to male jumper cables. Carefully attach the alligator clips […]
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Medical Heart Sensor Pads
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4cm x 6cm PCB from eBay seller czb67219600
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Heart Sensors0
Vector Prototype Boards0
Programming ATtiny45s for PIF0
Speaker Circuit from a Mini Travel Speaker0
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