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Multimeter

on01 February 2013 / in Tools

Tiny travel multimeter only 3.5″ x 1.75″ Unfortunately this one does not sound on continuity tests

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Maker Faire Bay Area 2013

Maker Faire Bay Area 2013

on01 February 2013 / in How To

ΩMaterials area for eTextiles, craft-tech, wearable computing and paper computing will be held at the San Mateo Fair Grounds 18 and 19 May 2013. Contact Ally Seeley to be a part of this exciting event!

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Tools: Fringing Needle

Tools: Fringing Needle

on31 January 2013 / in How To, Tools

  Teasing threads apart can be pesky tiresome business. That is until I hacked together a mechanical drafting pencil and a used sewing machine needle. The lead holder firmly grasps the shaft of the sewing machine needle allowing you to separate the weft threads from the warp.  

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My Workbench 30 January 2013

My Workbench 30 January 2013

on30 January 2013 / in Studio

  It was a day of big talks, but I managed to squeeze in some soldering as I tested parts for Tasmeem. wire strippers lead free solder soldering irons solder tip cleaners solder and a cocktail umbrella  

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A Custom Print for the Tasmeem Workshop

A Custom Print for the Tasmeem Workshop

on28 January 2013 / in Conductive, eTextile, Hardware

Supplies: battery holder, 3V CR2032 battery, conductive thread, LED Test and Sew. Sew and Test. GLOW!

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Colourful Circuits

Colourful Circuits

on27 January 2013 / in Conductive, Hardware, How To

How to get an eTextile workshop of electronic novices off to a solid start? Be prepared. Very. Very. Prepared. Start with a basic LED circuit. Add some colour!!! Make enough LED circuit badges for everyone. First day of the workshop we will add 3V battery and an LED sewn in place with conductive thread. I can’t wait to see their […]

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Battery Holders CR2032

Battery Holders CR2032

on25 January 2013 / in Hardware, Sewing

Two more great options for a sewable battery holder!! Both are SMD that already have holes in the terminal ends. Perfect for your needle and conductive thread! Digi Key 1082KCT-ND 2 cell 20mm Battery Holder Keystone Electronics         DigiKey 1061K-ND 1 cell 20mm Battery Holder Keystone Electronics Pro Tip – It is difficult to get the battery […]

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Silk Fringe Filters

Silk Fringe Filters

on24 January 2013 / in Fashion

  It all began with a scrap of silk.   and then a screw driver as I plucked out the warp threads while wondering what to make of things.   I finally got up to locate my favorite fringe pick   and before I knew it there were layers and layers and layers of fringe!   Perfect for nestling some […]

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Today I went to the Post Office

Today I went to the Post Office

on23 January 2013 / in Weaving

I biked to the Post Office to mail necessary business letters and I found a treat in my mail box! Yep, my mommy loves me. She sent me all my favorite colours!

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Look for one thing and find what you need

Look for one thing and find what you need

on21 January 2013 / in Tools

I began digging thru the supplies searching for a set of helping hands and…. I found a Fluke 75 with additional probes too. SEXY TOOL JACKPOT WIN!

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