By Day 3 the eTextile and paper computing participants were well on their way to creating their own projects.  In the morning I introduced the entire group to the ATtiny45 micro-controllers as a ways to activate the LEDs to blink and fade.  While some chose to stick with basic LED circuits with textile or paper embellishments at least half the group […]

If you’ve ever had the good fortune of entering The Gas Station you know that my workbench is 20 feet long. This space is always a flow of projects, but this morning I noticed it was magnificently mashedup with materials. paints, solder, silk organza, great grandmothers silver sewing tray, conductive paint, Maxbotix and of course GLITTER!  Why the glitter?  I […]

  In March I’ll be in Doha, Qatar leading a workshop on eTextiles and wearable computing. Thanks to MaxBotix’s sponsorship – 25 international students will be working with MB1000 – EZ1 ultrasonic range finders.   This is the same sensor I used for the haptic coat for the blind, Bats Have Feelings Too (2008).  

  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 […]

Instructables Adaptive fashioning technology for the visually impaired that is handcrafted from a ready made jacket, Sparkfun Lilypad, vibration boards, Maxbotix ultrasonic range finders and LessEMF conductive thread. This fashionable wearable computer assists the blind in freely navigating the build and natural environments. Materials | lilypad arduino, conductive thread, ultrasonic range finder, vibration boards, ready made jacket Inspirations | navigating […]