Post Tagged with: "needle"

Electronic Pincushion

Electronic Pincushion

on26 August 2015 / in Electronics

  I keep my workbench organized by using a 800 pin breadboard as my electronic pin cushion. Electronics never looked so good.        

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Applicators for Conductive Paint

Applicators for Conductive Paint

on01 October 2014 / in Blog, Conductive, Paper Computing

  You’ve purchased a quart of conductive paint, pried the can open, and now you’re wondering how to use it? Not to worry! All you need is a piston syringe to transfer the paint from the can to a squeeze bottle of your choosing.   I found these 60 cc syringes on Amazon.   The least expensive option is a […]

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Sewing Needle Choices

Sewing Needle Choices

on18 March 2014 / in eTextile, Sewing

  When using conductive thread in a sewing machine choose a needle with a large eye so the thread will flow smoothly and not fray.   I use a Schmetz 90/14 embroidery needle on both my industrial machine as well as my Bernina 180.     For hand sewing conductive thread my favorite needle is a John James Chenille size […]

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The Eye of the Needle

The Eye of the Needle

on07 January 2014 / in Blog, Textile, Tools

  Threading a hand sewing needle with conductive thread can be an impossible task. The thread is too fat. The eye of the need to small. The thread frays and splits. And once you finally get the thread thru the eye of the needle you realize the needle is too large to fit thru the electronic hardware. Frustrating, yes? Try […]

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