I’m feeling San Diego squish between my toes and running thru its lush green grass.

Arduino Uno breadboard ATtiny45 Uno as ISP cheat sheet logitech c910 camera safety goggles soldering iron tape dispenser CR 2032 batteries tutu ATtiny 45’s power source tape dispenser money from Qatar magnifying glasses drawdio cocktail umbrella scissors pliers jumper cables For Rainy ATtiny 45 to Arduino Uno

conductive thread with 9.5 Ω/ft resistance size 24 chenille needle from John James 1.8 mm red LED 20mm coin cell battery holder CR 2032 3V coin cell battery

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 […]

Valentine’s Day is looming and I am pensively sketching this years eTextile project. How will I follow the success of 2012’s STABBY Valentine? Circuits are Colours! Valentine’s Day is Interaction! SPOILER ALERT: 2013’s How To DIY eTextile Valentine’s Day Project is here.

Aligator clips are valuable prototyping tool when temporarily connecting circuits. They clamp on to conductive threads and fabrics just as effectively as microprocessors and battery holders.  You can find them online or at your local hardware store. They like to knot up on your workbench.   Or you can attempt to keep them organized.   They come in different sizes […]

  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  

I will try try try again…..  

  I straightened many things in an orthogonal manner, but I left the cocktail umbrella skewed. Wishing y’all a great weekend!  

Its time to wind a new warp and dress Holly for Conductive Fabric Sample #3! But first I have to wet finish Sample #2 to measure for shrinkage, test its hand and see the finish. To accomplish that I must first find the sink So that I can clean the dishes. Then clean off the cutting table so the fabric […]