Lilypad Project 2: The LED Grid, part 1
2010-Feb-22, Monday 07:29 pmI can't help it, I think LEDs are pretty. So what could be better than a tshirt with 49 of them? Well, there's a lot to figure out before I get that far. Let's start with a more reasonable number, say 9, that's a 3x3 matrix. Yes, that's doable. But let's not make it too easy, let's try using the sewing machine, and user input. Okay, ready?
( Details, pics, and vid. )
Things I Learned:
1. That to use 4-ply conductive thread in a sewing machine it needs to be in the bobbin.
2. That your choice of fabric is very important. If it is thin/light you need to skip a couple of stitches at the point where two traces cross, to prevent possible shorting.
3. That I can use user input through the computer to affect Arduinos through
Things I Learned:
1. That to use 4-ply conductive thread in a sewing machine it needs to be in the bobbin.
2. That your choice of fabric is very important. If it is thin/light you need to skip a couple of stitches at the point where two traces cross, to prevent possible shorting.
3. That I can use user input through the computer to affect Arduinos through
Serial.read
().