Circular fabric potentiometer
Hannah Perner-Wilson is working on some really interesting sensing experiments including this potentiometer that’s controlled by sliding a large metal ball bearing around two conductive traces.
Wearables
The world of wearables is becoming an increasingly popular way for makers to express their creativity. From custom watches and connected jewelry to full-body suits that allow you to interact with your environment, the possibilities are endless. Learning about wearable electronics can be a bit daunting for those who are just starting out – but it doesn’t have to be! Whether you’re looking for guidance on where to get started with Arduino programming or inspiration from some of the projects out there, this blog category has got you covered. Here we will provide tutorials and resources on creating interactive wearables as well as a look at the work of some inspiring makers that should give you the motivation to dive right in!
Wearable metadata
Patty Maes of the Fluid Interfaces Group at the MIT Media Lab introduces what may be the must have gadget in the not so far future. The SixthSense prototype is comprised of a pocket projector, a mirror and a camera. The hardware components are coupled in a pendant like mobile wearable device. Both the projector […]
LilyPad protoboard
New from Sparkfun Electronics is the LilyPad protoboard, a way to easily whip up your own sewable electronics. Available in two sizes. This is a large board for prototyping through hole components with the LilyPad system. There are an array of pins all shorted together with 10mil traces. This allows for quick and easy prototyping […]
LilyPad Arduino neckwarmer
YouTube user lovelikerobots added lights to a neck-warmer a friend made for him and used a LilyPad Arduino and light sensor to make the lights blink when it’s dark. He’s got warmth, instant bike safety, not to mention style. Via Fashioning Technology.
Company makes prosthetic mermaid “legs”
Mermaid dream comes true thanks to Weta – New Zealand news via jwz. Ms Vessey’s mermaid tail was created by Wellington-based film industry wizards Weta Workshop after the Auckland woman wrote to them two years ago asking if they could make her a prosthetic tail. She was astounded when they agreed. She lost both legs […]
Electronic embroidery/sewing kit
After I wrote the Electronic Embroidery article for CRAFT, Vol. 9, I had readers emailing me asking where they could get their hands on small quantities of the supplies needed to embellish their wearables and wall hangings with light. The Sparkfun E-sewing kit is great if you want a whole spool of conductive thread, but […]
Arduino wrist watch
I love this Arduino (mini) wristwatch via Popgadget.
