LilyPad Sewable Electronics Kit

SKU: KIT-13927 Brand: Sparkfun

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Warning: This component/part requires a button battery to operate which is hazardous to young children. Do not use this component/part inside projects that are potentially accessible to young children.

The LilyPad Sewable Electronics Kit lets you explore the wonderful world of electronic sewing (e-sewing) and e-textiles through a series of introductory projects using the LilyPad system. You’ll learn how to sew basic circuits to light up LEDs, control them with buttons and switches and even experiment with a pre-programmed LilyMini circuit that reacts to ambient light levels. In addition to LilyPad LEDs and battery holders, the kit comes with two LilyPad ProtoSnap boards that let you explore the circuit before you sew the pieces into a project.

The full-color LilyPad Sewable Electronics Kit Guide (included) contains step-by-step instructions for using LilyPad pieces to create four complete sewable circuit projects with conductive thread. Easy-to-follow diagrams and troubleshooting tips make this a great introductory resource for crafters and creatives.

LilyPad is a wearable technology developed by Dr. Leah Buechley and cooperatively designed by Dr. Buechley and SparkFun. Each LilyPad component was creatively constructed with large sew tabs to allow for stitching into clothing. Various input, output, power and sensor boards are available. They’re even washable!

Note: A portion of this sale is given back to Dr. Buechley for continued development and education in e-textiles.

Sewable Electronics Projects:

Project 1: Glowing Pin
Project 2: Illuminated Mask
Project 3: Light-Up Plush
Project 4: Night-Light Pennant

Kit Includes:

1x LilyPad Parts Box
4x Felt Sheet - 9" x 12"
4x Felt Sheet - 9" x 6"
1x Pin Back
1x Elastic Cord - 12"
1x White Embroidery Thread
1x White Sewing Thread
1x Fiberfill Stuffing
1x Needle Set
2x Conductive Thread Bobbin - 30' (Stainless Steel)
2x Coin Cell Battery - 20mm (CR2032)
1x E-Sewing ProtoSnap
1x LilyMini ProtoSnap
2x LilyPad Rainbow Led Strip
2x LilyPad Coin Cell Battery Holder - Switched - 20mm
4x Printed Project Templates
1x LilyPad Sewable Electronics Kit Guide

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