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Final Project: Project Update #1
Materials – Electronics
Main Board:
Power Supply:
CR2032 Lithium Cell Battery – 3 V Polymer Lithium Ion Batteries – 2000mAh 3.7VSensors:
Light sensor: This is a simple to use light sensor that outputs an analog value from 0 to 5V. With exposure to daylight, this sensor will output 5V. Covering the sensor with your hand, the sensor will output 0V. In a normal indoor lighting situation, Read more →
Project Update 01
After looking through Prof Galina’s book on textures and fabrics, I got inspired and did a sketch of my costume. I really like the look of burnt plastic meshed together so I decided to incorporate that element in my costume design.
On Thursday, I decided to work with the top Read more →
Project Update
Electronics bought from SGBOTIC:
LilyPad Arduino 328 main board — microcontroller
LilyPad FTDI Basic– Connector to connect to power source
LV-MaxSonar-EZ0 — Proximity sensor(input)
Sealed addressable 1 meter long 5V RGB LED strip — Lights(output)
Costume making:
The pattern started as an oval skirt then it was folded at the front Read more →
Project Update (week 8-9)
Wearable Technology
To embark on our project on wearable technology, I went to buy cloths and electronics.
Choosing the necessary electronics
I had to choose between two types of lilypad main boards, one with USB port for charging and programming and another without the ports but with more holes. I decided to get the one with the ports so I don’t need to Read more →
Project Update 1
Project Update 1
Initial stage of laying out of the fabric
Sketching and planning out of the draft
Cutting the fabric
Process of the front of the dress sewed
Testing the fit
Figuring out the back part of the dress Read more →
