HOW TO GET WHAT YOU WANT This example shows how to construct a “textile” flexible tilt sensor from extremely cheap and available materials. Substituting conductive fabric and a metal bead for aluminum foil. Fuse fusible interfacing to a piece of aluminum foil. Peel off paper backing. Trace circles and traces and cut them out. CAUTION: you must cut everything that needs to be connected from one piece. Trace shape for base and cut out. Arrange layout and begin to fuse foil to base fabric. Crumple ball from a piece of aluminum foil that does not have the fusible adhered to it. Tie knot in conductive thread. Sew through foil ball. Stitch conductive thread to aluminum tab. Front and back images of finished aluminum foil tilt sensor.
LilyPad – PrototipadoLAB Actualmente, existen en el mercado diferentes plataformas de desarrollo que están adaptadas específicamente para trabajar con textiles o materiales flexibles como hilos conductores de electricidad. Las más populares son LilyPad y Flora, que son compatibles o basadas en arduino. Estas placas tienen un gran potencial educativo para desarrollar las competencias del siglo XXI, y acercarnos, por ejemplo, al internet de las cosas. Ambas plataformas, gracias a la forma que tienen los pines, su reducido tamaño y bajo consumo se utilizan para el desarrollo de proyectos multidisciplinares, especialmente proyectos artísticos y artesanales DIY, o enfocados al mundo de la ropa interactiva y los e-textiles. En este post voy a hablaros de la plataforma de hardware libre LilyPad arduino . Esta placa fue creada por la ingeniera, educadora y diseñadora Leah Buechley . Imágen obtenida de la entrevista a Leah Buechley: Crafting the Lilypad Arduino.
Mover Kit - The first active wearable that kids make & code by Technology Will Save Us Risks and challenges Everyone says it; “hardware is hard”. This is true, and we love it! For over three years we have been building a product business with hardware, software and kids at the center of it. We have shipped over 60,000 kits to over 97 countries and have designed a team around making sure we have control and partners to deliver the best end-to-end experience. Of course, there is always the real possibility of things going wrong, and challenges do arise – which is why we have an experienced team of product designers, product managers, manufacturing specialists who are passionately building the best process to deliver the best products. We will deliver the Mover Kit with the same detail, quality and robust educational resources as we have become known for. If you have any questions you can always reach out to us MoverKit@techwillsaveus.com Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
Makerspace Project - Make a Light Saber Using Paper Circuits Great STEM Project Making paper circuit light sabers are great for boys and girls of all ages. This is a fun STEM project that shows how circuits work. Get The Paper Circuit Book & Kit To begin, you will need to download & print the light saber paper circuit template. This project works best if you print on both sides of the paper. Below is an example of where we found the setting using our printer. Now we are ready to create the paper circuit that will energize our light saber. Conductive copper tapeTransparent tapeCoin cell battery -3vLEDLilyPad button boardStrawScissors and/or Xacto knife Buy The Paper Circuit Book & Kit Let’s build a circuit ! This is how the copper tape looks around the battery area. Put the coin cell battery on the grey circle area with the negative (-) facing down. Once the battery and switch are in place, use transparent tape to secure them over. Fold the template along the line. Cut the dotted lines. Fold the template and insert the LED legs thru the holes.
Handbook | Making in Michigan Libraries Click here for a sneak peek of our maker handbook, which is almost ready for publication! Makerspace Activity ListA list of many of the possible genres, tools, and materials used in many makerspaces. See what fits for you! Flashlight TemplateWe make these with Scotch double-sided foam tape, 10mm LED bulbs ordered from Tayda Electronics, and CR 2032 3V batteries from The Battery Supplier. Maker Vision TemplateUse this document to help formulate your organization’s collective idea of why you are engaging in making, what needs you are meeting, and what success will look like. Design Game with Words (rev. 6/11/2016)Design Game with Pictures (rev. 6/11/2016)Design Thinking Game Instructions (updated 7/31/2019)These are design thinking tools that we have written to help introduce people of all ages to the process of design thinking. Patronicity Flyer Michigan-based crowdsourcing platform that includes features for offline donations, full- or partial-funding pathways, and extra support.
Paper Circuits For Makerspaces FREE PDF Download – (5) Paper Circuit Project Templates A paper circuit is a low-voltage electronic circuit that is created on paper or cardboard using conductive copper tape, LEDs and a power source such as a coin-cell battery. Creating paper circuits is a good way to teach the basics of electricity and how circuits function. In addition to being educational, they can also be a fun makerspace project that helps to bring artwork and paper craft to life. By adding sensors, buzzers and motors to your circuit, you can also add another dimension of interactivity. A paper circuit smiley for Halloween! There are a lot of creative and imaginative ways to create a paper circuit. Creating paper circuits is a natural fit for the classroom or library. Making paper circuits to “illuminate” a concept in our course or classroom. More Friday morning fun with paper circuits! This video shows how Milan Dahal used paper circuits to create animation. Paper trimmerSoldering iron Introduction
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CoderKids, un laboratorio di programmazione unplugged per i bambini di 5-6 anni – BRICKS CoderKids è un laboratorio di informatica senza uso del computer, nato dall’idea di due insegnanti di scuola Primaria. Ci siamo incontrate in Rete via Twitter (@agaddone, @catemoscetti) poco più di un anno fa; in comune abbiamo la passione per la didattica attiva con la tecnologia. Da anni ci occupiamo, nei nostri rispettivi ambiti di insegnamento (Italiano poi Matematica l’una, L2 Inglese, l’altra), di utilizzare l’informatica per le varie discipline. Nel tempo, spinte dalla curiosità personale e da un atteggiamento creativo verso la tecnologia e l’innovazione didattica, abbiamo notato che la scuola generalmente insegna ad usare un insieme di applicativi (di solito software progettati per gli uffici) per raccontare e presentare le proprie esperienze e registrare il risultato finale delle attività di laboratorio o dei progetti. Figura 1 – La realizzazione dei pon pon-Fuzzes. Figura 2 – I Fuzzes. Figura 3 – Il tappeto-griglia Figura 4 – Il briefing iniziale. Figura 9 – Il gioco libero.
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Crazy Circuits Crazy Circuits is a non-soldering electronic learning platform that allows people to create circuits from almost any material they can imagine. Crazy Circuits are designed to pop onto LEGO™ bricks, enabling your creations to light up, move, and make noise. Use Crazy Circuits to construct paper crafts with conductive tape, use conductive thread for sewing, sculpt with conductive dough, and create art with conductive inks and paints. You can even upload Arduino sketches to the Crazy Circuits Touch Board. No matter what you make, Crazy Circuits brings it all together. Crazy Circuits works on LEGO™, paper, fabric, and tons of other materials. What does it do? We designed Crazy Circuits to interface with all kinds of systems and materials that are already in your home, classroom, or makerspace. At the heart of our most exciting projects is the Crazy Circuits Touch Board. Who is it for? Crazy Circuits is a great tool for anyone trying to get into circuit design and basic programming. Open Source
Circuits From Scratch | Let’s Put LEDs in Things! Up to this point, we’ve focused on the mechanics of electronics — wiring and soldering — skirting around the theory by following some shortcuts and recipes. It’s sufficient for many folks’ needs. Learning the underlying principles creates opportunities for using other battery types (including rechargeables) and achieving longer run times. Or maybe you’re just curious! There’s some reading, new terms and a little bit of math involved, but nothing onerous. Science! Electricity is the transfer of electrons — negatively charged particles in every atom. Batteries A battery houses two complimentary chemical reactions; one producing a surplus of electrons, the other a deficit. Different battery chemistries use different combinations of reactions. Our standard recipe called for three AAA or AA alkaline (single-use disposable) batteries. (In electronics, the technical term for a single battery is a cell. Current, Resistance and Ohm’s Law What regulates current? LEDs Notice that’s a maximum.
Tutorial: How to pattern foam costumes Thanks for all the nice comments! I added upper and lower palettes of foam to the head to help define the shape of the muzzle and provide a mouth interior. Covering with fleece: I used polar fleece fabric to cover the Blue Whale. You can also use faux fur, or any other fabric you want. I prefer fleece because it is so pleasant to handle, and makes relatively invisible seams. We learned on the Blue Whale that sometimes the "facets" of the foam shapes show through as hard lines under the fleece, so to avoid this and make a smoother shape, cover the costume first with a layer of poly batting. If you're making a small shape and/or you can tell the facets won't show through, you might not have to do this. I used the palette patterns to cut shapes from pink fleece for the mouth interior, and sewed them to the foam with matching thread. Sometimes it's better to finish the mouth interior last, so you can get inside the head easily. Then drape the costume with fleece, and pin it in place.
Electra Designs Corsetry Complete and accurate measurements are essential to the creation of a properly fitting corset that is both flattering and comfortable. If possible, please ask a trusted friend, family member, or tailor to take your measurements for you, as they will be more accurate than measurements you take yourself. Please be honest with your measurements. No one will see them except me, and to me they are only numbers. Submitting vanity measurements will result in fitting problems, delays, and possibly fees. Please submit your current measurements. Optional: Please provide me with clear pictures of your body, wearing close fitting clothing. Please email me at if you have any questions. Measuring Instructions I recommend you take your measurements after a light meal. Wear a close fitting body suit, underwear, or take measurements over bare skin in ensure accurate results. Start by tying a string around your natural waist. Leave the string in place when taking all measurements. Copyright 2001-2002.