LilyPad Buttons and Switches
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Resources and Going Further
In addition to using LilyPad pieces to add interactivity to your projects, you can also create your own custom buttons and switches. Check out these blog posts for more:
Ready to add some interactivity to a project using LilyPad Arduino? Check out the ProtoSnap Plus Activity Guide for code examples to follow along with.
LilyPad ProtoSnap Plus Activity Guide
Learn how to program in Arduino with the LilyPad ProtoSnap Plus. This guide includes 10 example activities that use the pre-wired LilyPad boards on the LilyPad ProtoSnap Plus.
For inspiration, have a look at some of the following projects!
LDK Experiment 2: Multiple LED Circuits
Design both parallel and series e-textile circuits with multiple LEDs!
LDK Experiment 5: Make Your Own Switch
Learn to create and integrate your own handmade switch into an e-textile circuit.
Getting Started with Electroluminescent (EL) Wire
This guide will help you get started with electroluminescent (EL) wire, tape, panel, chasing wire, and bendable wire to let your project glow!
LilyPad Vibe Board Hookup Guide
The LilyPad Vibe Board is a small vibration motor that can be sewn into projects with conductive thread and controlled by a LilyPad Arduino. The board can be used as a physical indicator on clothing and costumes for haptic feedback.