LilyPad Reed Switch Hookup Guide
Contributors:
Dia
Dia 
Resources and Going Further
Now that you've tried out a simple circuit, you can try integrating the reed switch into a more complex assembly, triggering a reaction from an MP3 board, a microcontroller, or something else entirely! A reed switch is a great, simple, inexpensive way to react to proximity, so it's very versatile.
Here are some good places to start:
Need some more E-Textiles action? Check out these other great SparkFun Tutorials:
LDK Experiment 6: Microcontroller Circuits
Learn how to build a simple microcontroller circuit using the pre-programmed LilyTiny Board
Choosing a LilyPad Arduino for Your Project
Not sure which LilyPad Arduino is right for you? We'll discuss the features of each and help you decide.
LilyPad Buzzer Hookup Guide
How to hook up the LilyPad Buzzer and make sound with code.
EL Wire Hoodie
In this tutorial, we will sew standard electroluminescent (EL) wire to a hoodie.