LilyPad Reed Switch Hookup Guide
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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 1: Lighting Up a Basic Circuit
The first experiment in the LilyPad Design Kit series. In this exercise, you will learn how a basic e-textiles circuit works, and light up a sewable LED using a coin cell battery holder and conductive thread.
Mario the Magician's Magical Lapel Flower
A guest tutorial from the astonishingly talented Mario the Magician showing how to put together your own servo-controlled lapel flower.
Twinkling Trick or Treat Bag
Make a light up goodie bag with conductive thread, LEDs, and the LilyTwinkle!
LilyPad Basics: E-Sewing
Learn how to use conductive thread with LilyPad components.