Photon Wearable Shield Hookup Guide
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Hardware Hookup (Conductive Thread, Paint, and Tape)
There are different types conductive materials that can be used with the shield. Depending on the project, some materials are better then others. Here are the most common conductive materials to hook-up external components to the shield and the Photon.
Conductive Thread
Want to make an IoT wearable fitness project and be able to sew an accelerometer into your clothes? Sewing with conductive thread is a great way to add sensors into a wearables or other e-textiles projects. It provides more flexibility then standard hook-up wire.
The Photon can also work with 3.3V LilyPad products like the LilyPad Temperature Sensor, LilyPad Accelerometer, and LilyPad Vibe Board.
Conductive Paint
Thinking of doing an interactive art painting or wall? Conductive paint opens doors for traditional artists and tinkers to combine art and electronics together. The conductive paint can go under or over the large pads on the shield.
Copper Tape
Copper tape is great for paper crafts or other e-crafts. Copper tape has an adhesive backing, which isn't as conductive as the nonadhesive side. We recommend to place the copper tape under the large pads on the shield.
