Wearables
Getting Started with the MyoWare® 2.0 Muscle Sensor Ecosystem
The MyoWare® 2.0 Muscle Sensor, an Arduino-compatible, all-in-one electromyography (EMG) sensor from Advancer Technologies. In this tutorial, we will go over the features and related shields to connect the sensor to a muscle group.
LilyPad RGB LED Hookup Guide
Learn how to hook up the LilyPad RGB LED and use a common cathode RGB LED in e-textile projects.
Qwiic Flex Glove Controller Hookup Guide
Is your finger bent? Is your finger straight? The Qwiic Flex Glove controller board will answer this age old question for you with the flex sensor!
Getting Started with the LilyPad MP3 Player
The LilyPad MP3 Player is an amazing little board that contains almost everything you need to play audio files. You can use it to create all kinds of noisy projects, from MP3 hoodies to talking teddy bears. Your imagination is the only limit! This tutorial will help you get started.
WS2812 Breakout Hookup Guide
How to create a pixel string with the WS2812 and WS2812B addressable LEDs!
Heating Pad Hand Warmer Blanket
DIY Project Idea: Create a custom hand warmer blanket using heating pads.
Wireless Controlled Wearable EL Wire Dance Suit
In this tutorial, we will build an EL wire dance suit that can be controlled by a wireless glove controller!
LilyPad Basics: Powering Your Project
Learn the options for powering your LilyPad projects, LiPo battery safety and care, and how to calculate and consider power constraints on your projects.
EL Sequencer/Escudo Dos Hookup Guide
A basic guide to getting started with the SparkFun EL Sequencer and Escudo Dos to control electroluminescence (EL) wire, panels, and strips.
Motion Controlled Wearable LED Dance Harness
Control LEDs based on your movement using an accelerometer! Make your LEDs breathe by fading in and out when laying on the floor, turn off the LEDs when moving to your side, or make the LEDs blink in a headstand!
LilyPad Buzzer Hookup Guide
How to hook up the LilyPad Buzzer and make sound with code.
Heartbeat Straight Jacket
An EL project that displays one person's heartbeat on another person's costume.
DIY Light-Up Shoes
This tutorial provides everything you need to know to make your own light up high top sneakers!
EL Wire Hoodie
In this tutorial, we will sew standard electroluminescent (EL) wire to a hoodie.
Lumenati Hookup Guide
Lumenati is our line of APA102c-based addressable LED boards. We'll show you how to bring the sparkle to your projects!
Vox Imperium: Stormtrooper Voice Changer
Add some flair to your Imperial uniform by changing your voice using a Teensy 3.2 and Prop Shield.
EL Wire Pants
In this tutorial, we will sew standard electroluminescent (EL) wire to a pair of pants.
LilyPad Tri-Color LED Hookup Guide
Learn how to hook up the LilyPad Tri-Color LED and use a common anode RGB LED in e-textile projects.
LDK Experiment 5: Make Your Own Switch
Learn to create and integrate your own handmade switch into an e-textile circuit.
LDK Experiment 4: Make Your Own Button
How to create your own e-textiles buttons.
Powering LilyPad LED Projects
Learn how to calculate how many LEDs your LilyPad project can power and how long it will last.
Wireless Glove Controller
Build a wireless glove controller with Arduinos to trigger an LED using XBees!
LilyPad Basics: E-Sewing
Learn how to use conductive thread with LilyPad components.
Prototype Wearable LED Dance Harness
A project tutorial to add an extra effect for dancers performing a choreographed piece. The harness can be added quickly under a costume.