Wearables

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.

Learn how to hook up the LilyPad RGB LED and use a common cathode RGB LED in e-textile projects.

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!

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.

How to create a pixel string with the WS2812 and WS2812B addressable LEDs!

DIY Project Idea: Create a custom hand warmer blanket using heating pads.

In this tutorial, we will build an EL wire dance suit that can be controlled by a wireless glove controller!

Learn the options for powering your LilyPad projects, LiPo battery safety and care, and how to calculate and consider power constraints on your projects.

A basic guide to getting started with the SparkFun EL Sequencer and Escudo Dos to control electroluminescence (EL) wire, panels, and strips.

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!

How to hook up the LilyPad Buzzer and make sound with code.

An EL project that displays one person's heartbeat on another person's costume.

This tutorial provides everything you need to know to make your own light up high top sneakers!

In this tutorial, we will sew standard electroluminescent (EL) wire to a hoodie.

Lumenati is our line of APA102c-based addressable LED boards. We'll show you how to bring the sparkle to your projects!

Add some flair to your Imperial uniform by changing your voice using a Teensy 3.2 and Prop Shield.

In this tutorial, we will sew standard electroluminescent (EL) wire to a pair of pants.

Learn how to hook up the LilyPad Tri-Color LED and use a common anode RGB LED in e-textile projects.

Learn to create and integrate your own handmade switch into an e-textile circuit.

How to create your own e-textiles buttons.

Learn how to calculate how many LEDs your LilyPad project can power and how long it will last.

Build a wireless glove controller with Arduinos to trigger an LED using XBees!

Learn how to use conductive thread with LilyPad components.

A project tutorial to add an extra effect for dancers performing a choreographed piece. The harness can be added quickly under a costume.