2024-06-13 19:21:56 +00:00
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At the moment this is Katie's page for planning an LED Embroidery
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workshop. It may later become a resource page for workshop participants.
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[LED Calculator](http://led.linear1.org/1led.wiz)
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[one way to do
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it](http://makeprojects.com/Project/Electronic-Embroidery/44/1)
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Resources already on hand:
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- coin cell batteries (3V)
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- ~~resistors~~ [not
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needed](http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/throw/print) in
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this case
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- Limor says lithium coin batteries are internally current-limited
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- conductive thread (~25Ohms/foot)
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- white 3mm LEDs (3.5V, 20mA)
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What each participant should get:
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1. embroidery needle
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2. regular embroidery thread
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3. conductive thread
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4. LEDs
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5. embroidery hoop
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6. dark fabric
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7. fabric pencil?
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8. coin cell battery
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9. tape to secure battery?
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10. needle threader
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Resource I should provide:
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1. books with constellation drawings
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2. photo and sample of finished piece
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Instructions:
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1. Choose a design.
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2. Layout the design with fabric pencil.
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3. Prep LEDs (punch through fabric and twist leads).
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4. Sew circuit with conductive thread.
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5. Test with battery.
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6. Sew decorative part with regular thread.
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2024-06-13 01:48:44 +00:00
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[Category:Proposed_Projects](Category:Proposed_Projects "wikilink")
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