E-Textiles: The Softer Side of Computing
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Presenters
Ann-Marie Horcher (Nova Southeastern University) email horcheram at gmail.com
Diane Glosson (Indiana University) email dglosson at indiana.edu
Abstract
This workshop connects attendees with a new area of computing, e-textiles and soft computing. Traditionally technology has been engineered with rigid materials, using assembly skills such as wiring and soldering. The new field of computational textiles explores using fabric in combination with sewn conductive thread to assemble computationally-enhanced textile materials. This workshop will engage attendees in constructing their own sewn circuit project, the precursor for more complex computationally-based e-textile projects.
Places to go for: e-Textile Inspiration and DIY Info
IU/Penn Blog Spot: [1] Leah Buechley’s MIT site: [2] MIT Low-High Tech Group site: [3] MIT Programming your LilyPad: [4] Hanna Perner-Wilson’s main site: [5] Syuzi Pakhchyan’s site: [6] Blogsite for UC Berkeley's Center for New Music and Audio Technologies (CNMAT): [7] Instructables (search for LilyPad): [8]
e-Textile Supplies (used at workshop)
LilyPad Arduino Components main site: [9] LilyPad Bright White LED - DEV-08735 - [10] LilyPad Button Board - DEV-08776 - [11] Coin Cell Holder/Sewable SMD - DEV-08822 - [12] Coin Cell Battery/20mm - PRT-00338 - [13] Conductive Thread-234/34 4ply - DEV-08549 - [14] Conductive Velcro, tape, fabric: [15] (we used conductive tape at the workshop: Nickel/Copper/Cobalt Fabric Tape - Cat. #A225) Clover self-threading needles: [16] John James Crewel/Embroidery Hand Needles Size 3/9 SKU# 9844904 [17]
For more information
Contact Dr. Kylie Peppler at Indiana University's Creativity Labs - email kpeppler at indiana.edu
Also more photos and presentation materials at imatechnicalwoman.com/e-textiles.php
