5. E-textiles¶
E-textiles: E textiles are the integration of electronic components,such as sensors and LEDS, into fabric through electricity. Whic is usinf for fashion,healthart and wearable technology
Weekly Assignment:
- Create one digital soft switch and one analog soft sensor.
- Connect the switch and sensor to the Arduino board, and upload a program that allows you to read the incoming data via the Serial Monitor. Use the provided sample code if needed, and apply functions such as map() to obtain more meaningful data.
- Connect the switch or sensor to the Arduino to control an LED or a mini vibration motor.
- Integrate the switch or sensor and the output component (LED or motor) into a fabric swatch, using appropriate hard-soft connections.
Research:¶
Inspirations:
1.Zsanett Szirmay - Soundweaving Zsanett Szirmay Sound Weaving
This Music Is Made of Embroidery
for more details: Zsanett Szirmay website
2.Dung Dkar Cloak - Quantum Weaver - Dung Dkar Cloak - Quantum Weaver
3.Irmandy Wicaksono - KnittedKeyboard II
Irmandy Wicaksono -Knitted Keyboard
Irmandy Wicaksono -Knitted Keyboard
Electricity¶
What is a Circuit?
A circuit is a closed path through which electricity can flow from the power source to the ground (or back to the source). 🔁 For electricity to flow, the path must be complete and closed. If the path is open (broken), electricity will not flow.
-Conductive Materials
Meet the Materials : Note by Kobakant
-Conductive Threads
Digital Circuit¶
Analog Circuit¶
Analog Signals by Berrak Zeynep Okyar
Unlike digital circuits, analog circuits deal with continuous electrical signals.
To explore the potential of integrating analog circuits into textiles, I experimented with hand knitting using two different types of yarn: one standard Portuguese wool yarn and one conductive thread.
This knitted sample was created entirely by hand, combining both the regular wool and conductive yarns to investigate the feasibility of measuring analog signals through fabric-based structures.
VIDEO: Multimeter with Handknitting Testing by Berrak Zeynep Okyar
ARDUINO¶
Arduino One and Breadboard, Berrak Zeynep Okyar
Arduino,allows you to collect data from sensors (such as temperature, light, or motion) and control components like motors, LEDs, or displays based on that data. In other words, it is a small computer that can interact with the physical world.
Breadboard is a solderless device used to build temporary electronic circuits. It is commonly used in Arduino projects to easily connect and test electronic components. Breadboards are especially useful during the prototyping phase.
Breadboards are widely used in Arduino projects for building and modifying circuits easily. The internal rows and columns of the breadboard are connected in a specific way to simplify wiring and connections.
They are especially useful for:
Prototyping circuits
Testing ideas before soldering
Learning electronics
Arduino testing by Berrak Zeynep Okyar
Arduino with Digital Pressure Switch Video by Berrak Zeynep Okyar
Arduino with Blinking LED by Berrak Zeynep Okyar
Arduino testing sensor by Berrak Zeynep Okyar
Code Example¶
Use the three backticks to separate code.
// the setup function runs once when you press reset or power the board
void setup() {
// initialize digital pin LED_BUILTIN as an output.
pinMode(LED_BUILTIN, OUTPUT);
}
// the loop function runs over and over again forever
void loop() {
digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, HIGH); // turn the LED on (HIGH is the voltage level)
delay(1000); // wait for a second
digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, LOW); // turn the LED off by making the voltage LOW
delay(1000); // wait for a second
}
MULTIMETER¶
Photo by Berrak Zeynep Okyar
A multimeter is an electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions in one unit. It can typically measure:
Voltage (volts)
Current (amperes)
Resistance (ohms)
Some advanced multimeters can also measure:
Capacitance
Frequency
Temperature
Continuity (with a beep sound)
There are two main types:
Analog multimeter (uses a needle and scale)
Digital multimeter (DMM) (displays readings on a screen)
Multimeter Testing Video by Berrak Zeynep Okyar
Multimeter testing with handknitting by Berrak Zeynep Okyar
Video:
Multimeter with Handknitting Testing by Berrak Zeynep Okyar
Tools¶
Conductive Tape
Conductive Beads
Conductive Yarn
Regular Yarn
Batteries
LED
Resources¶
Kobakant - How to get what you want - soft sensors, hard/soft connections, conductive materials, etc.