Slide show explaining how to create wearable electronics in library programs for youth and young adults.

1. Wearable Electronics

2. How it Works
LED and
Battery Check

3. An electric circuit works in a
connected loop where charge
flows from one terminal to another.

4. A circuit needs 3 things:
● Voltage
● Load
● Conductive Path
What’s in a Circuit?
https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/what-is-a-circuit

5. No - but you should understand
that both a battery and LED have
a voltage that must be
complementary. Or that you can
use resistors to reduce current.
Don’t connect a single 2.4V LED directly to a 9V battery - or do it and
see what happens.

6. Multimeters are a great way to test voltage,
current and resistance.

7. Supplies
Þ Felt
Þ Lace
Þ Sewing needle
Þ Thread
Þ Snaps
Þ Conductive thread
Þ 10 mm LED lightbulbs
Þ Watch battery
Þ Adafruit Sewable battery case

8. You can make a circuit in pretty much anything!
Wearables made in Open Creation Program.

9. 1. 2 hour long program!
2. Explain how to sew the circuit…
3. ...but be prepared to help each patron individually
4. You might have to show some sewing basics
5. Detailed instructions to follow as they begin their project
6. Have an extra staff member if possibly...one who can sew!
Tips to Run a Program

10. Instructable LED Cuff Bracelet Instructions
Hands Occupied DIY Light-up Cuff The Bracelet
Video on How to Make Duct Tape LED Bracelet
Adafruit Wearables Blog
Resources to Check Out

11. It is now
playtime!