2R Hardware & Electronics: LilyPad Design Kit

Monday, July 18, 2016

LilyPad Design Kit

The LilyPad Design Kit (LDK) is a great way to get started with e-textiles. The LDK includes everything you need to complete 6 simple experiments that will teach you how to sew basic circuits, light LEDs, create interactive designs, and more. You don’t need any previous sewing or electronics experience to use this kit. If you’ve ever been curious about getting into e-textiles but have never known where to start, this is where you can begin!

The online LDK Tutorial contains step by step instructions of how to connect each circuit with the included parts. Tips and tricks are provided and explained and even includes troubleshooting tips if something goes wrong. A link to this tutorial can be found in the Documents section below. The kit does not require any soldering and is recommended for beginners of any age that can can hold a needle.

LilyPad is a wearable technology developed by Leah Buechley and cooperatively designed by Leah and SparkFun. Each LilyPad was creatively designed to have large connecting pads to allow them to be sewn into clothing. Various input, output, power, and sensor boards are available. They’re even washable!

Note: A portion of this sale is given back to Dr. Leah Buechley for continued development and education of e-textiles.

Note: Due to the requirements of shipping the batteries in this kit, orders may take longer to process and therefore do not qualify for same-day shipping. Additionally, these batteries can not be shipped via Ground or Economy methods to Alaska or Hawaii. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.