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05 TEXTILES & CRAFT SECTION CONTENTS Craft tools & accessories An introduction to E-Textiles Conductive thread Electro-Fashion parts LilyPad 75 76 77 78 - 83 84 - 85 075 Craft Tools & Accessories Textiles & Craft Why not add some sparkle to a textiles or resistant materials project with our range of gems. The gems are a great value for money. This allows excellent effects to be achieved for only a few pence per student. The gems have a ‘hot melt’ backing that is activated when heated using the ‘Gem Master’ tool. The adhesive backing allows the gems to be attached to many types of textiles, plastics, wooden materials, etc. GEM MASTER TOOL The ‘Gem Master’ tool from Antex is perfect for using with our range of gems. It has 5w and 10w power settings and a wide range of tips for gems and studs of various shapes and sizes. Description Code Gem Master tool 2644 1+ Rhinestones or gems are made from a glass like material and are available in several colours, bags of 500. Colour Pack Quantity Size Code Clear 500 3mm 4401 Red 500 3mm 4402 Green 500 3mm 4403 Blue 500 3mm 4404 Yellow 500 3mm 4405 Clear 500 4mm 4406 1+ PYRO MASTER TOOL This entry level, dual temperature, pyrography tool is ideal or creating simple designs on wood or leather. The Pyro Master has 15W and 30W power settings and comes complete with 19 tips, a key ring, and a leather fridge magnet to get you started. Description Code Pyro Master, dual temp 15/30W 2651 www.kitronik.co.uk 1+ sales@kitronik.co.uk Textiles & Craft HEAT ADHESIVE RHINESTONES 076 Textiles & Craft E-Textiles AN INTRODUCTION TO OUR E-TEXTILES RANGE Amidst the hype surrounding wearable technology, we, too, have been deeply inspired by the craze. As a result, we have designed our own range of E-Textiles parts in a bid to help lessen the gap between Electronics and textiles: Electro-Fashion. Discover just how easy it is to conduct your own E-Textiles project using our Electro-Fashion range and be a part of this global infatuation with fashionable electronics. ELECTRO-FASHION PARTS With our Electro-Fashion range, students can easily introduce LEDs to textiles projects. The system works by using conductive thread, which sews like normal thread but conducts electricity like wire. To light an LED, the conductive thread must be firmly attached to a cell holder, sewn through the fabric, and connected to an LED. Using a new piece of conductive thread, the other side of the LED must be connected to the cell holder. Slide the cell into the holder to light the LED. Switches may also be introduced to the E-Textile circuit: LED(s) can be activated by the push of a button, a slide of a switch, a magnetic connection, a gentle tilt, or, even, as darkness is detected. See pages 81 & 82. TUTORIALS Textiles & Craft In addition to supplying the fundamental parts of any E-Textile project, we also offer a selection of online E-Textiles tutorials and resources with step-by-step guidance and cutting pattern templates. EXAMPLE TUTORIAL: HOW TO MAKE A ROCKET TORCH KEY RING LED TORCH 1 3 2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS NEEDED FOR THIS PROJECT 4 CREATE THE E-TEXTILE CIRCUIT PREPARE THE ROCKET BODY STITCH THE ROCKET LAYERS TOGETHER, LIGHTLY STUFF, & PUSH TO ACTIVATE! For more tutorials, visit T: 0845 8380781 F: 0845 8380782 www.kitronik.co.uk/etextilestutorials 077 Conductive thread Textiles & Craft CONDUCTIVE THREAD 45M BOBBIN Conductive thread is perfect for hand sewing and can be used on the bottom bobbin of a sewing machine (this will require the thread to be wound on to the smaller bottom bobbin first). Reels of conductive thread are, 50 yards/ 45m. Conductive thread can be used like conventional sewing thread, however it electrically conducts allowing electronics to be integrated into textiles. Description Code Conductive thread - 45m bobbin 2722 1+ 4+ CONDUCTIVE THREAD 2M/6M T-SHIRT We now offer 2m or 6m of conductive thread (approximately), which is bound around a funky pink Electro-Fashion t-shirt emblem that can be used as a key ring! Code 2m (approx) Conductive thread 2724 6m (approx) Conductive thread 2727 1+ Textiles & Craft Description CONDUCTIVE RIBBON A great addition to any wearable electronic project, this easy to use conductive ribbon has three separate conductive strands woven into it, allowing you to transmit power, ground and signal. You can solder it provided you don’t have the soldering iron too hot, and it is quite flexible and durable. It has very little (negligible) resistance and is made of 68% stranded tinsel wire and 32% polyester. Approx. size 0.9m x 5mm. Description Code Conductive ribbon 2739 www.kitronik.co.uk 1+ sales@kitronik.co.uk 078 Textiles & Craft E-Textiles CONDUCTIVE FABRIC Conductive fabric can be used to make a soft switch. Only a small amount is required per switch, so this sheet goes a long way. This is a conductive knit fabric for use in e-textiles, similar to a nylon ripstop material. It is highly conductive with a low surface resistivity. Description Code Conductive fabric - ripstop - 305 x 330mm 2716 Conductive fabric - stretch - 305 x 330mm 2717 1+ CONDUCTIVE HOOK & LOOP (VELCRO) STRIP Textiles & Craft This is a 10cm long strip of conductive hook & loop (Velcro). This conductive strip is perfect for E-Textile projects where you need to make a complete circuit by simply forming a connection between the hook and loop pieces. The strip is 2.5cm wide by 10cm long. The surface resistance for both the hook and the loop is 1Ω per centimeter. Description Code Conductive hook & loop strip - 2.5 cm x 10 cm 2740 1+ ELECTRO-FASHION - DISCOVERY PACK This pack is a great way of getting started with E-Textiles. The pack contains a selection of the popular products from our ‘Electro-Fashion’ range. 1 x White sewable PCB LED - pack of 10. 1 x Sewable coin cell holder with built in power switch. 1 x Sewable push switch. 1 x Sewable slide switch. 1 x Sewable tilt switch. T: 0845 8380781 1 x Electro-Fashion sewable coin cell holder, 2m thread and colour changing LED. 3 x Electro-Fashion sewable coin cell holder. 1 x Small conductive thread bobbin (6m). 1 x Blue sewable PCB LED - pack of 10. 1 x CLN coin cell, CR2032, strip of 5. Description Code Electro-Fashion - Discovery Pack 2715 F: 0845 8380782 1+ 079 Electro-Fashion Textiles & Craft SEWABLE LED KITS Kits are packed ready for student use and include a coin cell holder, a coin cell, 2m of conductive thread and either two flashing LEDs or one colour changing LED. They allow lighting effects to be added to textiles designs without soldering. Description Code Flashing blue sewable LED kit 2702 Flashing green sewable LED kit 2703 Flashing red sewable LED kit 2704 Flashing yellow sewable LED kit 2705 Colour changing sewable LED kit 2706 1+ 10+ Project Example ELECTRO-FASHION - 60 STUDENT BULK PACK Pack includes: 60 x sewable coin cell holders. 10 x colour changing LEDs. 60 x CR2032 coin cell batteries. 25 x each of blue, red, yellow 180m of conductive thread, 3m per student. and green flashing LEDs. Description Code Sewable LED - 60 student bulk pack 2707 1+ ELECTRO-FASHION KITS WITH FLAT LEDS These kits are ready-packed with all of the parts needed for students to make a simple E-Textiles circuit. The kit includes two flat LEDs that are marked up with + and – markings, making them smaller and easier to use than LEDs with leads. As well as the two flat LEDs, the kit also includes a 2m t-shirt of conductive thread, a sewable coin cell holder and coin cell. Project Example (requires extra LEDs) Description Code Sewable LED kit with blue flat LEDs 2735 Sewable LED kit with green flat LEDs 2736 Sewable LED kit with red flat LEDs 2737 Sewable LED kit with white flat LEDs 2738 www.kitronik.co.uk 1+ sales@kitronik.co.uk Textiles & Craft The bulk pack offers great value for teaching larger groups of students. 080 Textiles & Craft Electro-Fashion ELECTRO-FASHION CAT KIT This cat kit contains all the items you need to make the cat (except for a pair of scissors and a needle). To make the cat the felt is cut into three pieces following the lines marked on the preprinted design. The LED eyes, battery holder and a switch are sewn on to a piece of felt following the stitch lines. The cat is then sewn together and stuffed with wadding. Pop the battery in and when the cat’s ear is pressed the eyes will light. Kit contents: - 1 x Printed felt. 2 x Sewable green slim LEDs. 1 x Sewable push button switch. 1 x Sewable coin cell holder. - 1 x CR2032 coin cell. 2 x Conductive thread. 8m Embroidery thread. Wadding. Code www.kitronik.co.uk/cat 1+ 2725 Textiles & Craft PROJECT EXAMPLES - ELECTRO-FASHION SEWABLE LEDs Examples of conductive fabric used on the hands of puppets. When these are touched together, the circuit is completed and the LED lights up. T: 0845 8380781 F: 0845 8380782 081 Electro-Fashion Textiles & Craft ELECTRO-FASHION FLASHER CONTROLLER, LEDS & THREAD This unit offers a simple way of adding ‘flashing’ white LEDs to a textiles project. The unit is programmed with a number of flashing patterns that are selected by a push button on the main PCB. Pressing this button cycles through the following patterns: all LEDs constantly on, slow flash (all on, all off), fast flash (each in turn), and turned off. The device features auto off, which turns the unit off after 30 minutes to preserve battery life. Depending upon flash pattern the battery lasts for approximately two days of constant use. This kit is supplied ‘pre-built’ so requires no soldering. Each kit comprises three small PCB’s. The largest of the three PCB’s holds an LED plus the control electronics, battery and a push button. On both of the remaining PCB’s there is an LED, which are connected to the main board with conductive thread. Includes approximately 2m of conductive thread. Includes a CR2032 battery. Description Code Flasher controller and LEDs 2719 1+ 10+ ELECTRO-FASHION MAGNETIC SWITCH & MAGNET This magnetic switch can turn on LEDs when the magnet is placed near the switch. Description Code Magnetic switch & magnet 2720 1+ 10+ ELECTRO-FASHION LIGHT SENSOR This board allows LEDs to be turned on automatically when it is dark. On one side of the board is the coin cell holder, which takes a CR2032 coin cell as well as a small on off slide switch. On the other side of the board is the light sensor. The design means that it is possible to cut a small hole in the front of the product for the light sensor to detect the light level, whilst also being able to get to the back of the board to change the battery and turn the board off. When turned off any connected LEDs will be off. When turned on the connected LEDs will be off in day light but come on in the dark. Description Code Electro-Fashion - Light sensor 2721 www.kitronik.co.uk 1+ 10+ sales@kitronik.co.uk Textiles & Craft Dimensions: L34 x W20 x H9mm. 082 Textiles & Craft Electro-Fashion LITHIUM 3V COIN CELLS Description Code 3V CR2032 - 200mA/h - 5 pack 2262 3V CR1220 - 40mA/h - 5 pack 2269 1+ 10+ SWITCHED COIN CELL HOLDER SEWABLE COIN CELL HOLDER This specially designed coin cell holder has large connection points for the conductive thread. These are clearly marked to show the battery polarity. The unit also has a small power switch so that you can turn the power on and off. The specially designed coin cell holder has large connection points for the conductive thread and are marked to show the battery polarity. It is available on its own, to incorporate into your own designs. Accepts CR2032 battery. Accepts CR2032 battery. Dimensions: L44 x W20 x H4.5mm. Dimensions: L34 x W20 x H4.5mm. Code 1+ 10+ 2711 Code 1+ 10+ 2701 Textiles & Craft MINIATURE COIN CELL HOLDER SEWABLE PUSH SWITCH This specially designed coin cell holder has large connection points for the conductive thread. These are clearly marked to show the battery polarity. This push button switch will allow LEDs to light whilst the switch is pressed. Accepts CR1220 battery. Dimensions: L18 x W8.5 x H6mm. Dimensions: L22 x W12.5 x H4mm. Code 1+ 2718 Code 1+ 2708 SEWABLE SLIDE SWITCH SEWABLE TILT SWITCH This two position miniature slide switch allows LEDs to be turned on or off in textiles projects. When horizontal this switch is off. When tilted 10° from horizontal the tilt switch is on. Dimensions: L18 x W8.5 x H4mm. Code 1+ Dimensions: L26 x W6.5 x H7mm. 10+ 2709 T: 0845 8380781 10+ Code 2710 F: 0845 8380782 1+ 10+ 083 Electro-Fashion Textiles & Craft SEWABLE PCB LEDS These ultra slim, pre-mounted LEDs are illuminated continuously. They have connections to which the conductive thread can be connected. These are clearly marked with ‘+’ and ‘-’ to indicate which is the positive and which is the negative connection. The PCBs are double sided making the thread connection very reliable. They are supplied on a small panel and the LEDs can easily be removed by snapping them out. Dimensions: L15 x W6.5 x H3mm. Description Colour Code LED board - 10 pack Red 2712 LED board - 10 pack Blue 2713 LED board - 10 pack White 2714 LED board - 10 pack Green 2723 LED board - 10 pack Sakuru (lilac) 2726 1+ 10+ These flashing LEDs can be used with the Electro-Fashion coin cell power boards. 5mm flashing LEDs in red, green, yellow and blue. The LEDs flash at around 2Hz when connected to a 5V supply. Colour Code Red 3538 Green 3539 Yellow 3540 Blue 3545 1+ 10+ 100+ 1000+ FREE TO DOWNLOAD RESOURCES To help people new to Electro-Fashion get started we have worked with Julie Boyd to develop some free online resources. These give detailed step by step explanations of how to make a product. There are guides on adding an LED to a hat (both a standard LED and a slim line LED), making a zippi doll with light up eyes & adding three LEDs to a bag. We are always working on more resources so it’s worth keeping an eye on the website. www.kitronik.co.uk/fashionresources www.kitronik.co.uk sales@kitronik.co.uk Textiles & Craft 5MM FLASHING LED 084 Textiles & Craft LilyPad LilyPad is a wearable e-textile technology. 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! The LilyPad system is programmed using the freely available Arduino programming environment. Minimum requirements to get started are: LilyPad USB board, micro USB cable and a 2V-5V power supply (such as the Polymer Lithium Ion battery). POLYMER LITHIUM ION BATTERY LILYPAD USB BOARD (ATMEGA32U4) Control devices such as LEDs and buzzers using this LilyPad USB board. Programming is done using the Arduino programming language. These are very slim, extremely light weight batteries based on the new Polymer Lithium Ion chemistry. Each cell outputs a nominal 3.7V at 1000mAh. Code 1+ 4652 Code 1+ 4653 LILYPAD LED MICRO Textiles & Craft A LilyPad Micro LED is a smaller version of our sewable LED boards. They use a smaller LED mounted in a different orientation which makes them very small. They look great in elegant designs or on sheer fabrics. Colour Quantity Code White 5 4654 Red 5 4655 Blue 5 4656 Green 5 4657 1+ LILYPAD BUZZER LILYPAD ACCELEROMETER This small buzzer is for the LilyPad system. Use 2 I/O pins on the LilyPad main board and can create different noises based on the different frequency of I/O toggling. Loud enough to hear inside a pocket but not obtrusively loud. This is a three axis accelerometer for the LilyPad system. Based on the ADXL335 accelerometer from Analog Devices, the LilyPad Accelerometer can detect joint movement as well as inclination and vibration. Code 1+ 4638 Code 1+ 4639 MICRO USB CABLE LIGHT SENSOR This is a USB 2.0 type A to micro-B 5-pin cable. The light sensor allows your LilyPad to respond to various light levels. Code 1+ 4125 T: 0845 8380781 Code 4641 F: 0845 8380782 1+ 085 LilyPad Textiles & Craft LILYPAD DEVELOPMENT BOARD Consisting of a LilyPad Simple Board, a buzzer, vibration motor, RGB LED, a button, switch, five LEDs, a light sensor, and a temperature sensor, this board lets you dive right into wearable electronics. Once you’ve learned how to program the LilyPad Arduino Simple Board, break apart the components ready to be sewn into your textiles design using conductive thread (included) and explore the power of the LilyPad platform. Requires a mini USB lead to program. Code ProtoSnap - LilyPad Development Board 4666 LILYTWINKLE LILYPAD PIXEL BOARD Bring some sparkle to your project with this board. It includes the LilyTwinkle (programmed to twinkle the LEDs once the parts are connected), a coin cell battery holder with built-in switch, four white LEDs and conductive thread. The LilyPad Pixel Board will light up in whatever colour you like. You can even chain several boards together to form a display or an addressable string for full effect. Code 1+ 4667 1+ Code 4668 LILYTINY LILYPAD VIBE BOARD LilyTiny is a quick and easy way to add twinkling lights to a project without any programming or a bulky Main Board. Simply sew on 4 LEDs and connect a battery and the LEDs will each blink or fade differently. Apply 5V and be shaken by this small, but powerful, vibration motor. It works great as a physical indicator without notifying anyone but the wearer. Code 4662 1+ 1+ Code 1+ 4663 www.kitronik.co.uk sales@kitronik.co.uk Textiles & Craft Description