Wearing Your Python, and Making It Sing Too!
summary
A wearable project built around the Circuit Playground Express stitches 10 Neopixel LEDs, the onboard speaker on A0, and 7 capacitive pads into a tote using conductive thread and a 5V power bank; code runs as CircuitPython from the board’s 2 MB flash. Sound uses sampled flute and added sax notes to make a five-note pentatonic layout. Sewing notes cover short‑circuit risks, knot handling, and finishing with glue; the demo works live though occasional resets are needed.
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chapters (14)
- 0:00Intro
- 0:28Welcome
- 1:12What is Wearable Technology
- 2:09Inspiration
- 4:32Circuit Python
- 5:10Code
- 6:53Memory
- 7:12Materials
- 8:16Tips for using conductive thread
- 8:51Twists and knots
- 9:35Running stitch
- 10:54Demonstration
- 14:26Additional Resources
- 15:45Questions
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