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NFC Ring Password Helper
Log in with the wave of a hand
by Becky Stern
Use Arduino Leonardo's keyboard functionality to type in your password when you scan your NFC ring.
Myo Armband Teardown
What's inside this gesture controller?
by Becky Stern
The Myo armband senses muscle and arm movements to control apps using gestures. We took it apart to check out the hardware and unique construction.
WiFi OLED Display Badge
with FeatherWing OLED
by Becky Stern
Grab weather data from the cloud and display info on a tiny, crisp display, attached with a magnetic pin back!
GoTenna Teardown
What's inside?
by Becky Stern
We took apart this long range off-grid communication radio and took stock of the chips inside.
NeoPixel Matrix Snowflake Sweater
Bluetooth controlled winter wonderland
by Becky Stern
Brighten up any winter gathering with a snowflake sweater from the future! Control snowflake animations and colors with the Adafruit Bluefruit LE Connect app and use a FLORA BLE module or Bluefruit Feather to control a NeoPixel matrix display.
Lumo Lift Teardown
Inside the Posture Sensor
by Becky Stern
We took apart the Lumo Lift, a brooch-type wearable that vibrates when you slouch.
Gemma Firewalker Lite Sneakers
Your new favorite LED sneakers
by Becky Stern
Feature upgrades galore over the original Firewalker project-- use GEMMA and a vibration switch to create sweet animating-effect LED kicks!
Haptic Headband
Vibrating Meditation Timer & More!
by Becky Stern
Use Flora and a haptic motor driver to create different types of haptic "gestures" like tapping and waveforms with a vibration motor.
SMSsenger Bag
SMS TXT scroller on a NeoPixel Matrix with Fona + Flora
by Becky Stern
Display a custom scrolling message on a matrix of pixels just by sending a text! Then sew it onto a bag, jacket, or anything else you can dream up.
FLORA + FONA
for wearable cell network projects
by Becky Stern
This quick guide gets your Fona running with Flora in a jiffy!
Magic Band Teardown
Inside the Magic Kingdom's Smart Bracelet
by Becky Stern
Disney's Magic Band is a wearable NFC tag used for Disney Park and attraction entry, Disney Resort hotel doors, and personalizing your park experience.
Android Smart Home Mirror
Turn an old tablet into an entryway display
by Becky Stern
Flex your Android muscles by trying out Hannah Mitt's Home Mirror software, perfect for bringing new life to an outdated tablet.
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Mystical LED Halloween Hood
Glowing NeoPixel Jewel Eyes
by Becky Stern
This easy sewing+soldering project will amp up any costume. Go red for Final Fantasy Mage, or a brown hood and yellow eyes for Jawa. The possibilities are numerous!
Datalogging Hat with FLORA BLE
Log Light Levels to Adafruit IO
by Becky Stern
Using the Bluefruit LE Connect app's MQTT support, you can push sensor values from your FLORA Bluetooth circuit to Adafruit IO for graphing and more.
LED Masquerade Masks
Light up the party!
by Becky Stern
Learn three different ways to add electronics to your costume masquerade masks for Halloween, Mardi Gras, and more!
Battery Powering Wearable Electronics
Find the perfect power pack
by Becky Stern
Learn how to calculate your battery needs and explore the options for powering your wearables!
DIY Rechargeable LED Makeup Compact
Shed some light on your face!
by Becky Stern
Add warm white LED sequins and a lipoly battery circuit to your makeup compact so you can see what you're reapplying. This project is also a perfect portable selfie light!
3D Printed Unicorn Horn
Glowing majesty two ways
by Becky Stern
Sew this flexible costume element onto a hat, hoodie, or headband and add NeoPixels or use glow in the dark NinjaFlex for illumination.
Bike Wheel POV Display
Light up your ride!
by Becky Stern
Illuminate your bike wheel with DotStar LED strip and create a persistence-of-vision display with your own custom graphics! A Pro Trinket microcontroller hosts the show powered by a waterproof AA battery pack.
Glowing Bean Bags with EL Wire
for nighttime yard games & juggling
by Becky Stern
This beginner sewing project will teach you to stitch crisp corners and add EL wire piping to your own set of DIY bean bags.
Muse Headset Teardown
Meditation exploration
by Becky Stern
Look inside at the chips and sensors powering this wireless brain sensing headband.
EEG Costume Cap
Illuminate your braaaaaaiiiiin
by Becky Stern
Use mini NeoPixels and 3D printed diffusers for this spooky sci-fi costume look!
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Buzzing Mindfulness Bracelet
feel the passage of time
by Becky Stern
Build a haptic timer into a linked leather bracelet using a vibrating motor and Arduino GEMMA!
Quadcopter Spray Can Mod
for sanctioned UAV painting
by Becky Stern
Use some electronics and either parts from your local hardware store or 3D printer to make your quadcopter paint with a spray can!
Roll-up Video Light
Portable, on-the-go lighting!
by Becky Stern
This easy soldering+sewing project guides you through building your own light for photo and video, made with DotStar warm and cool white LEDs so you can adjust the color temperature.