Chapter 6. Microcontrollers

Hello, microcontrollers! In this chapter, you’ll begin to explore your options for microcontrollers that can be embedded in clothing. I cover both how to build the circuits as well as how to create programs that bring the circuits to life.

Here are the parts you will be be using in this chapter (Figure 6-1):

  • LilyPad Arduino Simple (SF DEV-10274)
  • LilyPad LED (SF DEV-10081)
  • LilyPad Button (SF DEV-08776)
  • LilyPad Light Sensor (SF DEV-08464)
  • FTDI Board (AF 284, SF DEV-10275)
  • USB mini-B cable (AF 899, DK WM5163-ND, RS 55010682, SF CAB-11301)
  • Alligator clip test leads (AF 1008, RS 278-1156, SF PRT-11037)

You may want to also check out the following optional parts:

  • Through-hole LED (DK 160-1703-ND, SF COM-09594)
  • 220Ω ...

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