Get ready to explore the delights of mutual connectivity with the soon-to-be released XBee LilyPad! This class will introduce the communication and construction techniques necessary to create wireless wearables. We'll start by learning how to communicate using XBee radios, including digital, analog, input and output modes along with an overview of other useful features. Once we've made contact, we'll translate our circuits onto fabric, learning how to make flexible, durable, and attractive connections between components using conductive textiles and threads. By the end of the class, we'll have our soft circuits conversing wirelessly and you'll be ready to create your own clothing, toy or tapestry that talks!

The price of this class includes a $50 materials fee, which covers a
LilyPad XBee board, XBee radio, battery pack, conductive fabric &
thread, and various sewing supplies. When the class is over, the circuit
you've created will be yours to keep!

Taught by Kate Hartman and Rob Faludi