 Sew a programmable light-up circuit

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This Programmable LEDs Sewing Project requires no soldering!
Want to learn how to add lights that you can control and program to your clothes or a costume? This class shows you how! Use a microcontroller and programmable LEDs to light up a felt cuff and change the program with a touch of your finger. 
This 2.5 hour workshop is taught in two sessions.
Session 1: 11am - 1:30pm
Session 2: 2pm - 4:30pm
Materials Provided: 
<UL>
<LI>Pre-programmed Gemma M0 Microcontroller</LI>
<LI>Neopixel addressable LEDs</LI>
<LI>conductive thread</LI>
<LI>Lithium Polymer (LiPo) rechargeable batteries</LI>
<LI>battery chargers</LI>
<LI>felt cuff</LI>
<LI>snap closures</LI>
<LI>project handout</LI>
<LI>basic sewing supplies for use in class (needles, thread, needle threaders, scissors)</LI>
</UL>
About <A HREF="https://www.ampedatelier.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Amped Atelier</A> Sahrye Cohen is an SF Bay Area designer, costumer and sewer who is interested in historical fashion, cosplay and high tech fashion.
Hal Rodriguez is a software programmer and maker who is interested in 3D printing and electronics. Hal and Sahrye formed Amped Atelier, a tech couture studio melding fashion with technology.
Best for ages 12+ 
Admission to the Exploratorim included with workshop ticket.
 
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