Dive into the exciting realm where fashion meets high - tech right in your workshop! Imagine your clothes changing color to match your skin tone, reacting to your rapid heartbeat, or letting you connect with loved ones from afar. Welcome to a world of dynamic shoes that can adjust your height, jackets that show the next bus arrival time, and neckties that can catch your business partner's attention across the room. Wearable electronics offer endless possibilities for fashion, functionality, and human connection, allowing you to design engaging and intimate interactive systems.
Make: Wearable Electronics is tailored for those interested in physical computing who want to create body - worn interfaces or systems. Ideal for beginners in wearable tech, this book introduces you to the tools, materials, and techniques for crafting interactive electronic circuits and integrating them into clothing and other wearables.
Each chapter comes with experiments to help you get familiar with the technology, followed by opportunities to expand your knowledge through your own projects. With step - by - step instructions and images of amazing creations by artists and professional designers, this book provides a solid understanding of electronic circuits and how to turn your wearable ideas from concepts into prototypes.
About the Author: Kate Hartman is an artist, technologist, and educator. Her work covers physical computing, wearable electronics, and conceptual art, and is part of the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection in New York. Based at OCAD University in Toronto, she is an Associate Professor of Wearable and Mobile Technology in the Digital Futures program. Kate loves cycling, rock climbing, and hopes to work in Antarctica someday.
How to use: First, go through each chapter of the book. Start with the experiments in each chapter to get a feel for the technology. As you gain confidence, use the knowledge you've learned to start your own wearable projects. When creating electronic circuits, follow the step - by - step instructions carefully.
Things to note: This book is great for beginners, but some concepts might be a bit challenging at first. Don't be afraid to take your time and refer back to previous chapters if needed. Also, when working on your projects, make sure to handle electronic components safely.
Maintenance advice: Keep your book in a dry place to prevent pages from getting damaged. If you take notes in the book, use a pen or pencil that won't bleed through the pages. When you're done with a project, store your electronic components properly in a container to avoid losing them.
