Figuring out Electronics (17.10.2011) (2012)
On a single joint prototype
Prototype circuitry, using one 16-channel multiplexer and 11 input pins on Arduino.
Looks awkward because outer skin layer is not a tight as it should be. 11 pin connector.
Sewn together.
Insulating and protecting with glue.
Layers.
Outer skin layer connections all come back to armpit.
Checking for unwanted connections
Sewing to perfboard, instead of soldering to wires.
Nope, soldering connections to super thin wires is not going to work. The wires are too fragile and so are the solder connections.
Stretchy traces on neoprene, flesh.
Stretchy ca. 4mm wide conductive traces on double knit skin.
Stretchy trace samples on neoprene and double knit.
Progress.
