Guide

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LILYPAD BASICS
CR2032
LITHIUM BATTERY
3V
Checking for Conductive
Thread Short Circuits
Watch out for any loose threads or knot tails in your project. If any piece of the
conductive thread from the positive (+) side of your circuit accidentally touches the
negative ( –) side, it can cause a short circuit. A short circuit connects the battery to
itself and bypasses the rest of your project – and will discharge
your battery almost immediately. Stitching directly over
stitches in another part of the circuit can also
cause a short. It’s important that your
stitches do not cross over each
other or touch other parts of the
circuit. The batteries used in
these projects shouldn’t burn or
shock you if they short circuit
(although they may heat up), but higher
voltage projects or power sources
could be dangerous.
See the Troubleshooting section on page 70 for more information on identifying and
correcting short circuits with conductive thread.
First Steps
A green highlight on a step indicates it’s the first in a sequence
of steps. Make sure to address this step first!