Guide

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INTRODUCTION
Introducing the LilyPad
Sewable Electronics Kit
Welcome to the LilyPad Sewable Electronics Kit, designed to help you explore the
world of e-sewing (electronic sewing)* through a series of introductory activities
using the LilyPad system. This kit is for crafters and creatives of all ages, whether you
are brand new to electronics or looking for a new way to explore building circuits. The
guide begins with an introduction to basic e-sewing techniques and a simple circuit
project. You then move on to more complicated projects involving multiple circuits
(parallel circuits), buttons, and switches. Finally, you’ll use the pre-programmed
LilyMini to create a project with advanced behaviors limited only by your imagination.
At the end of each project chapter are images and variations to spark your creativity.
The Troubleshooting section (page 70) helps you identify and solve problems you may
encounter with your circuits. By the end of this guide, you will have crafted a glowing
pin, an illuminated mask using three LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes), a plush that lights
up using a button and switch, and a pennant that displays a pre-programmed light
pattern. Let’s get started!
*See Glossary for definitions of terms in this style.