instructables Soft Sensor Saurus E-textile Soft Sensor Soft Toy with LED Light Instruction Manual

: August 28, 2024
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Table of Contents

instructables Soft Sensor Saurus E-textile Soft Sensor Soft Toy with LED
Materials
Equipment
Step 1: Cut Pattern Pieces From Base Fabric and Felt
Step 2: Sew Spine
Step 3: Sew Base and Insert Battery Case
Specifications
FAQs
References
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instructables Soft Sensor Saurus E-textile Soft Sensor Soft Toy with LED

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Soft-sensor-Saurus is an interactive e-textiles soft toy with an embedded pressure sensor and an LED globe. When squeezed, the dinosaur’s heart lights up, making it a fun and engaging toy for beginners to electronics. This project serves as an introduction to e-textiles and wearable technology, requiring basic sewing skills without the need for soldering or coding.

Materials

40cm x 40cm woven cotton or fleece fabric
10cm x 10cm felt
15cm x 15cm x 15cm polyfill
Googly eyes
50cm conductive thread
1m conductive yarn
Midweight knitting yarn
2 x AAA batteries
1 x (2 x AAA) battery case with switch
1 x 10mm round red LED (270mcd)
Sewing thread

Equipment

Sewing machine
Fabric scissors
Hand sewing needle with large eye
Sewing pins
Wire strippers
Needle-nosed pliers
Hot glue gun
Knitting nancy
Iron and ironing board
Permanent marker and pencil

Step 1: Cut Pattern Pieces From Base Fabric and Felt

Cut out pattern pieces from paper. Cut base fabric pieces: 1 x front, 1 x base, 2 x sides (mirrored). Cut felt fabric pieces: 1 xnose, 1 x belly, 5-6 x spines, 4-6 spots.

Step 2: Sew Spine

Place first side piece on the table with fabric right side up.Place triangle spines on top of the side piece, pointing away from the spine edge. Stack the second side piece on top, with fa bric wrong side up. Pin and sew a 3/4 cm seam along the spine. Invert back piece so that triangle spines are pointing outwards. Iron as needed.

Step 3: Sew Base and Insert Battery Case

Lay the base piece flat on the table with fabric right side up. Fold the base piece as shown so that the round front section is stacked in a triple layer. Sew a 1/2 cm seam around the base, creating a pocket opening. Iron it flat. Cut a small incision (1/4 cm) at the bottom of the pocket. Place 2 x AAA batteries into the battery case. Push battery wires through the incision at the base of the pocket and push the battery case into the pocket.

Specifications

Product Name: Soft-sensor-saurus | E-textile Soft Sensor Soft Toy With LED Light
Features: Embedded pressure sensor, LED light-up heart
Required Skills: Basic sewing skills, no soldering or coding required

FAQs

Q: Can I wash Soft-sensor-saurus?
A: It is recommended to spot clean Soft-sensor-saurus to preserve the electronic components and avoid damaging them in a washing machine.

Q: How long do the AAA batteries last in Soft-sensor-saurus?
A: The battery life can vary depending on usage, but typically, with moderate use, the AAA batteries should last for several weeks before needing replacement.