Starter Kit: Busy New Bee

Name: Starter Kit: Busy New Bee
SKU: FP0201
Availability: InStock

This versatile starter kit offers a comprehensive introduction to wearable technology and soft circuits, making it perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike. You’ll receive all the essential components, including LEDs, conductive thread, resistors, and more, to complete eight engaging projects that teach you the basics of electronics.

Each project is designed to build your skills progressively, from simple LED tests to creating a functional zipper circuit. With detailed instructions and a variety of materials, this kit not only provides hours of educational fun but also inspires creativity and innovation. Ideal as an educational gift, this kit ensures you have everything you need to start your wearable tech journey, and its compatibility with “The Ultimate Guide to Informed Wearables” book adds even more value and learning opportunities.

$38.99

In stock (can be backordered)

Product Info

Price REDUCED when purchased with the Ultimate Guide to Informed Wearables book!

Dive into the exciting world of wearable technology with this field pack, filled with fun and simple circuits that will ignite your creativity! Perfect for beginners, this kit allows you to learn the basics and complete eight different activities that introduce you to soft circuits, sewables, and foundational electronic concepts.

Included in the Pack:

Battery holders x 3
LEDs x 5
220Ω / 330Ω resistors
Breadboard
Hook-up wires (black, red, and assorted colors)
Crocodile Clips x 5
2-ply conductive thread (5m)
Needles & needle threader
Felt fabric (8 x 10″, various colors)
Sewable metal snaps
Velostat square
Sewable LEDs x 3
Conductive fabric (20 x 20 cm copper, 10 x 10 cm silver)
Zipper
led filament
Batteries (3V CR2032 coin cells) x 3
Instructions

Projects You’ll Make:

LED polarity test
Basic circuit with an LED using a breadboard and wires
Soft circuit sewn with LEDs
Sewable circuit with snaps as a switch and 3 sewable LEDs on felt
Buttons/switches from conductive fabric and felt to control an LED
Velostat switch to create an LED with varying brightness
DIY battery holder from conductive fabric, thread, and felt
Zipper circuit to activate a filament LED

Benefits and Joy of the starter Kit: This kit isn’t just a collection of components—it’s an adventure in learning and creativity. Whether you’re an aspiring maker or looking to expand your wearable tech skills, this kit provides hands-on experience with essential materials and techniques. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of electronics through engaging, practical projects that are both fun and educational.

Perfect as an educational gift, this kit is designed to inspire and teach, making it a fantastic choice for young innovators, students, and hobbyists alike. The varying colors of felt, zippers, and LEDs add an element of surprise and personalization to each kit, ensuring every creation is unique.

Detailed instructions are included to guide you through each project step-by-step, and the kit can be used alongside the book “The Ultimate Guide to Informed Wearables” by Packt for even more insights and ideas.

Get ready to embark on a creative journey and bring your wearable tech ideas to life with this comprehensive and exciting kit!

This starter kit can be used alongside the book published by Packt, The Ultimate Guide to Informed Wearables .