NEW E-TEXTILE PRODUCTS

MAGNETIC SWITCH – EXAMPLE APPLICATION

The nose on this dog lights when the bone is put next to it (see pictures). To make this possible there is a magnet activated switch in the dog and a small magnet in the bone. The magnetic switch can be used with a number of LEDs so isn’t just limited to just the one nose LED in this project. The switch can be used in most textiles projects as it measures in at just 25 x 6 mm.

This special textiles update contains information on new Electro-Fashion products including:

We are also now having conductive thread made specially to our own requirements. This will mean we will always have it in stock and at a lower price.

£3.40

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£3.00

10+Code

2720

Description

Magnetic switch & magnet

APRIL UPDATE

ELECTRO-FASHIONMAGNETIC SWITCH & MAGNET

With this magnetic switch LEDs can be turned on when the magnet is placed near the switch.

4 BRAND NEWPRODUCTS INSIDE!

Dimensions: 25 x 6 mm

- A switch which is activated by a magnet.- A light sensing board that allows lights to turn on automatically when it is dark.- A pre-made cat design which is a perfect starting point for anyone new to using Electro-Fashion.

LED off Bone next to dog = LED on

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USING THE ELECTRO-FASHION KITS

FREE TO DOWNLOAD RESOURCES

Twist the LED leg into a loop using pliers.

STEP 1

Make a secure connection to the cell holder.

STEP 2

Sew running stitches to the loop on the LED.

STEP 3

Sew the other side of the LED to the cell holder.

STEP 4

Slide the cell in to the holder.

STEP 5

The finished product.

STEP 6

To help people new to Electro-Fashion get started we have worked with Julie Boyd to develop some free

online resources. These give detailed step by step explanations of how to make a product.

There are guides on adding a LED to a hat (both a standard LED and a slim line LED), making a zippi doll

with light up eyes & adding three LEDs to a bag. We are always working on more resources so it’s worth

keeping an eye on the website.

JULIE BOYD - EDUCATION CONSULTANT & E-TEXTILES SPECIALIST

ARE YOU A TEXTILES TEACHER?

Want help to integrate e-textiles your classroom?

Looking for teaching and learning resources on e-textiles & other curriculum areas?

Looking for courses or advice on e-textiles from a textiles specialist?

Looking for courses to support KS3, 4 & 5 textiles?

NEED SUPPORT FOR YOUR D&T DEPARTMENT?

VISIT WWW.TEXTILESHOTLINE.CO.UK TO FIND OUT HOW I CAN SUPPORT D&T IN YOUR SCHOOL

EMAIL ME TO FIND OUT HOW I CAN SUPPORT TEXTILES IN YOUR SCHOOL JULIE@JULIEBOYD.CO.UK

ABOUT JULIE BOYD

Teaching & learning resources to buy & download for free

D&T newsletter

D&T Courses (including bespoke courses)

In school coaching, mentoring & training including for School Direct trainees

Student support e.g. intensive revision

Julie is an award winning teacher with extensive experience teaching D&T

and leading coaching and teaching and learning. She works as a consultant

supporting and training teachers and as an author. She is known for her

work raising the achievement of boys, her knowledge of teaching and

learning in D&T and her work to update the textiles curriculum including

the use of e-textiles.

Website: Email:Twitter:Facebook:

www.textileshotline.co.uk julie@julieboyd.co.uk @julieboydonline www.facebook.com/julieboydonline

Contact me now to chat about how I can support your school:

£2.50

1+

£2.10

10+Code

2721

Description

Electro-Fashion - Light sensor

ELECTRO-FASHION CAT KIT

This cat kit contains all the items you need to make the cat (except for a pair of scissors and a needle). To make the cat the felt is cut into three pieces following the lines. The LED eyes, battery holder and switch are sewn on to a piece of felt following the stitch lines. Finally the cat is sewn together and stuffed with wadding. Pop the battery in and when the cat's ear is pressed the eyes will light.

£15.00

1+Code

2725

Description

Electro-Fashion - Cat kit

1 x Printed felt2 x Sewable green slim LEDs1 x Sewable push button switch.1 x Sewable coin cell holder

The kit contains:

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1 x CR2032 coin cell2m Conductive thread8m Embroidery thread Wadding

This is a prototype, and the final product maybe slightly different to the image shown.

ELECTRO-FASHION LIGHT SENSOR

This board allows LEDs to be turned on automatically when it is dark. On one side of the board is the coin cell holder, which takes a CR2032 coin cell as well as a small on off slide switch.

On the other side of the board is the light sensor. This design means that it is possible to cut a small hole in the front of the product for the light sensor to detect the light level, whilst also being able to get to the back of the board to change the battery and turn the board off. When turned off any connected LEDs will be off. When turned on the connected LEDs will be off in day light but come on in the dark. There are two sets of pads that can be used to connect LED to the board. The board measures 44 x 20 x 4.5 mm (excluding the light sensor, which is 2mm high)

ELECTRO-FASHION CONDUCTIVE THREAD

This is Kitronik's very own Electro-Fashion branded conductive thread and we think it is among the best conductive thread available. It is perfect for hand sewing and can be used on the bottom bobbin of a sewing machine (this will require the thread to be wound on to the smaller bottom bobbin first). Reels of conductive thread are, 50 yards/ 45m.

Conductive thread can be used like conventional sewing thread, however it electrically conducts allowing electronics to be integrated into textiles. This makes it ideal for use in a range of e-textile applications. The conductive thread is approximately 18 denier. It is heavier than a regular sewing thread, but not as heavy as an upholstery thread.

£7.07

1+

£6.24

4+Code

2722

Description

Electro-Fashion conductive thread, 50 yards/ 45m

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CONDUCTIVE FABRICConductive fabric can be used to make a soft switch. Only a small amount is required per switch, so this sheet goes a long way. This is a conductive knit fabric for use in e-textiles, similar to a nylon ripstop material. It is highly conductive with a low surface resistivity.

Code 1+

£9.002716

Description

Conductive fabric – ripstop – 305 x 330mm

£20.002717Conductive fabric - stretch - 305 x 330mm

ELECTRO-FASHION FLASHER UNIT

Code 1+

£4.80

10+

£4.202719

Description

Electro-Fashion - Flasher controller and LEDs

This unit offers a simple way of adding 'flashing' white LEDs to a textiles project. The unit is programmed with a number of flashing patterns that are selected by a push button on the main PCB. Pressing this button cycles through the following patterns: all LEDs constantly on, slow flash all on all off, fast flash each in turn and turned off. The device features auto off, which turns the unit off after 30 minutes to preserve battery life. Depending upon flash pattern the battery lasts for approximately two days of constant use.This kit is supplied ‘pre-built’ so requires no soldering. Each kit comprises three small PCB’s. The largest of the three PCB’s holds an LED plus the control electronics, battery and a push button. On both of the remaining PCB’s there is an LED, which are connected to the main board with conductive thread.

Includes a CR2032 batteryIncludes approximately 2m of conductive thread

Dimensions: L34 x W20 x H9mm

ELECTRO-FASHION - SEWABLE LED KITS

Code

27022703270427052706

Description

Flashing blue sewable LED kitFlashing green sewable LED kitFlashing red sewable LED kitFlashing yellow sewable LED kitColour changing sewable LED kit

£2.20£2.20£2.20£2.20£2.20

1+

£2.00£2.00£2.00£2.00£2.00

10+

Kits are packed ready for student use and include a coin cell holder, a coin cell, 2m of conductive thread and either two flashing LEDs or one colour changing LED. They allow lighting effects to be added to textiles designs without soldering.

Stitching example

Example

ELECTRO-FASHION - 60 STUDENT BULK PACK

Code

2707

Description

Sewable LED, 60 student bulk pack £105.00

1+

The bulk pack offers great value for teaching larger groups of students.

60 x Sewable coin cell holders

60 x CR2032 coin cell batteries

180m Conductive thread (3m per student)

Pack includes:

Example

10 x Colour changing LEDs 25 x Each of blue, red, yellow and green flashing LEDs

This fantastic ‘Electro-Fashion’ range has been specially designed so electronics can be used in textiles. The kits use ‘conductive thread’ which is a thread that can be used like cotton thread but conducts like a wire.

ELECTRO-FASHION - DISCOVERY PACK

Code

2715

Description

Electro-Fashion - Discovery Pack £19.50

1+

This pack is a great way of getting started with E-Textiles. The pack contains a selection of the popular products from our 'Electro-Fashion' range.

1 x Electro-Fashion sewable coin cell holder, 2m thread and colour changing LED3 x Electro-Fashion sewable coin cell holder1 x Small conductive thread bobbin (6m)1 x Blue sewable PCB LED - pack of 101 x CLN coin cell, CR2032, strip of 5

1 x White sewable PCB LED - pack of 101 x Sewable coin cell holder with built in power switch1 x Sewable push switch1 x Sewable slide switch1 x Sewable tilt switch

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x20

x5

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x1 x1

SEWABLE LED KITS, DISCOVERY PACK

Kits are packed ready for student use and include a coin cell holder, a coin cell, 2m of conductive thread and either two flashing LEDs or one colour changing LED. They allow lighting effects to be added to textiles designs without soldering.

LITHIUM 3V COIN CELLS10+Description

£1.00

1+

£1.203V CR2032 - 200mA/h - 5 pack

£1.00£1.203V CR1220 - 40mA/h - 5 pack

Code

2262

2267

SEWABLE COIN CELL HOLDER

10+Code

£0.90

1+

£1.102701

The specially designed coin cell holder has large connection points for the conductive thread and are marked to show the battery polarity. It is available on its own, to incorporate into your own designs.

Accepts CR2032 battery

Dimensions: L34 x W20 x H4.5mm

SWITCHED COIN CELL HOLDER

10+Code

£1.55

1+

£1.852711

This specially designed coin cell holder has large connection points for the conductive thread. These are clearly marked to show the battery polarity. The unit also has a small power switch so that you can turn the power on and off.

Accepts CR2032 battery

Dimensions: L44 x W20 x H4.5mm

MINIATURE COIN CELL HOLDERThis specially designed coin cell holder has large connection points for the conductive thread. These are clearly marked to show the battery polarity.

Accepts CR1220 battery

1+Code

£1.102718

Dimensions: L22 x W12.5 x H4mm

SEWABLE PUSH SWITCH

10+Code

£0.50

1+

£0.752708

This push button switch will allow LEDs to light whilst the switch is pressed.

Dimensions: L18 x W8.5 x H6mm

SEWABLE SLIDE SWITCH

10+Code

£0.70

1+

£0.952709

This two position miniature slide switch allows LEDs to be turned on or off in textiles projects.

Dimensions: L18 x W8.5 x H4mm

SEWABLE TILT SWITCH

10+Code

£0.85

1+

£1.052710

When horizontal this switch is off. When tilted 10° from horizontal the tilt switch is on.

Dimensions: L26 x W6.5 x H7mm

COIN CELLS, HOLDERS & SWITCHES

SEWABLE PCB LEDS

Code

271227132714

Description

Electro-Fashion, LED board, red - 10 packElectro-Fashion, LED board, blue - 10 packElectro-Fashion, LED board, white - 10 pack

£4.20£3.50£3.50

1+

These ultra slim, pre-mounted LEDs are illuminated continuously. They have connections to which the conductive thread can be connected. These are clearly marked with '+' and '-' to indicate which is the positive and which is the negative connection.

The PCBs are double sided making the thread connection very reliable. They are supplied on a small panel and the LEDs can easily be removed by snapping them out.

Dimensions: L15 x W6.5 x H3mm

FLASHING LED

Code

3538353935403545

Description

LED 5mm flashing - red - 25 packLED 5mm flashing - green - 25 packLED 5mm flashing - yellow - 25 packLED 5mm flashing - blue - 25 pack

£3.40£3.40£3.40£3.40

1+

These flashing LEDs can be used with the Electro-Fashion coin cell power boards. 5mm flashing LEDs in red, green & yellow. The LEDs flash at around 2Hz when connected to a 5V supply.

PCB LEDS & FLASHING LEDS

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