Wearable Tech Camp Overview

 Thank you, campers and families,  for a wonderful week!

Below are some resources and inspiration for your campers:

Our projects this week:

• LED wristband instructions and inspiration
• Sublimation + LED Tote Bag instructions
• Micro:bit resources
• Gemma M0 buzzing timer + Battery Charger info

More to explore:

• Wire to Wear exhibit from the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago
• TechnoChic, creator of our Blinky Bowtie kits and several tutorials we used
• The "Wearables" category on Instructables.com
• Earsketch - code music (currently available in Python and Java; blocks to be released this year)
• Construct 3 (code games online)
• MakeCode Arcade
• Some of the hardware that is compatible with MakeCode Arcade
• Hour of Code from code.org

Buzzing Timer Headband/Wristband + how to charge your LiPo battery

Buzzing Timer Headband/Wristband

We built our circuit for the buzzing timer we gave you based on this tutorial by Becky Stern for Adafruit: Buzzing Mindfulness Bracelet

Code

If you need to update the code on your Gemma M0, you can head to this page of the tutorial

You don't need the "Code Writer" program that we used at camp to make changes to your code -- you should be able to use any text editor, like TextEdit on Mac or Notepad on Windows.

MakeCode 

If you like coding in MakeCode and feel comfortable with that from playing with your Micro:bit, there is also a version of MakeCode that is compatible with the Gemma M0, which you can find here:

• About MakeCode for Gemma
• Direct link to MakeCode (add "Gemma" as your board after you click "new project") 

Gemma M0

If you want to learn more about the Gemma M0, here is the official Adafruit overview for the product, and here is an overview from CircuitPython 

Battery Charger

We sent you each home with a Lipo Battery (3.7v 100mAh) and a battery charger from Adafruit.

Use a USB to microUSB cable (one came with your Micro:bit) to charge your Lipo battery from a USB port, like this:

There are two LEDs on this tiny charger - one red and one green. While charging, the red LED is lit. When the battery is fully charged and ready for use, the green LED turns on. 

Disclaimer: For use with Adafruit LiPoly/LiIon batteries only! Other batteries may have different voltage, chemistry, polarity or pinout. More details here.

Micro:bit Resources

We hope you are enjoying your new Micro:bit!

Below are some links and resources to help you get started and stay inspired.

Where to code: 

• MakeCode for Micro:bit - https://makecode.microbit.org/
• More ways to code are explained here, including Scratch and Python: https://microbit.org/code/

Learn about your Micro:bit

• Get some official details on microbit.org 
• Get a nice overview of the hardware from SparkFun
• The Adafruit Micro:bit learning center also has some great lessons and project ideas!

(you have a version 1 device if you got it from Wearable Tech camp in July 2022)

Where to find ideas for projects:

• Micro:bit's official "Projects" page: https://microbit.org/projects/
• Instructables: https://www.instructables.com/circuits/howto/micro:bit/
• Hackster: https://www.hackster.io/microbit/projects

There are a ton of companies that sell cases, accessories and kits that let you build robots, games, wearables, useful home projects, and more using your Micro:bit. The sky is the limit!

Sublimation & Heat Press Resource + LED Tote Bag Tutorial

Sublimation + Heat Press

Here is a Google Doc with instructions for how to:

• Set up your artwork for sublimation printing (mirrored!)
• Print your artwork on sublimation paper (mirrored!)
• Set up & use the heat press

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17bqlngmfGonzOEFuwvbZh1goNav2oUV8-XM478xvnbw/edit?usp=sharing

LED Tote Bag Instructional Video:

https://youtu.be/0dYgqPnpaFw

LED wristband tutorials

We are going to use these two tutorials:

1. No Sew Felt Wristband:

https://learn.adafruit.com/Learn-Soft-Circuits-No-Sew-LED-Wristband

2. Wristband with reed switch:

https://www.instructables.com/Friendship-Bracelets-20/

Here are some more images to get you inspired!

Seahawks wristband pic links to the tutorial

Link to The Crafty Avenger's post that features the butterfly bracelet above

Here is a tutorial from Natasha of TechnoChic, who created our Blinky Bowties and our Tote Bag kits:

https://www.instructables.com/Simple-Wearable-Projects-Light-Up-Bracelets-4-Ways/

DIY Mini Sketchbook Instructions

 

You are going to make two (2) DIY mini sketchbooks today.

You will use 5 sheets of drawing paper for each sketchbook.

You will use a pushpin to poke holes in the spine, then use your fingers to insert single staples, and use your ID card to flatten down the legs of the staples.

 

Check out this video tutorial for instructions: https://youtu.be/tn_Hq4nfOk8?t=72

               Start at 1:12, Stop at 3:48

 

Some notes:

• We will not trim off the “page creep” because we are only using 5 sheets of paper
• You don’t need to use a ruler to mark where to poke the holes – use your staple as a measuring tool and mark how wide it is.
• You can have your staple arms on the inside or outside of the spine – go with your personal preference.

 

Unless you are a remote learner, keep one sketchbook in the classroom to use in September, and bring one home.

When you are finished you can start decorating your sketchbook or draw in it :)

 

 

 

2020 Art Room & STEM Lab Rules & Procedures

 If you don't have access to Canvas yet, please open the following Google Slides presentation:

2020 Art Room & STEM Lab Rules & Procedures