Week 6

This week we revisited a past approach with a twist - we glued the LEDs to conductive thread, but instead of in one large matrix, there are 15 strips.  Even further, the thread is not braided!  We decided to take this approach because we noticed that the pressure put on the matrix from the LEDs and large braids was too great. Becky and Ariana are assembling the new matrix in figure 6.1 below.

Figure 6.1 - Becky and Ariana gluing the LED strips

This approach proved to be working after the strips were allowed to dry.  Testing and some cleanup revealed working LEDs.  Figure 6.2 below shows the finished strips along with the second half on the loom.

Figure 6.2 - Finished LED strips along with drying LED strips

Next week we have many challenges to face: sewing to an bandage, powering the matrix, and measuring the light intensity given off by the matrix.  Hopefully we will be met with success!

-The Team