For this project, I’ve created my first ever video tutorial. Watch below to learn how to make a bright and colorful programmable LED baseball cap – no sewing required!
Below is a source list for some of the materials and tools used in the video:
Materials/tools:
- Blank baseball caps – (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072BBFB1P/)
- Adafruit Gemma M0 – (https://www.adafruit.com/product/3501)
- Wearable LiPo Battery – (https://www.adafruit.com/product/2750) or (https://www.sparkfun.com/products/13851)
- RGB LED strip (WS2812B/NeoPixels) – (https://www.amazon.com/Aclorol-Individually-Addressable-Programmable-Non-waterproof/dp/B07BKBG9LS/)
- 26 AWG hookup wire – (https://www.amazon.com/StrivedayTM-Electric-electronic-Industries-electrics/dp/B01KPZZRPM/)
- Faux leather – look for this in fabric stores geared towards home furnishings
- Fabric glue – (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00178MNFO/)
- Sewing clips – (https://www.amazon.com/MumCraft-Multipurpose-Sewing-Package-Assorted/dp/B001PNIWT2/)
- Leather punch – (https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Hole-Punch-Collars-Projects/dp/B01KZHJIOQ/)
Online resources:
CircuitPython (https://learn.adafruit.com/welcome-to-circuitpython/what-is-circuitpython)
BRIGHTLY (http://brightwearables.com/brightly/index.html)