Here is a small microcontroller for $10: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11113

This may be useful in the design of smaller wearables.

A tutorial for using the device can be found here:
https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/using-the-arduino-pro-mini-33v

You can email your answers to me (Kevin) anytime before Sunday, November 2nd at 11:59 if you would like verification that your answers are correct.

http://www.adafruit.com/product/1535

http://www.kobakant.at/DIY/

Here is a function that may be useful for many of the projects.

map(value, fromLow, fromHigh, toLow, toHigh)
http://arduino.cc/en/reference/map

Here is a diagram of how this function works

The function takes a value that is in the range of fromHigh to fromLow.  It then remaps the value to toHigh to toLow.

One very nice applicatin of this technique is for remapping analog input to analog output.

This may be really useful for items such as the RGB LED that work by driving a signal low.

Here is a link for the functions of the arduino programming language.

http://arduino.cc/en/Reference/HomePage

We recommend the following hardware for the class:

ProtoSnap – LilyPad Development Board
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11262
or similar microcontroller, LEDs, sensors, etc

USB mini-B
https://techstore.doit.wisc.edu/product.asp?login=P&itemnum=C55533
for the microcontroller

Embroidery Hoop
Example: http://www.joann.com/8in-wood-embroidery-hoop-with-round-edges-/12212486.html?green=6D3E039F-7D35-5FBC-A505-CD9DF7050619

Fabric Marker
Example:http://www.michaels.com/apparel-crafts/fabric-markers/807060426

Fabric
Of your choice.

Needle Threader
Example: http://www.connectingthreads.com/Tools/Double_Needle_Threader__D82128.HTML?gclid=CJX1gOjJvsACFQkQaQod2goASA

Something to hold your supplies
Example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0601R11315&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-_-pla-_-Garage+Storage+%26+Tool+Cabinets-_-9SIA0601R11315&ef_id=r3xOFM08tUYAAEvo:20140902152351:s

To log into the website you need to have a campus IP.  If you are off-campus you can use VPN to obtain a campus IP.  Here are instructions on how to do so:http://www.doit.wisc.edu/network/vpn/

Arduino Software: http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software

Drivers: http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm