LED Ampli-Tie

published February 27, 2013, last updated September 09, 2024

posted in LEDs/ LED Pixels Arduino Compatibles/ Adafruit FLORA Wearables

102

Intermediate

Project guide

Tools & Supplies

Bill of materials:

16 Flora NeoPixels
Flora main board
Microphone amplifier breakout
Lipoly battery
Scrap fabric for battery pouch
3-ply conductive thread
Standard cotton/poly thread
Ribbon cable or conductive thread ribbon
Break-away or otherwise clip-on tie

You'll use a needle and to stitch up the circuit.

Sharp scissors are a must! You'll also need a long ruler, some tailor's chalk, and a seam ripper.

Don't forget your wire strippers, pliers, and flush snips!

You will need a good quality basic multimeter that can measure voltage and continuity.

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Don't forget to learn how to use your multimeter too!

Any entry level 'all-in-one' soldering iron that you might find at your local hardware store should work. As with most things in life, you get what you pay for.
Upgrading to a higher end soldering iron setup, like the Hakko FX-888 that we stock in our store, will make soldering fun and easy.

Do not use a "ColdHeat" soldering iron! They are not suitable for delicate electronics work and can damage the Flora (see here).

Click here to buy our entry level adjustable 30W 110V soldering iron.

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You will want rosin core, 60/40 solder. Good solder is a good thing. Bad solder leads to bridging and cold solder joints which can be tough to find.

Click here to buy a spool of leaded solder (recommended for beginners).

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