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Add interactive, tactile controls to your wearable electronics with the LilyPad Button Board. This momentary push button offers a comfortable, safe way to trigger actions in your e-textile projects. The switch closes the circuit only while pressed and opens immediately when released, making it perfect for triggering light effects, sounding buzzers, or sending input signals to your microcontroller.
This LilyPad switch is rated for 50mA @ 12V @ 50mA, and 100,000 button presses!
Sewable E-Textile Design
LilyPad is a wearable e-textile technology developed by Leah Buechley and cooperatively designed by Leah and SparkFun. To ensure these components integrate seamlessly into your wardrobe (no pun intended), LilyPad buttons and switches rely on some specific hardware choices:
- Sewable Tabs: The LilyPad Button Board features two large, conductive connecting pads that allow you to stitch them directly into fabric using conductive thread.
- Low-Profile Build: Measuring just 8mm by 16mm on a thin 0.8mm PCB, this board lays perfectly flat against or inside of your garments.
- Washable Hardware: Built to survive real-world use, your finished clothing can be carefully washed without ruining the electronics.
When you integrate this momentary switch into your design, you can easily create custom clothing that responds to a simple actuation. It's an essential building block for electronics and any interactive fabric project that requires user input.
