Chapter 1. Circuits

Welcome to the world of wearable electronics! Before diving into designing complex, body-based, interactive projects, it is important that you have an understanding of basic circuits. In this chapter, you will learn about both how circuits work as well as how to construct them using a variety of tools and materials.

“Connection and Motion” by Izzie Colpitts-Campbell; this wearable circuit uses stainless-steel-coated brass chain to connect LEDs to a battery pack
Figure 1-1. “Connection and Motion” by Izzie Colpitts-Campbell; this wearable circuit uses stainless-steel-coated brass chain to connect LEDs to a battery pack

Circuit Basics

There are some essential concepts that everyone should know when constructing circuits. These concepts will help guide circuit design and choice ...

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