Chapter 8. Actuators

Actuators are the things that go boom, blink, and bzzzzt. They are the things that make things happen. In this chapter, I cover actuators that produce a range of outcomes, including light, sound, movement, and heat. Through the use of these components, you’ll be able to produce garments that can glow, shake, and sing.

“Freestyle SoundKits” by Jessica Thompson are wearable sound pieces that generate and broadcast electronic beats as users move through the urban environment
Figure 8-1. “Freestyle SoundKits” by Jessica Thompson are wearable sound pieces that generate and broadcast electronic beats as users move through the urban environment

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