Make: Wearable Electronics, 2nd Edition

96 Make: Wearable Electronics

HOW TO: Multiple Soft Buttons

Using the same design principles, we can create a set of soft buttons that

include multiple trigger points.

Steps:

1. Draw and cut paper patterns for the materials. Note that one side

of the conductive material can be shared across all three buttons

(Figure

A

).

2. Cut the conductive and nonconductive materials (Figure

B

).

3. Lay out the conductive fabric and iron it to secure it in place

(Figure

C

).

4. Test the arrangement of the pieces (Figure

D

).

5. Use hot glue to secure the pieces in place. Be sure to glue only around

the perimeter of the pieces—not in the middle (Figure

E

).

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