Flip Dot Tests

After class, I undertook some further testing to find a solution for flipping our dots back and forth without having to constantly reverse alligator clips. I found one solution on this post from Stitching Worlds.

Instead of using one coil, create TWO coils and embed them in your crochet or embroidery ring (be sure to mark which coil is which). Each side gets its own power source. When you switch between activating a coil, it will flip the dot back and forth (one side is regular hemetite and the other has a bit of copper paint on it):

DIY eTextile Actuators: Flip Dots from Liza Stark on Vimeo.

Full circuit with dual power source

Right side activated

Left side activated

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