Adafruit Daily

Wearables/Cosplay

2024

July

24

The value of exploration

17

Don’t bite off more than you can chew

10

LEDs are polar

03

A wearables must read for pet lovers

June

26

The best ways to attach solar panels to your project

19

Read this before wiring up your next wearable

12

Never pocket or purse dial again!

05

Think outside the box and make your own sensors

May

29

Soft battery holders are for friends

22

Why we love Permatex 66B

15

Solder smarter, solder better

08

Think twice before doing this with your wearables project

01

Trigger me this

April

24

Watch your step with this sensor hack!

17

Rare earth magnets and LED strips are a match made in wearable heaven

10

What your manicure has to do with successful circuits

03

When the sewing gets tough, the tough get…

March

27

Save time with this heat shrink hack

20

Gloves on!

13

The power of tape

06

To sandwich or not?

February

28

Put a bow on it

21

The needle for the job

14

Stiff upper lip

07

Resistance is futile

January

31

Whip it

24

Make an extra arm

17

Darkness for lightness

10

Cool down

03

Tape it down

2023

December

27

Interfacing comfort

20

Recycle and repurpose

13

Cleaning is key

06

A perfect circle

November

29

Draw it on

22

What you need to to know about your FLORA and USB power

15

Super simple data jewelry

08

Conductive yarn: our favorite wearable material for winter

01

Color Code for Sanity’s Sake

October

25

Wiring for 3X AAA Battery Holder

18

Coin Cell Batteries: the good, the bad, the gemma

11

Choosing the right soldering iron

04

The right way to use E6000 with sequins

September

27

How waterproof are my Firewalker LED sneakers?

20

Securing your battery the right way

13

Get Sequin Savvy

06

Tool of the day: the toothpick!

August

30

Testing your Circuit

23

Lithium Batteries: a soft touch goes a long way

16

Stabilize your Project

09

A Dashboard above the rest

02

3D Print Authentic Cosplay Greebles

July

26

Add Audio FX to any wearables project

19

Enclosures help fight body humidity in costumes

12

No-brainer method for putting LEDs in costumes

05

Feather in your cap (to hide the electronics)

June

28

Bluefruit + Trinket = maxed-out awesome

21

We’ve got an easy way to add light to your next project

14

In the beginning, start small!

07

Our little secret to weather-proofing your projects

May

31

And now a word on laser ettiquette

24

Don’t sweat it

17

Let’s twist again, like we did to your last jewelry jump ring

10

Go all out

03

A special LED cosplay recipe

April

26

Sports supplies

19

Gluing gloves

12

Get the resin right

05

Batteries out!

March

29

You’re a gem

22

Capture sounds

15

Use a light touch

08

Fill the gaps

01

Polished presentation

February

22

Don’t be afraid to sparkle

15

When it comes to stitches, size does matter

08

Use this to diffuse LEDs on your wearables

01

Go insane with a membrane (button or keypad)

January

25

How to attach a battery to your next wearables project

18

This zipper hack is one of our faves

11

Show your project’s true color with this sensor

04

We’ve got the low down on soft slide adjustments

2022

December

28

Never underestimate the power of the sticker

21

A few tips on selecting the right microcontroller for your project

14

Thinking of involving your pet in your next wearables project?

07

When it comes to wiring your neopixels, direction matters!

November

30

Need a lot of power for your project? Read on!

23

Sample code is your new best friend

16

Embroidery is vector, cross stitch is raster

09

Tinning is winning

02

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle… Code

October

26

The secret to a lasting bond is… the right glue, of course!

19

Last minute glow

12

It’s raining, It’s pouring, oh-my-god oh-my-god is my project doomed?!?

05

This one’s for all the Cosplayers out there

September

28

There are some limits to conductive thread

21

Zip it, zip it good

14

Conductive thread and your sewing machine

07

Need to wash your project? This tip’s a time saver

August

31

Use the FLORA GPS to map your journey

24

Battery placement: what you need to know

17

Read this before mixing wearables and water

10

Take control of your LED sequins

03

Where should I cut on my Neopixel LED strip?

July

27

The best place to secure your switch

20

Safety first! Bike helmets and wearables

13

New to sewing? Check this out

06

I’m sensing you’re going to want to read this sensor tip

June

29

Flex your mind, flex your circuit board

22

Look sharp with this quick tip!

15

2-ply thread vs. 3-ply thread: here’s the deal

08

Here’s the scoop on wiring your hoops

01

This 80s fave makes for a fab switch

May

25

Solderable, sewable snaps

18

Seal the dEaL with this project tip

11

This sensor is the key to color detection

04

Need a battery holder that’s soft to the touch? Make your own!

April

27

You bet your bootloader you’ll want to check this out

20

Here’s how NOT to damage your inverter

13

Keep track of your teeny-tiny components with this everyday object

06

Here’s how to charge your project wirelessly!

March

30

Air Dry > Machine Dry

23

Keep frays at bay with this helpful hack

16

You down with i2c? Yeah, you know me!

09

Let there be light-activated circuits

02

A clean project is a happy project

February

23

Ask not why it’s called a piezo, but ask what a piezo can do for you

16

Sew with STEEL!

09

Here’s one way to protect your battery wires!

02

Help your GPS module get its fix

January

26

Make it sticky

19

Monster-inspired costuming!

12

Stay frosty

05

A prop but make it fashion

2021

December

29

Car backseat caution

22

USBs are for more than charging

15

Use this material for everything

08

Don’t be scared to tear

01

More manicure tools for rugged circuits

November

24

Getting overly ambitious with EL wire

17

Protect yourself from a shorted battery!

10

Study the past

03

Test and seal

October

27

Rattle and glow

20

Feathers from leather

13

The eyes have it!

06

A faux frozen style

September

29

Consider a hula hoop

22

A straw solution

15

Light up the outside

08

A diffusion ball!

01

Careful calibration

August

25

Moss as makeup

18

Spatchy-spatch it

11

Repurpose your frames

04

Cut from the middle

July

28

Stop the sweat

21

Wings that shine

14

Mashing up names

07

A krazy save

June

30

Authenticity vs. comfort

23

Scraps to pockets

16

Tear it all apart

09

A costume and a photo op

02

Go clearance for multi-purpose

May

26

My precious surface!

19

Hold the solder

12

Make it pink!

05

Plastic discoloration? Don’t despair!

April

28

Add structural support

21

Hot glue’s undo button

14

Frame it with PVC

07

Hot glue’s undo button

March

31

Subvert the location

24

Mystical liquids

17

Silicone engraving

10

Make like a rubber band

03

Little pixel jackets

February

24

EVA foam is like fondant

17

Don’t miss the forest for the trees

10

Interface time

03

Triangles to dragon scales

January

27

A vision check

20

Sticky energy

13

Be outdoor ready

06

Vegetable complexion

2020

December

30

Make it indestructible

23

Know your illusion limits

16

Stabilize with cardboard

09

Aging made easy

02

Cracks matter

November

25

Pipe cleaner purposes

18

Old iThings

11

Do it for the ‘gram

04

Thrift outside the lines

October

28

Turn into a ghost

21

Rub’n’buff

14

Ornaments to the rescue

07

Dialing brightness back

September

30

Eye not customize?

23

Sparkle nails

16

Start with too much

09

A wand’s humble beginnings

02

DIY mirror film

August

26

Make a convincing eye

19

Cellophane for crystals

12

Microphone protection

05

Everything in its place

July

29

Battery wars

22

Stop the itch

15

EVA foam to wood

08

Look beyond buttons

01

Marker, meet flower

June

24

When wrecking acrylic is for the best

17

Fit twice, assemble once

10

LED strands go the extra mile

03

Grocery store assist

May

27

Flip UV on its head

20

Hot glue magic

13

Hold that crazy eye

06

Add the gloss

April

29

Less LED, more rhinestone

22

Tilt for a reaction

15

High visibility with a little glow

08

Love that layout

01

Hobby knife on hand

March

25

Augmented reality IRL

18

Plan for you

11

It’s all in the key

04

Over the overspray

February

26

Hand puppet glow up

19

Cheap wigs FTW

12

Make a list of everything you want

05

No sew pockets!

January

29

Puff paint > glue?

22

An unexpected diffusion

15

How to twist light

08

Foiling texture

01

Choose alignment

2019

December

25

Fiber optic grooming

18

Painting armor with fabric

11

Shake it off

04

Playtime reference

November

27

Staying spiky

20

Pre-written code permission

13

Form a flame

06

Epoxy and foam, BFFs

October

30

ID inventory

23

No cure for time

16

It’s not a deal breaker

09

Lacy wires

02

Puffy paint plus

September

25

Spandex separates

18

Raid the kitchen

11

Stitch marks

04

Fishing for a connection

August

28

A PVC scroll

21

Block the light

14

When you need support

07

No loose ends… or wires

July

31

A Gundam enthusiastic attitude

17

Take an icy bath

Swatch it up

10

Turn up the volume

03

Bubbling liquids

June

26

Get it all cut

19

Insta-teeth

12

Sight line savvy

05

What’s on the outside

May

29

Electronics need space sometimes

22

Brace for fabric

15

Authentic shell business

08

The heated enemy

01

Prime time for a refresher

April

24

Look deep into cabochon eyes

17

The final environment

10

Don’t fix what isn’t broken

03

Tweezing tool importance

March

27

Salt and diffuse

20

Pause before assembly

13

Stock your shop

06

Think about the squish

February

27

Needle, thread, and foam

20

Liquid magic

13

Hot glue undo

06

Set, flash, repeat

January

30

Modification du jour

23

Not the charge, the transfer

16

5 meter fun

09

A glowing start point

02

Don’t let it fray

2018

December

26

Photograph considerations

19

Add a layer of protection

12

Make your mark

05

Filament filled?

November

28

Solder-less magic

21

Make a firefly effect

14

Emphasize the light

12

The press of a button

October

31

Resist warmth

24

Pocket advantage

17

Cleaning is key

10

Zip it up

03

Leave space to plug in

September

26

Don’t start from scratch

19

Light as a Worbla feather

12

Battery wash cycle

05

Black light glow

August

29

Skin safe sticking

22

Frankenlace

15

Molding with glue

08

Tape, meet 3D printing

01

Ride with cosplay opportunity

July

25

Start with a strand

18

Switch the advantage

11

A bevel illusion

04

Check it off a list

June

27

Body light

20

Plastic gem know-how

13

Victorian Arduino pizzazz

06

From flower petals to top

May

30

Painting plastic hair

23

Ice, ice baby

16

Try maximum twinkling

09

Diagram delight

02

Go to the library

April

25

Making muscles

18

Don’t be wooden

11

Level up your wig FX

04

Rivets hinge on this

March

28

Household resources

21

From mat to hat

14

Learn about stretch

07

Keeping it sealed

February

28

Go vector

21

Mystical elements

14

Glue for the occasion

07

Test preparation

January

31

Make a magic blast

24

Cel shading rules

17

Keep power minimal

10

A haunting effect

03

Eye of many colors

2017

December

27

Environment creation

20

Comfortable scales

13

Toy with inspiration

06

Simulate tattoos

November

29

Check for sources

22

Don’t shy away from intricacy

15

Get concrete solutions

08

Cosplay photos 101

07

Finger painting memories

01

Color considerations

October

25

Go all in

18

Hand beading mimicry

11

Special servo movement

04

Binding time

September

27

Fabric as a feather

20

Start with a sketch

13

ABS ABC

06

Cut carefully

05

Upholstery ties

01

Plastic can dye

August

31

Tricky light placement

30

Don’t underestimate alkaline

29

Zig then zag

28

Dressing up a dress

25

Go fish for wigs

24

Combine the fancy with the plain

23

NeoPixel support group

22

Putty in your hands

21

Design with IFTTT

18

Perform operation

17

Skin adherence

16

Brightness know-how

15

Template commitment

14

Template commitment

11

Flip the norm

10

Digital mannequin

09

Surface shine and prep

08

Keep in shape

07

Pigmentation safety

04

Resist temptation

03

Stay transparent

02

Nailed it

01

Painting hair

July

31

Fail gracefully

28

Is there a spoon?

27

Looking older

26

Stay put, paint!

25

Tidy wires are happy wires

24

Leverage long exposure

21

Not a loophole

20

Make it snow

19

Is it armor or fabric?

18

Add some depth

17

Find the extraordinary

14

Make an outline

13

Motion reaction

12

It hinges on this

11

Embrace modification

10

Count the run time

07

Foam expertise

06

Keep the scraps

05

A light reflection

03

Don’t skip the cracks

June

30

Fiber optic infusion

29

Spreading light

28

Avoid burnout

27

Etching a stencil

26

Brushing it clean

23

Snap a picture

22

Hot glue free zone

21

Make metallic magic

19

Make yourself invisible

15

Birds of a feather

13

Cyclops consideration

08

Most pixel for the power

07

Start below the surface

06

Length matters

05

Close the gaps

02

Nick and Dent

May

31

Creative scanning

30

Emboss effect

26

Gold glow

25

Faking wood

24

Glitter big

23

Spooky liquids

22

A soft glow

19

Spray on weather

18

Cosplay > yoga

16

Paint without limits

15

Socket strength

12

It’s all in the sauce

11

Make a note

10

Prevent a rattle

09

Sew a bun

08

Fire pit to shield

05

Towels and tape

04

Strand by strand

03

No slouching

02

Mossy additions

01

Control consideration

April

28

Tape tactics

27

FOSSHAPE familiarity

26

Go magnetic

25

Chalk it up

24

Glue thoughts

21

Go with silicone

20

Keep joints in place

19

Fabric + LEDs = fun

18

Stencil material

17

Tidy wires are happy wires

14

It’s riveting

13

Go cartoony

12

Tinker, try, do it

11

Transparency save

10

Add some flash in a dash

07

Pipe cleaner value

06

Cast an LED spell

05

Minimize blackouts

04

Build the framework

03

Carving effects

March

31

Clamp assist

30

Sound and fury

29

Circuit star

28

Foam feathers

27

Wood paint

24

Impatience reward

23

Conduct with care

22

Tin efficiently

21

Do a dry fit

20

Potion effects

17

Let the fog roll in

16

Shine on

15

Keep it accessible

14

Puff it up

13

Hardware-ing armor

10

Save a cuppa tea

09

Faux stained glass

08

Seal that foam

07

Beach balls and balloon

06

Thrifty beading

03

Solder on the go

02

Use every inch

01

Fiery effects

February

28

Magical hair

27

All-in-one

24

Velcro dread

23

Weather the storm

21

Test along the way

20

Scale it down

17

Battery save

16

Micromanage microcontrollers

15

Practical considerations

14

Score knowledge goals

13

Stick to texture

10

Morphin’ time

09

Yank and test

08

TV lightbox

07

Stuffed animal supplies

06

Bite into this

03

Upcycle for details

02

Fabric flexibility

01

Lights maximize minimalist looks

January

31

Zip tie assist

30

Hair roller modification

27

Spin a yarn

26

Maximum airflow

25

Make it real

24

Break the bond

23

Award winning shield

20

Vintage cosplay resources

19

Furry face

18

Don’t be a dummy

17

Wig height

13

Foot form

12

Draw it out

11

Bin it up

10

Use what you have

09

Symmetry speaks

06

Look to the floor

05

Spread the light

04

Experiment with dye

03

Hit the ground running

02

We can see through you

2016

December

30

Foil shine

29

Shelf liner for cosplay

28

Compare and contrast

27

Get inspired by fan art

26

Tape organization

23

Comfort is key

22

Create a strong bond

21

Put LED strips in their place

20

Sticking to silicone

19

Fabric just for you

16

No sweat allowed

15

Stamp it down

14

Push this button

13

Swim with the fish

12

Birds of a faux feather

09

From sign to helmet

08

Pins lead the way

07

Let it rain

06

What charge do you need?

05

Glue forgiveness

02

Don’t forget a coat

01

Let’s get rugged

November

30

Add some flexibility

29

Sculpting on a budget

28

Fake the sweat and tears

25

What’s your tolerance?

24

Go retro with pixels

23

Quick and easy arm cast

22

Be silly

21

$2 goes a long way

18

Take it slow

17

Get in prime shape

16

Fabric and light matches

15

Dots of light

14

Maquette moves

11

Fake scar know-how

10

Try the unlikely

09

Make shoes warrior boots

08

Level it up

07

Two in one

04

Flex that foam

03

Patience is the key

02

Keeping LEDs flexible

01

Have extra heads on hand

October

31

Dripping effects

28

Make a pouch

27

Ask the right questions

26

Ace accessorizing

25

Free movement

24

Glow, gemstone, glow

21

The binding element

20

Defeat UV discoloration

19

It’s okay to be scaly

18

Leave yourself a note

17

Treat yoself with hobby knives

14

Positive reinforcement

13

Templates are king

12

Build a LED flashlight

11

Make an adhesive bag

10

Multitasking bonus

07

It all depends on the string

06

Clean it up

05

Carve out time for inspiration

04

Back to basics

03

When not to hot glue

September

30

Glow with fur

29

Bringing cosplay to life

28

Cut it to fit

27

App know how

26

Make that prop functional

23

Take flight with shiny wings

22

Airbrushing to the rescue

21

Crafting vertebrae

20

Use all the resources

19

Headfirst measurements

16

It’s what’s inside that counts

15

Say it with a hat

14

Get hammered with foam

13

Scour the sales

12

Flex and test

09

Glitter glue to the rescue

08

Check that paint

07

Undergarment rules

06

Colorful consideration

02

LED care

August

31

Eraser to arrow

29

From floor to sword

24

Weft that wig

23

Foam to leather

22

Starting with a paper doll

19

Go for a swim

18

Create an illusion

17

Location, location!

12

Re-purpose Pepakura

10

Magic inside the Magic Band

09

Let it fall to pieces

08

Cast a spell with UV ink

05

Liquid latex makes it stick

04

All about the texture

03

Go metallic

02

Leather transformation

01

Back to basics

July

29

The ultimate glue selection

28

This won’t tie your stomach in knots

27

Practice patience

26

Diffuse the glow

19

The gauntlet has been thrown

18

Learn a new trick

15

Consider the weight

14

Show your true colors

13

Pick a new skill

12

Spring (or whenever) cleaning

11

Fabric or metal?

08

Save the scraps

07

From upholstery to cosplay

06

Bring out the details

05

DIY dress form

04

Tinted lenses from folders

June

13

The floor up

10

Bow ties are cool from the get go

09

Measure at least twice

08

Follow the sound of our voice

07

Birds of a faux feather

06

Use a circuitry roadmap

03

Document all the things!

02

Damage before paint

01

Use what’s there

May

26

Shower curtain sequins

25

Vinegar meets rust

24

Freezer paper magic

18

Toying around

17

Strain relief is serious business

16

A little LED goes a long way

13

Love your brushes

12

Shape matters

11

Style trials

10

The opposite of letting your hair down

09

Makeup + GEMMA = magic

06

Treat Yo Self

05

Let me see that fancy footwear

04

Painting pants

03

Cereal box to cosplay

02

Keep it simple

April

29

With aging comes beauty

28

It’s not cheating

27

Faith, trust, and LEDs

26

Mark it up

25

Maintain the hair

22

Take baby steps

21

Remember the insides

19

Fire and ice

15

From cosplay to everyday

14

Custom fabric with lino

13

Look for places to hide

12

Full ruffle coverage

11

Velcro and clips save the day

08

It’s in the eyes

07

Smoothing Worbla

06

Put it in a bag

05

Embroider with puff paint

04

Use the kitchen sink!

01

Mini cosplay repair kit

March

31

Keep your eyes peeled

30

Only use as much sensor as you need

29

The magic sewing supply you didn’t know existed

28

Practice this healthy work habit every day

25

Proper planning promotes positive results

24

Muscle-activated everything

23

You down with IoT?

22

Organization = happiness

21

Diffusion is everything!

18

How much power do they REALLY use?

11

Fiber Optic Wearables

10

The miracle of magnets

09

The value of a prototype

08

Which sewable microcontroller do I use?

07

Documentation Station

04

Tear it down!

03

3D printed battery pockets

02

Match your wire color to your shoes

01

Laundry day!

February

29

Braids aren’t just for hair anymore

26

Tiny, Fabulous OLEDs

25

Stay Sharp!

24

Another great glue

23

Two needles are (sometimes) better than one

22

Control your wearables with your phone and bluetooth

19

Up your selfie game with this DIY roll-up photo light

18

OLED vs TFT: tradeoffs!

02

Customize your Adafruit IO Dashboard

January

20

Waterproof your Tactile Switch

19

Don’t chalk it up to chance

18

Sewing with EL Wire

15

Soldering on a Neopixel Ring

14

When stacking PCBs…

13

Assemble to Disassemble

12

Creating your own Neopixel Strip

11

Put your extra hair elastic to good use

08

Double time with Pattern Pieces

07

Choosing Between LiPoly and Alkaline

06

Want to diffuse your leds?

05

Third hand tool hack

04

Wiring for USB Power

01

Why we love Rosin Core

2015

December

31

Washing your Ampli-Tie

30

Worried about oxidation? We’ve got you covered

29

Securing your Gemma

28

Here’s a snippet of soldering safety

21

NinjaFlex is your new favorite material

18

Incorporate sound into your project with these Adafruit products

17

Hide batteries in unexpected places

16

The spiraling way to adapt traditional components for sewing

15

Here’s how to use your conductive fabric as a switch

14

We’ve got the low down on oxidation

09

Worried about catching too many rays? Read on!

November

23

Take your manicure to the next level with NFC