The Tie uses a combination of conductive thread and wrapping wire ... The LEDs are in series
Three LEDs light
Then four
THE SWITCH
MEANWHILE...
The binder is cut and fit onto the form
The back of the shirt is left in place
In which the difference between the pattern and the actual thing is investigated
and it is discovered that Mandy has stealth sewing skills and can cut very straight lines.
I began this but forgot to continue.
The difference between an alkaline battery and a NiMH is learned in the field. Forward and reverse current as well as amperage are also re/discovered.
Early Breadboard Mock-up... refresher on parallel and series set-ups
S-FLuXes up and running but they need a lot of power... Is there a planet where 36V is comfortably wearable? Maybe the Jolly Green Giant is available for fitting purposes.
The S-Fluxes match the tie. Do I have to let go of my careful tie shopping for the sake of wearability?
New Power Scheme... individual batteries attached to tie's interfacing. Seperate power but ground is connected
Meanwhile... the binder is pinned—albeit crookedly—but I have been assured that my mini sewing lesson will take care of all of that...
The T-shirt itself is too thin and has been replaced by a *cotton stretch* fabric.
Here is the more processed version. This uses two layers... The outermost layer is a dress shirt and tie—the most obvious signifier of masculinity||power||privilege —that I can think of right now. The second layer is the wrapped binder. The binder is attached to an undershirt that is secured underneath the outer layer. It can be wrapped around the chest area and then fastened underneath the armpit. I think the front of the t-shirt will be cut away but the back will remain. This material will be something smooth/comfortable.
I haven't decided exactly what the back might look like. It could be the back of the oxford cloth shirt or provide a cutaway view...