GP2Y0A21YK Proximity sensor + LEDs

This sketch shows how to control Sharp GP2D12 and GP2Y0A21YK Distance sensors and use the detection range to switch on a series of 8 LED. This is one of the most inexpensive ways to… Read More →

PIEZO SENSOR (WITH LED AND FIBER OPTIC CABLE)

This video shows how to activate an LED through touch, using a piezo sensor connected to an Arduino bard. The sensor was previously embedded between two sheets of homemade paper; by touching the… Read More →

CAPACITIVE SENSOR (WITH LED AND FIBER OPTIC CABLE)

This video demonstrates how after having embedded alluminium foil and LEDs in home made paper, you can then make a capacitive sensor! We attached the alluminium foil to an Arduino pin and used… Read More →

EMBEDDING ELECTRONICS IN PAPER

This short video  shows how to embed various electronic elements in homemade paper. EMBEDDING ELECTRONICS IN PAPER from materialplay on Vimeo.

PAPER MAKING

This short video shows the process of making paper from basic materials. By producing your own paper sheets, you will be able to embed all sort of electronics between layers. You will need:… Read More →