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LilyPad Wearable Computing

Imagine creating an item of clothing with embedded MCUs, thermometers, accelerometers, buttons, all linked by conductive threads. That's the concept behind the LilyPad range of modules. The threads can be literally sewn into garments, allowing sensors to be placed at the end of sleeves, or just where-ever!

LilyPad 328 mainboard

The LilyPad technology was created by Leah Buechley along with our friends at SparkFun Electronics. Notice the large connecting pads on this, and all of the LilyPad modules -designed to keep maximum contact with conductive threads that are simply sewn through the pin holes rather than soldered.

LilyPad LED module

Apparently these modules are even washable. To be honest - no-one at Cool Components has ever dared try this, but the manufacturers swear it's true! Finally - here's a shot of one of the most important components to this range - the conductive thread itself.

170 metres of conductive thread

Each spool has about 170 metres of thread - It's not as conductive as copper at around 46ohms per metre, but it's still fine for 'arm to arm' distances!

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New Displays

The guys over at Liquidware have come up with this : The Touch Shield Slide for the Arduino. It's rather nice.

Touch Shield Slide

Rather bigger than it's little brother, the plain old 'Touch Shield', the Slide has a slick 320×240 OLED screen, resistive touch sensing, and its own bolt-on graphics API. The display only uses a couple of data pins, and sits squarely on top of a Duemilanove. Just to be clear - this photo shows a lithium pack underneath the Duemilanove.

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Introducing the Mega

More power, more IOs, more memory, more everything. The long awaited Arduino Mega has now been released worldwide, and Cool Components is amongst the first to offer these meaty units to customers.

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Ouch! The Blinking Bright MaxM
It's blinding bright and really rather painful to look at! BlinkMs new MaxM module uses 3 superbright LEDS to pump out huge amounts of light. It's all MCU controlled of course, and some beautiful lighting effects are easily achievable.
Making things move
Solid state electronics are great, but what about when you actually want things to move? We've created a new category for robotics related kits and components, including a mega-cool tank style robot chasis, built especially for the Arduino Duemilanove. Also now available in this category is a popular servo motor from HiTech. Now there is no excuse not to have Wall-E type devices zooming around your office or home.
Now Stocking Pololu Motor Controllers
They're one of the best suppliers of motor controllers, digital servo controllers, geared motors and other associated control and robotic modules. We're now stocking a carefully selected range of top-notch Pololu products for your latest UAV, robotics or RC project.
5 Hz GPS Module
The LS20031 GPS Module The LS20031 GPS Module The LS20031 GPS Module
We're now stocking this rather nice GPS module. 5Hz output, up to 5Hz update rate, on-board patch antenna, 3.3V @ 41mA and all at a smidge over 13 grams. Treat your UAV to an upgrade with this delight of a unit.
Feeding Demand
We've launched a series of RSS feeds to let you all know about new products, fresh stock and news. To subscribe, please copy the link next to the RSS icon at the top left of the page into your reader. Then, every time we update our product range or stock levels, you'll be amongst the first to know. A very simple, easy to use reader is this one provided by Google.
Sponsoring SuperToys
Vistors work with Arduino boards supplied by Cool Components to make interactive toys
We're proud to be sponsoring an art exhibition at Bristol's Arnolfini gallery. The exhibition is called 'SuperToys' and uses Arduino USB boards to allow visitors to add interactivity to old toys.
Amazing, yet sinister
Bizarre, and yet stunning pictures from Switzerland have been released showing the cognitive and physical power of so called 'swarm-bots'. From the land of cuckoo clocks and chocolate, we present.... robot aided child pulling! Go Jade!
Give your Arduino a Display
Why not give your Arduino the ability to interact with the world in a really special way? This LCD display from Liquidware is also touch sensitive and has been designed to fit directly onto your Arduino like a normal shield extension. Used with some clever code, it's capable of doing some pretty amazing stuff.
NEW PRODUCTS FOR JULY
GM862 Eval Board (USB)
GM862 Eval Board (USB)
£45.48
ArduMoto - Motor Driver Shield
ArduMoto - Motor Driver Shield
£16.52
LPC-P2124 Prototyping Board
LPC-P2124 Prototyping Board
£34.92
LPC-H2214 Header Board
LPC-H2214 Header Board
£49.80
LPC-H2294 Header Board
LPC-H2294 Header Board
£52.69
LPC-P2138 Prototyping Board
LPC-P2138 Prototyping Board
£37.08
MAXQ-JTAG Programmer/Debugger
MAXQ-JTAG Programmer/Debugger
£11.10
STM32-103 STK Development Board
STM32-103 STK Development Board
£59.36
XBee 2mW Module with RPSMA (Series 2.5)
XBee 2mW Module with RPSMA (Series 2.5)
£19.99