Arduino for Wearables

links:

• Arduino main site
• Tom Igoe's PhysComp notes
• a boost converter - Limor Fried's "Minty Boost"

suppliers:

• Sparkfun - source for the BlueSmirf Bluetooth module
• Atmel - makes the ATMega microcontroller used by Arduino (request samples here)
• Digikey and Mouser - source for just about everything else

techniques and tutorials:

• Spark Fun tutorial part 1 - recommended tools for surface-mount solder work
• Spark Fun tutorial part 2 - basic SMD soldering
• Spark Fun tutorial part 3 - SMD work with a soldering iron

pictures:

Arduino, Arduino Nano, and Arduino Mini

top view of the Nano

first version of the Nano

tips and tricks:

• think about power
• match the voltage
• use enough power
• think about size
• use the right platform
• keep things modular
• write code in sections
• build hardware in sections
• get rid of the wires