A snap connection not only makes for a robust e-textile electrical connector, it also make for a great pivot point. When you have a single electrical connection to make the snap can double as both electrical connection and pivot point. But what when you have more than one electrical connection?
Well, this is one idea for how to solve this. A flexible circuitboard cut from Kapton film with antenna like leads that spiral back around to connect two more electrical connections across the pivoting range of movement.
Watch the video to understand better:
This design was first developed for Arne’s Lazy Programmer’s Gloves, a commission to the KOBA e-textile tailor shop.
MAKING OF:
Kapton base material with copper adhesive traces:
Video of alternative with wire:
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