Glam
Sparkle
Chiclet
 
 

Glam is a perfect introduction to etextiles:

  • fewer connections to make
  • twinkles by itself (don't add LEDs if you don't want)
  • no need for a computer; change patterns by touching

 
 

However, Glam is not as featured as Sparkle or Chiclet:

  • only 3 LEDs total
  • limited to 3 built-in patterns
  • cannot use sensors, motors or music player
 
 
 
Glam kit tutorial Glam kit tutorial
Start with this introduction to the Glam kit.
 
 
pulsing flower felt & velvet choker/wristband 		Glam up a felt & velvet choker or wristband in under 10 minutes with a tiny pulsing flower.
This example uses only Glam and a battery, so it's really quick and easy.
 
 
Glam photo frame 		Make a personalized photo frame that pulses or twinkles.
 
 

 

 

 

 
It's not working


when Glam's LED is Glam is
flashing or twinkling running 1 of 4 flashing patterns
dimly flashing once a second sleeping. Press area under the LED (the touchpad) to wake it up
off we have a problem

 
If you cannot see any lights flashing:
  1. double-check your connections
  2. make sure you sewed through the holes several times for a tight fit
  3. look for short circuits, places where two threads might be touching
  4. use a new battery
  5. review the glam sewing tutorial
  6. totally undo the circuit, and sew only two things: Glam, and battery
  7. now add other leds, one by one, testing each time you add one

 

 

 

 
How do I connect it?
 

review the glam sewing tutorial

 
 
  • Connect Glam to the battery holder using conductive thread, conductive paint, or regular wire
  • Use two separate threads, one for plus and one for minus
  • Go through each hole 4-6 times to make a good connection, not just once
  • Make sure there is no short circuit
  • Connect a 3 volt battery. It should start flashing
  • Next, with the power on, add 1 LED on the left, + side up
  • Use two separate threads, one for plus and one for minus
  • Make sure this LED is also flashing before adding the one on the right

 

 

 

 
Can I use other types of LEDs?
 
You can, but we do not recommend doing so for Glam. It's best to use the two flat LEDs provided in the kit.

 

 

 

 
How do I turn it off?
 
Glam will turn off automatically after 5 minutes, but if you want it turn it off before then:
  • Hold your finger to the touch pad.
  • After 1 second, the center LED fades off and Glam will go to sleep.
  • Remove your finger as soon as the LED starts to fade.
  • Press the touch pad again to wake it up.

 

 

 

 
How do I turn it on?
  • Hold your finger to the touch pad.
  • After 1 second, Glam should start running again.

 

 

 

 
How do I change patterns/program?
 
With Glam, you can choose from 4 preprogrammed patterns:
  • Hold your finger to the touch pad.
  • After 1 second, the center LED fades off.
  • Keep holding for 1-2 seconds, and the center light will flash 3 times
  • Remove your finger.
  • Glam should now run a different pattern.
  • Repeat to cycle through all 4 patterns.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glam automatically turns off after 5 minutes. This table shows how long it would run if you always woke it up, so it kept running.

# lights CR1220
40mAh		 CR2016
130mAh		 CR2032
250mAh		 AAA
750mAh		 LiPo
1000mAh		 AA
1500mAh		 current
3 LEDs 3 days 1 week 2 weeks 1 month 1 1/2months 2 months 3mA

 

 

 

 
What are the LED characteristics (volts / brightness / wavelengths)?
 
LED
color		 Dominant
wavelength		 Luminous
intensity (IF=20mA)		 Relative
brightness		 Forward
voltage		 Current
@3V		 Resistor
on board
diamond (white) X=0.285, Y=0.295 260mcd 1.0 (basis) 3.1V 20mA 100Ω
emerald (green) 530nm 300mcd 1.2x 2.8V 25mA 150Ω
amethyst (purple/uv) 380nm 80mcd 0.3x 3.2V 15mA 27Ω
sapphire (blue) 470nm 290mcd 1.1x 3.1V 20mA 100Ω
rose quartz (pink) ---- 110mcd 0.4x 3.2 15mA 27Ω
fire opal (orange) 640nm 300mcd 1.2x 2.4V 20mA 100Ω
citrine (yellow) 590nm 280mcd 1.1x 2.6V 20mA 100Ω