Arduino Lilypad

The Arduino LilyPad is a flexible and washable microcontroller board designed for e-textiles and wearable electronics. It is part of the Arduino platform and features a unique design that allows it to be integrated into fabric and clothing. The LilyPad is ideal for projects that require electronic components to be embedded in textiles, enabling creative and interactive wearable technology.

Key Features:

• Microcontroller: ATmega328P, similar to Arduino Uno
• Flexible Design: Can be sewn into fabric or clothing
• Washable: Water-resistant design for washable applications (note: always check the specific model’s washing instructions)
• Connectivity: Includes a range of I/O pins for connecting sensors, actuators, and other components
• Power Supply: Can be powered via USB or external battery pack
• Programming: Compatible with the Arduino IDE for easy programming

Technical Specifications:

• Dimensions:
  • Diameter: 50 mm
• Weight: Approximately 10 g
• Operating Voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V DC
• Digital I/O Pins: 14 (of which 6 provide PWM output)
• Analog Input Pins: 6
• Flash Memory: 32 KB (ATmega328P) of which 0.5 KB used by bootloader
• SRAM: 2 KB (ATmega328P)
• EEPROM: 1 KB (ATmega328P)
• Clock Speed: 16 MHz
• Communication: UART, SPI, I2C
• Power Supply: Can be powered via USB or battery (battery not included)
• Connector Types: Sewable conductive thread or wire for connections

Applications:

• Wearable Technology: Ideal for creating interactive clothing and accessories.
• E-Textiles: Used in smart fabrics and textiles for embedded electronics.
• Education: Useful for teaching electronics and programming in a hands-on manner.
• DIY Projects: Perfect for hobbyists creating custom wearable gadgets.
• Interactive Art: Enables the creation of art installations that involve electronics and textiles.

Datasheet:
For detailed technical information, refer to the Arduino LilyPad Datasheet.