Super Heroes shouldn’t always have to save the world all on their own. Occasionally they need to call on their Super Hero friends for a little back up.
The Superhero Communicator Cuffs enable brave souls to call on their partners in a time of need. This tutorial demonstrates how to send and receive wireless signals without the use of microcontrollers or programming. You will learn how to configure Xbee radios, build a basic soft circuit, and work with conductive thread and conductive fabric.
How it works: Each pair of cuffs has an electronic switch made of conductive fabric. When the wrists are crossed, a wireless signal is transmitted which activates the LED on your partner’s set of cuffs, beckoning to them that you need Super Hero assistance! Since you’ll be making two pairs of communicator cuffs, this tutorial will be great to make with a friend!