Student Project-in-Process

It turns out, if you really want to stand out in a dance crowd, just put some wearable LEDs on your dress! One SDMHS student is currently learning to program sewable LEDs to add some sparkle to her prom dress.

Using components and tutorials from Adafruit, it involves attaching 25 LED 'neopixels' that glow red, green, and blue, and are programmable to sparkle when the dress moves.

The project is the perfect example of what a student can accomplish in the STEAM Lab. Over the course of making this, the student will learn how circuits work, how to solder connections, how to program an arduino, engage in light clothing design, and end up with a final product that is unique and sure to stand out in a crowd.

When it's done, we'll share video and photos, so stay tuned!