SparkFun Electronics Hosts First Ever Plushbot Class

Class Helps Attendees Learn How to Make Electronics-filled Stuffed Animals - just in time for Valentine's Day

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Feb 08, 2012, 12:31 ET

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 11, 2012, Boulder-based SparkFun Electronics (www.sparkfun.com), provider of parts, knowledge and passion for electronics creation, will host its first ever Plushbot Class. The class centers around the Plushbot design, which incorporates electronics into stuffed animals to create interactive toys – also making it a great do-it-yourself (DIY) Valentine's Day present. The class will be taught Yingdan Huang, creator of the Plushbot.

The Plushbot Class represents one of the newest additions to SparkFun's line of educational curriculum and signifies the growing interest in e-textiles projects across the world. Hosted by the SparkFun Education Department, this class is suitable for electronics enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.

During the class, attendees will create a pattern, learn how to lay out circuits and print the pattern. Students will then sew together their project using both conductive and non-conductive thread. Finally, they will program the project so the outputs correspond to the input of the sensors. Some troubleshooting of sewn circuits will be necessary and covered before the end of class.

"We're very excited about the Plushbot Class. It represents just one item in our continued goal of expanding our educational programs," said SparkFun Director of Marketing AnnDrea Boe. "The Plushbot Class joins a host of other new classes we hope will help encourage innovation in the DIY electronics field."

The Plushbot Class will take place on February 11, 2012 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at SparkFun's headquarters and there are no prerequisites for participation. The class is currently sold out, but SparkFun is happy to provide the tools, information and support for anyone who is interested in making a plushbot of their own.

To view a picture of a plushbot and for more information, please visit: (http://www.sparkfun.com/products/11070)

For a list of upcoming classes being offered at SparkFun, please visit: http://www.sparkfun.com/categories/154

About SparkFun Electronics

Founded in 2003, SparkFun shares its passion by providing parts, knowledge, and innovation for those looking to explore the world of embedded electronics. It helps anyone discover their inner inventor and enables individuals to create their own electronics projects.

SparkFun currently offers more than 1,800 products, ranging from simple components, like capacitors and resistors, to GPS units and Bluetooth modules. The company employs 130 people and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

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