The structural materials I chose are some strong advanced fabrics and magnetic buckles. inspired by some of the bags I own. I might be overkill but some of the materials, especially the buckle, turned out to be a crucial part of the structure of my work. I also picked up some leathers in FABSCRAP.

Adafruit TSL2591 High Dynamic Range Digital Light Sensor

Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits Adafruit TSL2591 High Dynamic Range Digital Light Sensor [STEMMA QT] : ID 1980 - When the future is dazzlingly-bright, this ultra-high-range luminosity sensor will help you measure it. The TSL2591 luminosity sensor is an advanced digital light sensor, ideal for use in a wide range of light situations.

Adafruit BME280 I2C or SPI Temperature Humidity Pressure Sensor

Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits Adafruit BME280 I2C or SPI Temperature Humidity Pressure Sensor [STEMMA QT] : ID 2652 - Bosch has stepped up their game with their new BME280 sensor, an environmental sensor with temperature, barometric pressure and humidity!

X-Pac® VX07

4.8 oz/yd2 X-Pac VX07 from Dimension-Polyant. X-Pac is an ultralight laminate fabric that is extremely durable while maintaining lightweight performance. One of the most popular technical pack fabrics in the industry. Used in packs, bags, rain gear, and more.

0.34 oz Dyneema® Composite Fabric CT0.3E.08

Ultralight Dyneema Composite Fabric (formerly Cuben Fiber) from DSM. DCF is a non-woven, laminate fabric that's stronger than steel but lighter than silnylon or silpoly. Used in super ultra light tarps, tents, stuff sacks, and other high-end outdoor gear. DCF is a 100% waterproof material.

Fidlock SNAP Buckle Flat

Description Fidlock fasteners are based on one-of-a-kind, multi-award winning technology that revolutionizes traditional fastening systems. With the SNAP buckle line, Fidlock offers a giant leap forward from traditional side release buckles. Using the tried and true Fidlock magnetic fastening system, these buckles can

Gutermann MARA 70 Thread

Description Gutermann MARA 70 thread. Strong, high-quality 100% polyester thread suitable for use in most all DIY projects. Looking for something a bit thicker/stronger? Check out MARA 50 here. *Note: These threads are color matched to the 1.0/1.6 oz HyperD materials as best possible. Match between fabric and thread w

Fidlock V-Buckle Split Bar - 25mm

Description Fidlock fasteners are based on one-of-a-kind, multi-award winning technology that revolutionizes traditional fastening systems. The V-BUCKLE was developed for use in situations where security is important. It opens by tilting the stainless steel flap outwards. Trick is, the greater the weight bearing again

Seeed Studio XIAO Expansion board

Seeed Product Document

The MCU and sensors are both from Adafruit, and their STEMMA QT I2C connection really helped me out. It’s a very neat solderless connection.

For the only actuator —— LEDs, I bought NeoPixels/DotStars in two form factors, I chose to use these bright chainable ones as I need less but more powerful LEDs for this project.

Adafruit NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Strip - White 60 LED

Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits Adafruit NeoPixel Digital RGB LED Strip - White 60 LED [WHITE] : ID 1138 - You thought it couldn't get better than our world-famous 32-LED-per-meter Digital LED strip but we will prove you wrong! You wanted twice the LEDs?

Ultra Bright 4 Watt Chainable RGBW NeoPixel LED - Warm White

Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits Ultra Bright 4 Watt Chainable RGBW NeoPixel LED - Warm White [~3000K] : ID 5163 - Better grab some sunglasses, sunscreen, and a bucket hat because these NeoPixels feature a 4W RGBW Warm White LED and are so bright it's like taking a vacation ON THE SUN.Alright, maybe we're exaggerating, but these chainable NeoPixel LEDs are not only super-smart, they are also ridonkulously bright with 4W total, 1

Last but not least, fiber optics is the core of aesthetics. I got it in the form of mesh.

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