Alas! After waiting for a few weeks for the backorder to be filled, the LilyPad has finally arrived! It's a terrific platform for those interested in prototyping wearable concepts. It's light, thin, sew-ready, and comes with the basic components that you need to get started. I ordered the LilyPad developer's kit from SparkFun Electronics. I also ordered a few LilyPad XBee components, which allow you to connect your wearable projects wirelessly. Here's what the basic kit includes:
Now, off to go experiment...