Bats Have Feelings Too

Step 3 Schematic Planning

Where will the guts be placed?
What do Bats look like?
How will all of the hardware get connected?
Ultimately, what is the easiest way to execute this project and is that the best method?

I use pins, tailor's chalk and paper to plan out the circuitry and aesthetics of the garment.
Take your time with this step.
Experiment.
Experiment.
Try the garment on.
Experiment some more.
Step away.
Re-evaluate.
Then
Mark your sewing lines with tailors chalk, tape your computer parts in place
and
think some more.

Some tips:
The power supply is heavy and critical to the longevity of your project. Place it somewhere easily accessible, durable and stable. The more movement this piece has the more likely the project will develop a short circuit.

The power supply and the main board want to be near each other. A robust circuit will be a short distance. A short distance decreases the possibility of a short circuit. Please remember BOTH sides of the fabric can be used!! Think in all dimensions for a groovalicious result.

Stretchy fabrics lead to stretchy traces which generally result in short circuits.