Fabric Battery Pouch

This neoprene battery case can hold two AA batteries or a 9Volt battery. It does take some time and patience to make this little pouch, but you then have a durable 3 or 9Volt power supply that can be used in various textile projects. Next step would be to include a 5Volt regulating circuit for the AA battery option.

The hooks and loops for connecting to the circuit, as shown in this Instructable, could be replaced by other conductive fasteners such as metal snaps, conductive Velcro, crocodile clips or even sewing a permanent connection with conductive thread.

I am also selling these handmade neoprene Battery Pouches via Etsy. Although it is much cheaper to make your own, purchasing one will help me support my prototyping and development costs >>
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5178109

Step 1 Materials and Tools

MATERIALS:
- Stretch conductive fabric from www.lessemf.com
(also see http://cnmat.berkeley.edu/resource/stretch_conductive_fabric
- Conductive thread from www.sparkfun.com
also see http://cnmat.berkeley.edu/resource/conductive_thread
- Fusible interfacing from local fabric store or
(also see www.shoppellon.com)
- 1.5 mm thick neoprene from www.sedochemicals.com
- Regular thread
- Set of 2 metal hooks and loops
- Pen and paper
- T-shirt transfer and permanent marker

TOOLS:
- Sewing needle
- Scissors
- Iron

Comments

[StJohn]

Will this project work on quilts to light up conductive thread?
Thank you for you time and effort. Maria E Cosimano Kohl

[Plusea]

conductive thread does not "light up" unless you drive too much power through it and then it will burn. the battery pouch is great for powering your e-textile projects!

[cowscankill]

Very cool.

[Noblevagrant]

this is really cool, my first thought when i saw the thumbnail was wow that looks like a bra strap.....and then images of leds lit up my mind

[Plusea]

There are no LEDs in this project (?) but of course they do fit in the picture. Thanks!

[Noblevagrant]

I know there arent any leds in here, but the idea of lighting womens undergarments, ran through my head....

[kylemcdonald]

I really like how it's interchangeable as 9V or AA. When you're working with stretchy material, I guess that kind of flexibility is to be expected :)

[Plusea]

so true. i was making it for the AA version when i realized that a 9V battery would also fit. and was very happy.

[gmjhowe]

Great work! it works really well.

[Steamdnt]

Sweet!