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Electro-PUFF Dimmers

International Fashion Machines is releasing a kit version of their fabulous Electro-PUFF light dimmers. No special skills are needed, so it could be a fun project to do with kids or give to a crafty friend interested in "smart" materials:

The ElectroPUFF Craft Kit makes it possible for anyone to create a fun and funky item that's also on the cutting edge of technology. The ElectroPUFF Lamp Dimmer is a soft, whimsical pompom that connects to any incandescent table lamp and controls light levels with just a gentle tap. IFM's patented electronic-textile technology is the magic behind the ElectroPUFF. Special conductive yarns that sense your touch are combined with colorful recycled carpet fibers to form the soft switch. Because it combines crafting with innovative technology - and is so easy to make - it has wide-range appeal for kids, grandmothers, science enthusiasts, techies and anyone who enjoys crafts. And it's as safe as plugging a lamp into a wall.

They're even offering a special 10% discount for CRAFT readers on all products until the end of the year. The promotional code is "craft" and can be entered into the shopping cart before checkout. (Not applicable with any other offer :-) Link.

Posted by Arwen O'Reilly | Nov 2, 2007 08:00 AM
Fabric, Gadgets, Home and Garden, Technology | Permalink | Comments (4)

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Posted by: plainsight on November 2, 2007 at 8:49 AM

So cool--my mind is reeling, wondering what else could do with "conductive yarns..."

Posted by: ygg on November 2, 2007 at 9:57 AM

it is very cool but am I missing the link?

Posted by: arwenoreilly on November 2, 2007 at 11:11 AM

Thanks for pointing that out! The link is there now...

Posted by: wiml on November 4, 2007 at 10:34 PM

Very cool! The IFM site seems awfully low on info about the actual e-textiles, though. It sounds like they really don't want anyone else experimenting with their stuff. :(

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