Electronics 101 for Cosplay: Safety, Vocabulary, and Good Practices of Wearable Electronics

60 minutes

This panel is designed for absolute beginners who want to add electronics to their costumes. One of the most challenging parts of entering a hobby or area of expertise is navigating the strange jargon and rules of thumb that everyone else seems to know. Attendees will learn these terms and how to stay safe while putting electronics in their costume or prop with this panel.

Most recent presentation: C2E2, April 2024

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IbN1G2Jn3gcUZCU7Uqo3HxWodBWkoW5f

Electronics 201 for Cosplay: Programmable, Interactable, and Smart Wearables

60 minutes

This panel is designed for novices who have basic exposure to electronics. This panel highlights the different products available online to integrate into your cosplay costumes. Lights, sound makers, motion, and more will be showcased with recommendations on how to power and program them. Examples from previous projects will be showcased.

Most recent presentation: Magfest Super, January 2024

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19AZmaRYdZ0MOcQ-QCfr1agu3giOk9vNL/

Electronics 301 for Cosplay: Custom Printed Circuit Boards and their Applications in Cosplay

60 minutes

This panel is designed for attendees who have some circuits knowledge (ie, if they attended E201, have used a breadboard before, or if they have used electronics in their costume before) and want to tidy their costumes with PCBs. This panel teaches attendees the parts of a printed circuit board, introduces programs used to design them, and gives recommendations on how to manufacture them. Examples will be shown from previous works.

Most recent presentation: New panel, not presented

(Requires workshop) Electronics 401 for Cosplay: Build Your Own Printed Circuit Boards

Attendee cost for materials approx $10

Requires work tables, 1 soldering iron per 2-3 attendees, power

120 minutes

Attendees will learn how to build a circuit card assembly. PCBs, components, solder, and tools will be provided. PCB will have basic functions such as lights, buttons, a buzzer, etc.

Most recent presentation: Magfest Super, January 2025

https://github.com/emilyanthony4244/Soldering_Workshop

3D Modeling for Cosplay Basics

60 minutes

Learn about all the options the wide world of 3D modeling offers for designing your own cosplay props and accessories for 3D printing and more. This panel breaks down the types of 3D modeling softwares, highlights their strengths and weaknesses, gives some rules of thumb, and recommends next steps for beginner and intermediate 3D designers who want to create their own models for cosplay and art.

Most recent presentation: Hive13 Makerspace, March 2022