So I am trying to use 4 Arduino LilyPads (http://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardLilyPad) along with 16-20 of these vibration motors (LilyPad Vibe Board - DEV-11008 - SparkFun Electronics) to create a vibrotactile jacket.
I am trying to use the LilyPads as slave modules controlled by an Arduino Mega.
I intend to control the motors using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM).
I have a few questions, as I was previously using the Arduino Uno and now have to shift suddenly to the LilyPad.
- Is the LilyPad capable of communication through I2C? (since it is not specified on the page?http://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardLilyPad)
- Is it possible to connect using the USB cable I was using for the Uno/Mega?
- Since the LilyPad lacks headers, is all the wiring supposed to be soldered? Or is there some alternative? (Soldering Irons hate me =()
- Since each motor is rated at 75mA previously I used a MOSFET to power them on the breadboard, how do I translate the breadboard circuit into something I can mount onto a jacket?
Lastly, I would be very grateful for any general advice or precautions I should be mindful of!
Thanks in advance!