Show HN: Making a flexible "neon" t-shirt with LED filaments

Category: devtools

Tags: hardware, haptics, esp32, bldc, open-source-hardware

Score: 7.3/10 (Innovation: 8, Technical: 8, Documentation: 7, Utility: 6)

SmartKnob is an open-source hardware project that creates a programmable haptic input knob using a brushless motor and magnetic encoder for customizable detents and endstops. It combines electrical, mechanical, and firmware design to enable dynamic tactile feedback for user interfaces.

Target audience: hardware enthusiasts, embedded developers, UI/UX researchers

Repository: http://scottbezek.blogspot.com/2026/10/making-flexible-neon-t-shirt-with-leds.html · C++ · NOASSERTION · 22257 stars

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