# T-shirt project progress log

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**Created:** [December 12, 2025, 11:08pm UTC](https://rpi-rgb-led-matrix.discourse.group/t/t-shirt-project-progress-log/1160 "2025-12-12T23:08:48Z")\
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**Author:** ![evilC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/rpi-rgb-led-matrix.discourse.group/evilc/32/711_2.png) [@evilC](https://rpi-rgb-led-matrix.discourse.group/u/evilC)\
**Post date:** [January 14, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://rpi-rgb-led-matrix.discourse.group/t/t-shirt-project-progress-log/1160/20 "2026-01-14T21:13:29Z")

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Today I finally assembled the whole thing for the first time in it’s final (Yeah right, who am I kidding) state.

I got some low profile IDC connectors - these are not as tall, as they lack strain relief, so I added some glue lined heat shrink to the ends of the cables (You can see “1” and “2” written on it).

The power connectors were too tall, so I chopped the plug off, trimmed the pins down and direct soldered plugs to the pins.

Then a whole bunch of cable management to make it all sit nice and flat

 ![IMG_20260114_190259](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/rpi_rgb_led_matrix/original/1X/dbfbaee350a29906f178275f3f0a52243599af08.jpeg)

I designed a new style of battery pack that puts all 6 batteries in one box, and curves it to make it conform to my body more

![Fusion360_85tOWvzLFG](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/rpi_rgb_led_matrix/original/1X/168bffff2560bebe5a546cf1f1fac1fd7c9e8726.gif)

End result:

 ![IMG_20260114_205846](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/rpi_rgb_led_matrix/original/1X/eaefc35cbb879faf4302763507840622caffcc99.jpeg)

 ![IMG_20260114_205659](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/rpi_rgb_led_matrix/original/1X/b714ccc472dcea78234f2d3768372a9d5f0ddf34.jpeg)

 ![IMG_20260114_205829](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/rpi_rgb_led_matrix/original/1X/e8d0770977f949f5a87bf200a1019bea12674021.jpeg)

 ![IMG_20260114_205945](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/rpi_rgb_led_matrix/original/1X/82a43877ad6ecc930fc5712e931f9528fe64cf80.jpeg)

The t-shirt hangs a bit, mainly due to the weight of the panel. It could sit a lot more flush with the body. I may have to get some straps and strap it to my chest

I am going to an event this Sat, am planning on wearing it. I am pretty terrified that it’s all going to crash and burn though

Oh, and I put the [source code on GitHub](https://github.com/evilC/WearWare)

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