Gadget & TessaDray
TessaDray
I’ve got this idea for a period drama—what if an antique lace glove could double as a silent cue system? How would you wire that?
Gadget
Nice! Think of the glove as a tiny, flexible circuit board. Run a strip of fine conductive yarn along the edge—like a silk ribbon that carries a tiny voltage. When a performer presses a hidden button on the cuff, the yarn changes resistance, sending a pulse through the lace to a small receiver tucked in the actor’s pocket. The receiver buzzes subtly or flashes a discreet LED, giving the cue without breaking the period look. Keep the wiring in the glove’s seam so it’s invisible, and use low‑power LEDs so the whole system stays quiet and looks like pure lace.
TessaDray
That’s clever—just remember the 18th‑century seamstresses never used conductive yarn, so you’ll need to hide the whole thing in a false lining or a silk underlay; otherwise it’ll look a touch too… future‑proof. Also keep the voltage low; a ghost‑like buzz will be more believable than a buzzing cuff. Let’s test the patchwork in a dim room before the rehearsal so the cue feels like an extension of the costume, not a gadget.
Gadget
Sounds solid—false lining for the wiring, low‑voltage ghost buzz. I’ll prototype the lace in a dim room, tweak the resistance so the cue feels like the glove itself. And hey, if the actors start whispering “I feel a spark,” we’ll just say it’s a subtle 18th‑century fashion statement.
TessaDray
Sounds like a plan—just remember, if someone says “I feel a spark,” tell them it’s the new 18th‑century corset tech, not a modern gizmo. And keep a spare pair of gloves on hand, just in case the lace decides to be dramatic.
Gadget
Got it—I'll keep the “corset tech” mystery alive. And yeah, spare gloves are a must; you never know when the lace will decide to put on a dramatic flair of its own.