PComp

Musical Table Mat [ Prototype 3 ]

The most challenging part of this project is coding. I am using a force sensor (in the future I will use a temperature sensor) to control both the LEDs and buzzer. I found that I can not write  "delay()" in the code for the music, cause it would delay the sensor getting values to control the LEDs. So, I tried to replaced "delay" with "millis", and also rewrote my music code with arrays to make the code more simple. It was really a hard and long time to figure out the write code.

The next step is "getting started with Lilypad Arduino"....
witch was started from blinking a LED light. 

Musical Table Mat 1 from Lisa Lee on Vimeo.

The Exploding Twit Bird: Twitter Blows Up a Bird

Twitter blows up a bird. By mapping the recent tweet frequency around a topic to the size of a bird's body, the Exploding Twit Bird raises questions around the time that we spend discussing different topics in social media.

This project was implemented by pairing Arduino, PHP, Processing and an AC Triac relay to control the air compressor. By tweeting the term @explodingtwit and a search term, and then pressing a button, the user can see the bird expand to reflect the frequency with which the term is used in the Twitterverse. In this project, I worked to create a physical visualization that was both critical in nature, but open to being used with different topics and different individuals. I find the role of social media in our lives to be a particularly interesting area to explore, particularly as services like Facebook and Twitter become ever more intwined with our lives. As these forms of media have risen, other forms, such as traditional news outlets, struggle to stay relevant and captivating in our lives. But how much tweeting is too much tweeting? When do all these little updates become white noise, and when do they become destructive in society?

For a paper discussing the project’s inspirations, implications, construction, interaction, user feedback and future developments, check out the .pdf file at http://www.kennethroraback.com/Exploding-Twit-Bird.pdf

Some Previous Blog Posts about the Exploding Twit Bird:

Last week was nothing but woes: http://yg.typepad.com/pcomp/2010/12/a-sad-week-for-the-exploding-twit-bird.html

Prototyping from the previous week: http://yg.typepad.com/pcomp/2010/12/more-prototypes-exploding-twit-bird.html

Initial prototypes and thinking around the Exploding Twit Bird: http://yg.typepad.com/pcomp/2010/11/prototyping-the-inflatabledeflatableexplodable-twitter-bird.html

Additional Links:

If you would like to view all of my blog entries, check out: http://yg.typepad.com/pcomp/kenneth-roraback/

And my introductory post is at: http://yg.typepad.com/pcomp/2010/09/whats-your-favorite-music-video-of-all-time.html

Lastly, you can check out my portfolio site at: www.kennethroraback.com

Feedback request:

As for this project, I would love to hear your ideas for how I can push it forward, other directions I can go with it, and whether you find it an effective visualization. What could make it stronger?

Daniel Ward Final - "SLamp" Speaker Lamp

The "SLamp" is a speaker lamp that uses parabolic domes to focus LED lights and sound waves.

 

The speaker lamp uses two half dome shapes that were put together to make a unique shape.  It is used to focus two light and sound waves.  The speaker lamp focus's the sound and light for a user at a desk.  It contains two 2 inch 15W speakers and 50W amplifier.  Inside are 20 LEDs.

Link to previous iterations:

http://yg.typepad.com/pcomp/2010/12/daniel-ward-final-speaker-lamp.html

Link to Bio Page:

http://yg.typepad.com/pcomp/2010/09/daniel-ward-intro.html

Final Project - In-Light

“In-light” is a first steps to a future project. It is a series of prototypes that investigate ways by which one can feel a presence. I am interested in furthering down this research to become a wireless set of lights that 2 people can share and communicate through acknowledgment of presence. In a world of constant verbal communication, “I see you” is envisioned to be a communication system that requires an individual to truly sense presence through light emissions. Those twin lights will be embedded with a proximity sensor and talk to each other via Internet. Night table with light from caroline romedenne on Vimeo.  Night light and Pillow switch from caroline romedenne on Vimeo.  via yg.typepad.com

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http://www.carolineromedenne.com/thesis http://www.carolineromedenne.com

Final Project - In-Light

“In-light” is a first steps to a future project. It is a series of prototypes that investigate ways by which one can feel a presence. I am interested in furthering down this research to become a wireless set of lights that 2 people can share and communicate through acknowledgment of presence. In a world of constant verbal communication, “I see you” is envisioned to be a communication system that requires an individual to truly sense presence through light emissions. Those twin lights will be embedded with a proximity sensor and talk to each other via Internet.

Night table with light from caroline romedenne on Vimeo.

 

Night light and Pillow switch from caroline romedenne on Vimeo.

 

via yg.typepad.com

Giorgio's Final - ForgetMe Lamp

 

 

 

Title:"ForgetMe lamp "

ForgetMe lamp is not your normal lamp, but it's a lamp that is aimed at making your life easier and stress free.

 

A lamp usually just has a on/off switch and nothing more. ForgetMe lamp has a special timer that allows you to fall asleep without worrying about leaving the light on all night. A timer set to three different time slots(10, 30, 60 minutes) that can be activated with a simple touch. The interface has no pushbuttons or switches, they are all integrated in an elegant touchscreen solution. The circuitry is encased in an elegant transparent box that allows you to see the modern design of the Arduino microcontoller

 

Previous iteration here

My first post here 

 

 

 

Movement and Visuals

The Circuit

The flex sensors are connected to the ground and voltage. There is a 10k resistor between ground and the flex sensor. The sensors are then connected to the analog in pins. 

The Harness

In order to get optimal flex output data, I chose to attach the sensors to thin plastic. This allows for me to have the most control in the direction of the bend and the placement and security of the  sensors. 

The Visuals

I have attached the Arduino data output to OpenFrameworks using the Firmata library. This allows for direct communication between the Arduino and my sketch, without any Arduino / Procession software running. For this first step I have connected the flex sensor to a basic circle graphic. The scale of the circle is determined by the flex data input. I have also mapped the data for smoother transition as well as added a xeno code to get rid of some of the glitches. 

 

Final Project

Night table with light from caroline romedenne on Vimeo.

 

Night light and Pillow switch from caroline romedenne on Vimeo.

 

Breathing Column - Final

 

Breathing Column from Caitlin Morris on Vimeo.

The breathing column is a scale model of a hypothetical architectural installation.  Aiming to evoke an emotional and interactive relationship between people and the built environment, the column uses camera-based motion tracking to respond to the motions of people in a space.  When someone moves around the column at a certain distance away, the outer shell of the column twists gently to trace the person's motion.  When a person approaches the column closely, it begins to expand in a breathing motion, bending gently and emitting light from an array of lighting on the innermost layer.

More images and internal construction here.

Previous prototypes here and here.

My portfolio site

My flickr photos

LivingTom [Final Project]

 

LivingTom from Alvaro Soto on Vimeo.

Living Tom is an electronic product for lonely people

LivingTom is imagined for complex emotions where digital technologies are no longer practical or helpful,the project explores the role of technology in everyday objects imagined for complex situations where generalizing the public is no longer a matter of fact.

I am Interested in the agency of design as a communication medium, LivingTom reflects my intention to design fictional objects in situations where a message needs to be delivered, or questions need to be answered:

• If we already look comfort in screen based interactions can we create a physical experience that does the samething?
• How will technology live in objects of everyday life?
• Can we start a conversation about privacy, loneliness, relations and physical interactions?
• if we wish for a different future should we start by changing what happens now?

 

Previous post related to LivingTom

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My first post [Who is Alvaro]

My Personal Blog

To all the process of Living Tom

http://www.asotodesign.com/parsons/