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The arduino is powered by adaptor.
November, 2008
Tone-r
Even though this is only one part of a networked ring, Toner will only pass through data after interaction from the user. Data sent in are converted to audible frequencies and the user must identify which one is lower. Here is the schematic.
Bobble-Bots
Mechanical bobble-heads that tap dance… believe it. Schematics for proof:
Retrophotonic
Inspired by the topic for the communicate project, this contraption visualizes the flow of data through the use of LEDs and a fan motor. The electronics are stored in a white box lined with white, semi-opaque material and covered with a mirror-framed glass. Hidden under the cloth lie red particles like the ones glued to the fan. They symbolise blood and flow when light shines upon them. They glow with the passage of information. The heart of this machine lies in the centre where it beats, regulated by the averaging of information and the passage of electricity through its red and white veins. These systems are only activated when they are needed. A proximity sensor is used to detect a presence before the contraption. The user may be interested to find their reflection surrounding the box, but the glass acts as an x-ray. Through here, the user is faced with a manifestation of the passage of information like the one in his or her body. In the passage of information through the system, energy is lost like oxygen in the blood. The contraption converts the energy it received from its user to reenergize the cell, which needs it most.Â
Mörkö
Mörkö is a Finnish word and it could be translated as Bogeyman. You will understand the name when you see this little guy on the move. I wouldn’t like to see this thing crawling from a dark corner towards me.
Soul in a Box
Soul in a Box
With the Cadavre Exquis objective in mind, a â??corpseâ? composed of a collection of images or objects, I wanted to explore the idea of creating an ever-changing soul for the cadavre. If we were to take the word Cadavre Exquis in a literal sense then the final composition of the new body would be quite monstrous, like Frankenstein. But what these creations do not contain is a soul, an essence or a human spirit because they are only a compilation of body parts. In order for our new creation to feel more human I have created a soul in a box. Because a soul is not tangible it is its essence that is held in the box. The soul itself cannot be held but can be seen by red pulsing lights; the pulses resemble a heart beat.
SH Communicate
Schematic for my communication assignment. Uses LEDs, a motor and potentiometer.
Elisa’s brain
Here they are, Elisa’s synapses. Looks simple, but don’t underestimate her!
RC Servo Motors
In the Arduino enviroment, the PWM signal (analogWrite) is most commonly used to control something i.e. a DC motor, solenoid or RC Servo. With DC motors, you can control if they are on or off, and the speed – although controlling the direction and position of the motor is a bit more involved and requires more components. RC Servo motors are designed for use in radio-controlled (RC) cars, boats and planes. These motors have the additional components needed to control the motor’s direction and position – built into them.
GPS & NMEA Protocol
EM406 GPS Module
A wide array of devices and sensors make use RS-232 (Serial Data Protocol), and the most common configuration to be found is 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 Stop Bit and No Parity – as we have experienced in previous examples (RFID & Bluetooth). At a minimum, serial communication requires at least the following connections TX, RX, VCC and GND between your sensor and microcontroller – GPS Receivers are no different.