Interactive Devices

After the Initial concept, I’ve 3D modeled the Laser mount and Photoresistor mount.

And after the Laser mount was done and working great, I went ahead to print the Photo Resistor mount.

It is designed to hold the photo resistor and allow the connector of each Photoresistor to be protruded out so that I could solder the circuit with the pull Read more →

Marc Owens Avatar Machine 2010 Costume and Video

Of all the items presented in the exhibit, the one that intrigued me the most, in concept was the avatar machine exhibit by Marc Owens. Although I wasn’t able to try the rig myself. I was able to understand how it functions.

Avatar machine is basically a video camera attached to the back of Read more →

https://youtu.be/CRQc6YRAgVQ

Bird by MUV Interactive is a wearable controller that looks like a cross between a presentation clicker and a finger pulse oximeter. This works with a  receiver that is plugged in via USB, the system then can read the Bird wearer’s hand position, direction, movement, and even posture. It can also receive voice commands. Additionally, using projection technology, it is Read more →

The code was relatively easy to understand and I got it from adafruit.

One of the major problems I face is the sensitivity of the sensor. It took me 5 hours just to get it to work. I didn’t know that I should let to ‘rest’ for 30 seconds to 1 minute before trying to trigger it. After testing to Read more →

Timeline: [101017] – Proposal & First Prototype (this post) [181017] – Initial Wiring [201017] – Input Speech & Output LED [231017] – Speaker Test & Output Synthesizer [061117] – Soldering & Final Paper Prototype [141117] – Laser Cutting & Assembling [161117] – Finalizing [171117] – Final Project Documentation

Access to Proposal Presentation https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6wUx1RMq_4dRE91NEFUa0oxUTg

Project Context Remember those moments when your Read more →

For the semester project, i am planning to make a tree that looks at people that approach it.

I’ll intend to use the i-cube X with small geared motor to facilitate the free rotation of the tree.

Optical sensors or Distance sensors which have an effective range of 80cm should be adequate to detect nearby people.

The diagram below is a simplified version Read more →

Mobility + Social I have been having difficulties trying to think of an idea related to social networking and mobility. I find this an interesting topic because many of us use our mobile devices all day (almost) to connect with people. I asked if there are any other forms of communication that will help you connect with people without using our Read more →

Working Title: Pictoloc

For the final project, I am interested in creating a new locking device that requires a pictorial key in order for you to unlock the locking mechanism. This idea came from my ongoing research presentation on house apparatus where I will be discussing about ‘Smart Home’.

We normally get home security systems that require us to use a combination Read more →

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21oX8r6wPds

The first idea would be to design a touch based instrument, which is a set of makey makey sensors rigged to a t-shirt. The idea would be to turn the individual into the instrument. Other alternatives include a set of controllers which would be rigged to an MP3 player. The reason why this may be useful is because it eliminates Read more →

Motorized drink holder

Smart Home Device – A robotic drink holder that “serves” your cup of drink to you, based on your command.

Meant to use on a table or bed, when user is doing their work. The user will be able to customise the command for their drink to be served to them. If not, they can use a Read more →