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User:Go2sk

2009-05-26T18:57:40Z

Sirena:

<Mid-term Proposal> 
"The sound aid eyeglass for blind" 
The object that I am going to control is an eyeglass. My project is a distance cognoscible eyeglass for blind. 
The Infrared Range Sensor on the glass will read the distance between obstacles and blind, and gives warning sounds to them. 

There would be two elements : one senses the range between obstacles and users, the other one is a speaker. 
The Infrared Range Sensor will be attached on the front frame of the glass. 
The blind will be noticed by the sound through the speaker which will be mounted on the side of the glass frame. 
The three different warning sounds will be set on each range. 

I like the concept of the project because it communicates with social environments and it might help certain group of people. 
For this time, I will be focused on the context and the process of the work how well the external electronic equipments 
communicate with the object. For the future work, I would like to consider the design of the object 
along with the parts that I will use for this project.

[[Image:sketch.jpg]]
[[Image:elements.jpg]]

[hi sukyeong <3]

User:Sirena

2009-05-26T18:44:48Z

Sirena:

Sirena's Page

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tweenbots (featured in MAKE) http://www.tweenbots.com/

I like this project because it converts a simple robot into a social project. While I'd like to do something more complex, I think this is an interesting idea to build off of. It'd be interesting to have a robot with sensors so that it does not have navigational issues, and perhaps a built-in wireless camera for public surveillance to see how people interact with the robot. (or perhaps no camera at all) I think it'd be interesting to make it interactive with sensors also, so that it can respond to the public or setting. For example if the noise level reaches a certain point it will play music, and if someone picks it up it will start flashing lights, etc.

Arduino Robot Tutorial http://letsmakerobots.com/node/2164 (refer to above)

and something interesting...
The Beat Dress: http://www.we-make-money-not-art.com/archives/2007/09/remember-my-pos.php

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Project Proposal (updated 05.06.2009)

diagram thus far: [[Image:Sirena_ung_toaster.jpg]]

resource for liquid crystal screen:
https://applyonline.communitycollege.net/studentappview.cfm

As the diagram details (though my handwriting is quite messy), I want to have a toaster that has a face that will alter expressions depending on whether it is idle, toasting, or done toasting (maybe more expressions, and possibly more functions and/or sensors) When the item is done toasting, the toaster will run away from the user (who will probably be half asleep in the morning and have to chase down their food).

I'm not yet sure how I will determine the modes (when it is idle, toasting and done/running) I'm not keen on a temperature sensor... maybe infrared? I suppose it might also depend on whether there are LED's on the toaster. The mode for running can be determined via programming I'm sure (if after toasting mode -> idle then run "runaway code"). Must think more about sensors. In the meantime more random diagrams because I'm a very visual person and they help me brainstorm.

battery source: well a runaway toaster can't exactly be stuck on a cord right? well i suppose it can, but kind of defeats the point.

so things to keep in mind....http://www.donrowe.com/inverters/inverter_faq.html#what_it_does

also for running into walls potential resources or similar things...
[http://www.amazon.com/Soda-Can-Robot-Bug-Robug/dp/B000RN6CDO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1241548583&sr=1-3 Soda Can Rebug]
[http://www.amazon.com/Toysmith-7748-Smart-Robot-Science/dp/B001F90NXE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1241548742&sr=1-4 Smart Robot]

another diagram so far: [[Image:Sirena_ung_toaster2.jpg]]

Project Progress (updated 05.26.2009)

Final: Tuesday June 9, 12pm-3pm

So far I have gotten the switch to function on the toaster using a photoresistor. I've purchased and soldered wires to the dot matrix LED's but have yet to make efficient experimentation with lighting up a face. I've also gotten an RC car to take apart. It's fairly easy to remove the top if I remove the screws underneath. I'm not yet sure how I will attach these to the toaster and I might have to get materials to make a base (for aesthetics, and to hide all the wiring...and probably have to get anyway, the way I'm working with the wheels right now XD)

p.s. in case i did not mention, the issue of the toaster being plugged in will be resolved by letting it either 1. unplug itself if the motors/servos are strong enough or 2. let it get stuck and 3. the cord is rather short, so I might need an extension cord, but. we shall see.

I need to get # 1 LN2803 (NPN transistor array), # 1 4017 (decade counter) and. batteries. several of them.

AND. I MUST BUY POPTARTS. FOR THE TOASTER TO KIDNAP. YAY. <3

more resources: DOT MATRIX: http://wiki.roberttwomey.com/index.php?title=Week_Z

and Micro RC Stuff: http://www.instructables.com/id/Micro-RC-Car-Teardown/

more random about motors: http://letsmakerobots.com/node/2164

User:Sirena

2009-05-26T18:42:09Z

Sirena:

User:Sirena

2009-05-07T07:21:29Z

Sirena:

User:Sirena

2009-05-06T06:39:26Z

Sirena:

File:Sirena ung toaster2.jpg

2009-05-06T06:36:34Z

Sirena: Sirena Ung. Runaway Toaster. Very vague diagram so far because I haven't figure out how to make it work yet XD

Sirena Ung. Runaway Toaster. Very vague diagram so far because I haven't figure out how to make it work yet XD

User:Sirena

2009-05-06T06:00:00Z

Sirena:

File:Sirena ung toaster.jpg

2009-05-06T05:56:31Z

Sirena: Sirena Ung. May 5, 2009. Runaway Toaster Proposal Diagram.

Sirena Ung. May 5, 2009. Runaway Toaster Proposal Diagram.

Classes/2009/VIS147B

2009-05-05T08:56:12Z

Sirena:

Spring 2009 - Vis 147B

Robert Twomey

rtwomey@ucsd.edu

My work: http://roberttwomey.com

I also work at the Experimental Game Lab
(http://www.experimentalgamelab.net/)

Office Hours: Thursdays 4-5pm, electronics lab (VAF 106)

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Chris Head

[http://gubbish.org gubbish.org]

chead@ucsd.edu

Office Hours: Email! Atkinson Hall 2503

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[[Image:freeduino.jpg]] [[Image:Fk_schematic2 L.jpg|400px|thumb]]
[http://www.atmel.com/dyn/resources/prod_documents/doc8025.pdf datasheet (400+ pages)]

USB powered microprocessor

== Quick Links ==

* Interfacing to hardware http://www.arduino.cc/playground/

== Curriculum ==

=== Week 1 - Intro/Assembly===

* Introduction
* Assemble your Freeduino:
** INSTRUCTIONS: http://mcukits.com/2009/03/12/assembling-the-freeduino-board-kit/
** verify values of resistors and capacitors (see charts in Practical Electronics for Inventors)
** check polarity (+/-) on capacitors, LEDs
** care with soldering
* Download and install Arduino 0015 software: http://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
* Assignment: Assembled, functioning Freeduino, communicating with computer, able to upload test sketches, before next class.
* NOTE: We have a newer, beefier processor than the original Arduino. You need to tell the Arduino software this.
** (if you had problems uploading, this may have been why)
**In the Arduino software, under Tools->Board, select the Duemilanove w/ Atmega 328.

=== Week 2 - Digital input/output ===
Week 2 Lab: [[basic_digital]]

* USES OF THE ARDUINO ON THE WEB:
** to make a 3d scanner http://hackedgadgets.com/2009/04/02/3d-arduino-scanner/
** with 2 servos (to be demonstrated), and an IR range-finder: http://www.acroname.com/robotics/parts/R144-GP2Y0A02YK.html
* Have you seen anything you like?

=== Week 3 - PWM, Analog Input/Output ===
* lights, fading
* sounds, tone generation
* Basic motor control (DC motors) see week 5
[[Week 3 Lab]]

=== Week 4 - Interfacing ===
* Serial Interface
* Processing, MaxMSP, and many more.
* Computer -> Arduino
* Arduino -> Computer
[[Week 4 Lab]]

=== Week 5 - Catchup / Oscilloscope / Your own projects ===
* Discuss homework.
* The Oscilloscope (Ah-ha!)
* Wikis (take it away Chris)
* HOMEWORK: Look on-line to find an interesting project someone has made with an Arduino. Register for this Wiki (instructions below), and post a link to the project you found, along with a short paragraph describing your interest in the project. PLEASE WRITE A PARAGRAPH describing your interest in the project, what aspects are relevant to your own possible final project, etc.

Places to look for projects:
* http://www.instructables.com/
* http://makezine.com/
* http://turbulence.org/
* http://www.we-make-money-not-art.com/
* http://www.rhizome.org/
* all of the NYU Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) yearly shows...
** http://itp.nyu.edu/shows/spring2009/

=== Week 6 - Enclosures, Linkages, Framing ===
* Made in a dorm room...
* Made in a machine shop...
* Made in an art studio
** Tim Hawkinson
* Where are you?
* Context
*Taking control of...
** the robosapien http://www.arduino.cc/playground/Main/RoboSapienIR
** control a clock http://www.cibomahto.com/2008/03/controlling-a-clock-with-an-arduino/
** http://www.arduino.cc/playground/Code/ID12
* Input devices
** large foam dance pads (3x3') approx $10 at frys. http://shop4.frys.com/search?search_type=regular&sqxts=1&query_string=dance+pad&cat=0&submit.x=0&submit.y=0
* Arduino on the ethernet
** http://arduino.cc/en/Guide/ArduinoEthernetShield
* Bluetooth
** http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=158
* Servo Control
[[Image:SERVO.JPG|200px]]
* L293 http://www.st.com/stonline/books/pdf/docs/1328.pdf
** http://gestaltung.fh-wuerzburg.de/blogs/exint_ws06/?p=505
* LCDs
** http://www.arduino.cc/playground/Code/LCD

=== Week 7-10 TBD, Towards Final Projects ===
* Designing a circuit in Eagle CAD
* Etching your own PCB
* Advanced interfaces: Zigbee, Bluetooth, Ethernet.

=== No Final Project! ===

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== Grading ==
* 60% Final Project
** Proposal
** Fabrication
** Documentation
* 10 % Attendance
* 30 % Assignments (weekly)
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== Links ==
* Good classes at the NYU Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP): ITP Physical Computing
** http://itp.nyu.edu/physcomp/Tutorials/Tutorials
** http://itp.nyu.edu/physcomp/Parts/ComputerStoreKits
** http://itp.nyu.edu/physcomp/Intro/HomePage

== Hardware ==
=== Resources ===
Playground
[http://www.arduino.cc/playground/ http://www.arduino.cc/playground/]

Interfacing with hardware:
http://www.arduino.cc/playground/Main/InterfacingWithHardware

Forums:
http://www.arduino.cc/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl

=== Main Board ===

Many different options. All share a common programming environment, common code, and a similar physical layout. The board we are using does not require an external USB adaptor, which means all we need to do to program (and power) it is to plug it into the computer with a USB cable.

Here are some of the variants:

*Arduino
** Arduino Duemilanove http://moderndevice.com/diecimila.shtml
* Freeduinos
** http://www.freeduino.org/buy.html
** http://www.hvwtech.com/products_view.asp?ProductID=682
** http://www.nkcelectronics.com/freeduino-arduino-diecimila-compatible-board-complete-kit.html
**http://mcukits.com/2009/03/12/assembling-the-freeduino-board-kit/
* Bare Bones Freeduinos
** Bare Bones Board http://moderndevice.com/index.shtml
** Readlly Bare Bones Board http://moderndevice.com/RBBB_revB.shtml
** require external USB adapter
* Off-board Serial
** FTDI breakout board (with DTR reset) http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8772
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[[User:Chead/Project Example | How to create a project page]]

== Students Pages ==

[[Robert's page]]

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[[User:Chead/final_project | Chris's final project template]]

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[[Micha's page]]

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[[User:Mchoy | Mchoy's page]]

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[[User: Braden | Braden's page]]

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[[User: Bumblebeezz89 | Stephanie's page]]

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[[User:Johnleeim | John's page]]

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[[User:Jane| Jane's page]]

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[[User:Shani| Shani's Page]]

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[[User:Ben| Ben's Page]]

[[User:Ginge| Ginge's Page]]

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[[User:Cecilyrk| Cecily's Page]]

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[[User:CassandraMartell| Cassandra Martell's page]]

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[[User:Dmtdreamer| Patrick's Page]]
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[[User:Sirena| Sirena's Page]]

User:Sirena

2009-05-05T08:54:27Z

Sirena: New page: Sirena's Page --- tweenbots (featured in MAKE) http://www.tweenbots.com/ I like this project because it converts a simple robot into a social project. While I'd like to do something mor...