Physical Computing

Week 1:

In 2003 Hernando Barragándeveloped Wiring during his MA whilst at the Interaction Design Institute Ivrea in Italy studying under Massimo Banziand Casey Reas.
Uses a programming environment very similar to Arduino and Processing. Made for creative coding to interact with.

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In this session we were introduced to the Arduino kits and how the circiut works (Source 1). We experimented with LED's and swicthes and learnt how to control the speed at which they could flash.We were also introduced to the Arduino coding software (source 2) which allowed us to code our circuit in whatever way we wanted. There you are able to change the speed of flashes the lights do per second and magange the whole board.

3D Printing: 

We also were introduced to 3D printing and a programme called Doodled. There you are able to draw things free hand and turn them into a 3D design. Tinkercad is another software that is used to construct and print 3D images.

We were shown a demonstration of a vinyl cutter and its functions. It is able to draw and replicate, as well as writing and letters. You are also able to score lines in order to help folding, this can be very helpful for mini projects.


Week 2:

In this session we had a deeper look into how the Arduino worked as well as circuits and bulbs.

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LED's: Electricity can only flow one way through them. They have have polarity, meaning they have a positive/anode and a negative/cathode side to them.

Resistors: Resistors resistthe flow of current, They slow downthe electrons moving across them (removing energy), Resistanceis measured in Ohms, They are color-coded.

Resistors restrict the flow of electric current. They may be connected either way round. Their values are normally shown using coloured bands.




Week 3: Mini Project

For our mini project we decided to target our product towards young children. Our idea is to construct a small bedside lamp consisting of multiple LED's and a switch in order to make it interactive. We will also either 3D print or laser cut patterns on for the outer part f the lamp meaning once the LED's inside are switched on the patterns will be projected onto the wall in the form of a shadow.

                                                     Images that inspired our product:

I have decided to make this lamp as my final piece for Developing Contemporary Meida Practice. See( Final Piece - Physical Computing Lamp) post.