Physical Computing Reference Guide

This section constitutes the ‘textbook’ for the course, with a collection of notes on theory, practice, and related work. The Sample CircuitPython Code and Sample Mechanical Designs appear in their own separate sections for clarity.

• Electronics
  • Summary Guide: Basic Circuits
  • Electronic Schematics
  • Voltage Dividers
  • Electrical Safety
• Programming
  • Summary Guide: Arduino Microcontrollers
  • Introduction to the Arduino
  • Summary Guide: Computation and Behavior
• Mechanical Engineering
  • Summary Guide: Mechanism
  • Actuators
  • Timing Belt Guide
  • Flat-Pack Joinery
• Systems Engineering
  • System Design Prompts
• Signal Processing
  • Case Study: Sonar Range Input Signal Processing
• Related Work
  • Marble Machines
  • Physical Computing Projects
  • Videos of Related Work
  • Other Tutorials and Guides
  • Other Academic Programs
• Miscellanous Guides
  • Tips and Tricks
  • Ideation and Brainstorming
  • Arduino Coding Style Guide