This project consisted of creating a “talking scale” for our client, Justin. This project in particular featured building an assistive device for a client, building off our prior…
For this project we had a client with a physical disability with whom we had to work with to come up with a solution to a problem they…
Matthew Wagner, Serena Ying, Yuqi (Alice) Zhou for Brenda 1. Introduction For our final project, we were tasked to work with a client to develop a personal…
This project is about creating an assisstive device for somebody with a disability. In this class, we collaborated with disabled people to gain an understanding of not just…
Throughout this course we develop physical and digital creation skills and put them to the test improving people’s quality of life. This team project is an assistive device…
Introduction: This project is done with the intent of creating an assistive device for a client who faces certain challenges, and to start it off, an interview was…
Introduction We are Team Dates which includes, Ronald, Sohye, and David, and for our final project for intro to physical computing we are working with Kyle, a disabled…
Introduction The objective of this project is to design a product for a client with physical disabilities. We (Team Prunes) set up a meeting with our client, Dave,…
A brief introduction: For our Physical Computing final project, we (Team Figs: John, Julia, and Shenai) met with our client, Justin, in order to interview him regarding what…
Introduction We are Team Pomegranates (Matt, Serena, and Alice) taking Intro to Physical Computing. For our final project, we are working with our client Brenda, a person with…
For this project I made a device that will record the measurements you take on an lcd screen using a string wound around a rotary encoder. Overview: This…
Description This “Out the Door Cabinet” is a cabinet that reminds me to take all the items inside the cabinet with me every time I leave my apartment,…
An handy set of programmable keys to keep your most used functions within reach. Photos: Process Photos: Decision Points: Wiring Strategy A critical consideration when designing a custom…
A device that opens and closes the blinds automatically depending on how bright it is outside. Process Images Discussion After reflecting with my friend about all we had…
Overview This project is meant to remind you on an interval to take your medication, but also let you know whether or not you have taken medication already…
The “Mooonster Timer Box” functions as a timer for a quick sketch/timed exam session. Images Video Demonstration of the Usage * Timer has been sped up for demo…
A reusable to do list that resets itself every morning to help you keep track of your daily tasks. Photos Process: Decision Points One of the biggest decision…
Overview An accessory to an alarm clock which prints out nice quotes in response to sensing the sound of an alarm. A more in-depth video of the full…
This device works to hold my phone while I am studying or doing work, preventing me from distracting myself by using my phone while I should be focusing…
Overview “Task Buddy” is a Tamagotchi-style daily task manager, where completing daily tasks contributes to the overall health of a virtual, portable pet. Usage Videos Idle animation while…
Highlighted Part Item in Action Decisions that affected Output The first big decision that changed the outcome significantly was the change from…
Overview This device guides my breath with the box breathing technique through both visual (the LED lights) and auditory (steel tongue drum tones) channels. Moving Image: Power on….
Dental Routine Timer: The assistive device made is a device that times and keeps the user on track with three steps of a typical dental routine: Brushing their…
Overview This device reminds a user to not use their phone as frequently by allowing the user to set a timer for how long they’d like to put…
Project 1: A Double Transducer: Position to Brightness Peter Heo, John Hewitt, Evangeline Mensah-Agyekum Gallery Progress Images Discussion In terms of difficulty, the brainstorming was one…
Our project was to create a double Tansducer that converted a magnetic field strength to a printed color output. To accomplish this, we chose two middle steps to…
Alice’s Board Video of working machine: when rotational speed is at its highest, the propeller spins fast and presses down on the force sensor a lot, which translates…
Description This project is a double transducer that takes a rotational position (0-90) as input and produces a frequency of tapping (20-60 taps per min) as output. The…
Color to Rotational Position Our double transducer took color as an input, transforming it into rotational position. The first part is the color sensor (at the top of…
Description A button is on the left edge of the board. In the center, there is a motor, a rubber band with a piece…
Images & Videos Description The photoresistor reads light brightness and sends the information to the servo motor which rotates in both directions. The motor turns based on the…