This week
- Completed my first attempt at sewing a jacket (see above)
- Ordered: Fabric, pulse sensor, LEDs, LED string lights
Monthly Archives: November 2013
Reminder
By midnight tonight, you should have two project posts. The first post is a description of your project, and the second post should be a status/progress report. Be sure to tag your posts in the Projects category. I will make a new category for your project after your first post.
Also, Justin Anderson from WARF will be in class in Tuesday. Be sure to think through any questions about intellectual property you would like to ask him.
Glove as an interface – Week 1 – progress report
We got the gloves. (Thanks Jessica)
We ordered these parts:
– Bluetooth Mate Silver $39.95
– QTC $14 (Thanks Nathan)
– Serial Enabled 16×2 LCD – White on Black 5V (for testing purpose)$24.95
– wires $5
– Battery $1.5
– All the materials are estimated to be arrived by Wed Nov 6th.
– We will test our code on UNO for this week.
– We have to fugue out something for flexible screen/LED
– We will put the sensors and wires inside the glove liners.
– Next week we will work on the signaling part (with QTC)
Cheers,
hydro arm shiver
Description
This forearm band is to measure physical activity while swimming laps. LEDs are turned on and accumulated as the workout goes longer.
Inspiration
The Nike Fuelband is the main inspiration for the project, except since that product is not waterproof, that is where this project takes over.
Project Materials and Cost
fabric – $15
accelerometer – $15
lilypad – $60
waterproofing resin – $20
waterproof USB – $15
Steps/Timeline
- acquire materials
- convert Nike Fuel points to water activity
- test waterproofing methods for circuitry
- code with accelerometer
- test motion capture with swimming motions
- construct arm band
- prepare materials, like a fish tank, for presentation
Backup Plan
Put entire electronic housing in waterproof pouch if resin system fails.
Light up Scarf
Description:
A scarf that functions as your typical scarf would with the addition of a light up component for safety after dusk.
Inspiration:
Hani Rashid:
Architect that creates luminous buildings focusing mostly on organic shapes.
Materials and Costs:
Yarn: $30 dollars
Lily Tiny: $75 dollars
Steps/Timeline:
Nov 9: Loom in process of being threaded
Nov 13: Scarf will be completely woven
Nov 15: Begin application of LilyTiny’s
Nov 22: Begin coding process for alternating pattern on scarf
Nov 29: Perform final touches for the coding side
Nov 30: Have scarf finished
Back Up Plan:
Sew less LilyTiny’s on, if there is not enough power to turn them all on.
Robe a la Foudre
Statement of Purpose:
The intended outcome for this project is to create an 18th century-style gown that is designed to look like a lightning storm. Lighting and electronics will be incorporated in a more subtle and comprehensive manner in order to surprise the viewer with the full function of the piece. I would also like to incorporate a performance aspect, where the intensity of the “storm” is influenced by the gestures and movement of the wearer.
Project Materials:
- Wool felt
- Ultra bright white LEDs
- Arduino
- Conductive thread or ribbon
- Accelerometers
- Lithium ion batteries
Project Steps:
Garment
- Pattern gown
- Dye wool roving
- Make felted panels
- Assemble gown
- Insert electronics
Electronics
- Write “lightning” simulator program
- Plan wiring/lighting schematics
- Determine power needs
- Assemble lighting arrays
Concepts to Master:
- Wool dyeing
- Wet felting
- Randomization programming
- Use of accelerometer data
- Programming and powering large quantities of LEDs via Arduino
- Efficient and effective wiring schemes
Proposed Calendar:
Week 1
- Begin patterning gown
- Order wool & dye
- Begin work on “lightning” program
Week 2
- Finish patterning gown
- Continue work on “lightning” program
Week 3
- Dye wool
- Continue work on “lightning” program
- Order electronic components
Week 4
- Begin felting
- Start working with accelerometers
Week 5
- Finish felting
- Complete Arduino programming
Weeks 6-8
- Sew gown
- Assemble and test electronics
- Insert electronics into gown
Smart Jacket
Description:
- A jacket equipped with lighting elements for increased visibility at night.
- It will also warn the wearer of activity close behind them such as another runner, biker, or car.
- The jacket will also collect and display biometric data.
Inspiration – Combining elements for some of the following existing products:
- Reflective gear
- Nike Flash (reflective glass beaded material)
- Nike Fuel Band
- Heart Rate Monitor
Materials and Costs
- Fabric: $60
- LEDs: $10
- LED string lights: $20
- Pulse Sensor: $25
- Proximity Sensor: $28
- Accelerometer: $15
Concept Art
Steps/Timeline
- Construct Jacket – Finish by Nov. 25
- Circuit lighting elements – Finish by Nov. 18
- Add proximity sensor – Finish by Nov. 25
- Add heart rate monitor – Finish by Dec. 2
- Add accelerator – Finish by Dec. 9
Backup Plan
- Decrease the amount of features incorporated in the jacket
- Add features to an existing jacket