For the weekly update posts, please address the following questions:
- What did you do this week? [Include image(s)]
- Describe the problems you encountered
- Describe the successes you had
- Are you on schedule?
- What do you plan to do next week?
Week 1 progress
This week was a struggle but I got some stuff done.
I have ordered my accelerometer and colored LEDs
i have extensively narrowed fabric choices down from swatches i have
Nathan and Kevin have helped me make my project more ambitious with the use of 4 or 6 magnet terminals as a way to effectively “waterproof” my unit, but allow it to communicate and charge with the outside world.
Most importantly, today I had a nice swim for research and collected a sample of genuine SERF pool water.
Goal for this next week is to post the weekly update on time.
-Zach
Week 1
Started patterning. Fabric above is hand dyed silk used for the train of the skirt.
EL Dress
Description:
Fitted structured dress with a long train. EL wire is used to outline the silhouette and emphasizing two different style lines as well as illuminate inserts from underneath. There will be two different style lines that will be illuminated at different times. This dress is meant to be seen in a fashion show or installation atmosphere
Inspiration:
Fast and Furious cars are my main inspiration. The sleek lines of the car are mimicked in the outlining of the style lines and the silhouette. Fast and Furious cars are illuminated from underneath, which will be mimicked in the inserts.
Plan:
-Pattern
-Sew dress
-Couch EL wire onto dress on both inside and outside. (there will be a lining)
-Power it through battery pack under train in back of the dress
-Program EL wire with the arduino to turn different style lines on and off.
–There will be two different sets of style lines
Back up Plan:
If all else fails, I will only illuminate one set of style lines.
Calendar:
-Week one
-Patterning
-Play with el wire and figure out how much I will need
-Week two
-Start sewing and ordering el wire
-Week three
-Continue sewing and start couching on el wire
-Week four
-Finish couching on el wire and start programing
-Week five-eight
-Finish programing and start making sure everything is working
-Make sure that lights stay on for a long time
Moneo: Day 4
Gallery
This gallery contains 5 photos.
Did a lot of reading about connecting SD flash card to an Arduino Got the first box of parts from SparkFun See all the unpacking photos below:
Smart Jacket – Week 1 Update
This week
- Completed my first attempt at sewing a jacket (see above)
- Ordered: Fabric, pulse sensor, LEDs, LED string lights
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.