Recitation 2: Arduino Basics

In our second recitation, we received our own Arduino and soldering tool kit; then, we had an individual hands-on exploration with Arduino. We had our first experience connecting some relatively more complex circuits and had a glimpse of the joy of working with electricity and Arduino.  Circuit 1: Fade In this circuit, the Arduino coding Continue reading Recitation 2: Arduino Basics

Group Research Project 2: Three Interactive Artifacts

Newton’s Sleep – Emotion Tracker In the story, when the teenage girl, Esther, was sixteen, ‘her temper was pretty moody.’ It was mentioned that ‘Ike couldn’t seem to say much lately without her jumping him.’. Usually, Ike did not understand her hostile and sometimes aggressive behavior. Inspired by this, I have an idea of an Emotion Continue reading Group Research Project 2: Three Interactive Artifacts

Recitation 1: Electronics & Soldering

The first Interaction Lab recitation started with the introduction to the basics of identifying components, connecting electric circuits, and soldering. We used the materials shown on the picture below: Circuit 1: Door Bell The aim of this circuit is to make the speaker makes noise when pushing the button switch. Components: 12 volt power supply: Continue reading Recitation 1: Electronics & Soldering

Group Research Project 1: My Definition of ‘Interaction’

My Definition Interaction is a mutual exchange of information between two or more actors through the fundamental process of input (to receive information through senses), process (to contemplate information and develop response), and output (to deliver the processed information through expression such as speaking or body gestures). A crucial factor about ‘Interaction’ is that the Continue reading Group Research Project 1: My Definition of ‘Interaction’