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For the recitation we learnt how to use actuators and mechanisms in a practical manner. The main components we used were a stepper motor, L293D chip (H-bridge) and the Arduino Uno kit. The task in the recitation was to make a mechanism out of cardboard. To take on this challenge My partner and I broke … Continue reading Actuators and Mechanisms

So, I’m an avid gym goer and I love to lift weights. It takes me back to my high school days when I used to train intense gym sessions with my rugby teammates. Every time I go I always feel good after, it has never failed me. One of the most essential things if not … Continue reading Project proposal

 For our group research project we got inspired by the story titled “The Veldt”. In this story it tells the story of a family who live in a house operated entirely by AI. It even had a virtual room that can simulate any environment to extraordinary precision. While in the room you could even feel … Continue reading Group Research Project

In todays recitation we focused on sensors. We  ran an experiment where we used a tilt sensors to count the repetitions and output the information. The code I used for this task to take place involved a variety of steps. Firstly, the goal of the code was:  Count the curls, adding one to its value … Continue reading Sensors

In today’s recitation we received an introduction to the basic function of Arduino and how it works. we started off by receiving a kit that has all the essentials and equipment that will be required programming with Arduino. The first task we had was to create the “Fade” circuit and run. This was first done … Continue reading Arduino Basics

The Veldt- This story is about characters who are living in a technologically advanced household. This house does all the tasks by itself. The most impressive thing about it was the environment simulator that could simulate any thought. The house simulated Africa. They had a traumatic moment where a lion attack was simulated and this … Continue reading Project Assignment: Read

Interaction What is interaction? After following some of the readings especially Crawford, I was able to formulate some of my own conclusions on what I think interaction means. Interaction is two parties or people thinking, speaking and listening to each other. The effectiveness of the interaction depends on how well these three components all work … Continue reading Project Assignment: Step 1

This was my first Interaction lab class. In it there was a focus on physical computing which by definition is, building interactive physical systems by the use of software and hardware that can sense and respond to the analog world. The reason I think we learnt this is because we are expanding and exploring different … Continue reading Electronics and Soldering

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