Wearables#
November 8th, 2022
Introduction (10 min)#
- What does it mean to be wearable? What factors and variables must we take into consideration?
- (Show projects related to agenda)
Actuators (70 min)#
- What are different types of outputs? How do we control them? What are transducers?
- Visual
- LEDs
- Neopixels
- Optical fibers
- Thermochromic ink + heated circuit/code
- Sound
- Fabric speakers + amplifier circuits/code
- Motion
- Shape memory alloy + high load circuit/code
- Flip dot
- Flapping wing
- Mini vibration motors
- Powering circuits
ATtiny (50- 60 min)#
- Intro - miniaturizing, pinout, etc
- Programming the ATtiny
- Touch/sensor circuit (the same one I did at the workshop)
- Sound circuit with stretch sensor
- EMF detector / audio / vibration / LED
- Antennas-code
- Focus here - different ranges of different fractal designs
eTextile Tools (10 min)#
- Why create tools to support your practice
- Pin probes
- Continuity testers
- Measuring resistance
Weekly Assignment#
Visit the handbook to see the assignment criteria for this class.