Description: Physical Computing is an approach to learning how humans communicate through computers that starts by considering how humans express themselves physically. In this course, we take the human body as a given, and attempt to design computing applications within the limits of its expression. To realize this goal, you’ll learn how a computer converts [...]
Tag Archives: controller design
Intro Arduino workshop Atelier Nord
31-Jan-109vdc
30-Aug-07For Harvestworks‘ ‘Who is in Control‘ symposium, I was asked to perform. Taking into account the nature of the meeting, I created a performance rig that was variously under my control, and not. It consisted of an audio circuit, primarily made of a 555 timer, a bunch of capacitors and resistors, powered off a 9vold [...]
Magtavox
29-Aug-07The Magtavox (seen above in a very rough sketch) was an idiosyncratic audio/video controller. Unfortunately the piece was destroyed before adequate documentation was made, but it was comprised of 5 ribbon sensors (made from scratch), metal tubing, poker buttons, and a fair amount of wood. It looked like it belonged next to a moonshine distillery. [...]