Presentation I gave on the construction of my Baroesque Barometric Skirt at Smart Textiles Salon at the MIAT Museum on June 6th 2013.

1. Baroesque Barometric Skirt
Visualising Physiological & Environmental Data Together
Smart Textiles Salon 2013
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2. Hello!
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3. I’m an avid self-tracker and fan of
sensors!
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4. I use all sorts of sensors…
EEG (Electroencephalography), GSR (Galvanic Skin Response), magnometer, temperature,
proximity, light, movement, barometric (temp, altitude, pressure)
Images: Sensors: Seeed Studio & Sparkfun, MindWave Mobile, Rain Ashford

5. I use sensors and other electronics to create interactive wearables and art
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6. Soldering whilst wearing Necomimi brainwave cat ears
I’m interested in…
 Social interaction – formal and informal
events where one is put on the spot/
excruciating circumstances: networking,
bars, clubs, meet ups, introductions,
conferences, etc.
Building multi-sensor wearables which
output data on the wearer’s physiological
signs comprised of various components
such as:
 a logging device
 sensors – tracking physiological signs:
EEG, GSR, heart rate, accelerometer,
temperature, etc.
 Actuators
 C code / algorithms
To be…
 Visually reactive
 Sonically reactive
 Might record sound / display feedback
from user
 camera
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7. For me, the availability of sewable electronic & e-textiles has revolutionised the way I and
many artists & designers work…
Images: LilyPad Arduino + accessories, Adafruit Flora pics by Rain Ashford,
LilyPad Dev kit by Protosnap, Sensors: Seeed Studio & Sparkfun

8. …I enjoy incorporating the technology
into the design
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9. Baroesque Barometric Skirt
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10. Baroesque Barometric Skirt: pattern & sewing
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11. Baroesque Barometric Skirt: design & painting
Influences: Japanese painting / Okami game characters
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12. Baroesque Barometric Skirt: circuit prototyping
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13. Baroesque Barometric Skirt: breadboard to stripboard
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14. Baroesque Barometric Skirt: detachable electronics apron
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15. Baroesque Barometric Skirt
Sensors:
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 Pressure
 Altitude
 Environment temp
 My temp
°C (Celcius), Pa (Pascal) and m (meter)

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Displays environmental & physiological data °C (Celcius), Pa (Pascal) and m (meter)
Baroesque Barometric Skirt
(Low) Blue / Cyan / White / Green / Yellow / Magenta / Red (High)

17. Images: Rain Ashford
Displays environmental & physiological data °C (Celcius),
Pa (Pascal) and m (meter)
Baroesque Barometric Skirt: Code

18. Images: Rain Ashford
Displays environmental & physiological data °C
(Celcius), Pa (Pascal) and m (meter)Baroesque Barometric Skirt: data

19. Baroesque Barometric Skirt: Challenges
 Design of skirt
 Choice of fabric
 Weight of components
 Batteries: weight & longevity
 Design of code / algorithm
 Washability
 Design of circuitry & craft of electronics
 Flexibility of RGB LED strip
 Extraction & visualisation of meaningful data
 Aesthetics of garment & electronics
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20. Thank you for your attention!
@Rainycat
http://rainycatz.wordpress.com
Rain Ashford 2013