An introduction to ph

1. Hello Etsy Labs!
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2. We’re Method
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3. Method
We are a design & innovation
consultancy. We solve business
challenges through design
thinking and create inspired
products, services and brands.
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5. San Francisco
New York
London

6. We brainstorm.

7. We collaborate.

8. We ideate.

9. We create.

10. And we explore.

15. What is
physical computing?
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16. Physical Computing is the digital
meeting the physical.
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17. Through software and code, we can
elicit analog and reactive responses
from hardware.
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18. We can communicate between the
computer and hardware, opening up
greater possibilities.
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19. Introducing
the Arduino

20. Arduino is an open-source electronics
prototyping platform based on flexible,
easy-to-use hardware and software.
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21. There are different types of Arduino,
designed specifically for varying
projects. They can be miniature, round,
and flexible.
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22. The microcontroller on the board is
programmed using the Arduino
programming language, which is based
on Processing.
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23. In simple terms, the code controls the
output, allowing us to communicate
between the computer and Arduino,
opening up greater possibilities.
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24. in a nutshell...
sensor
READS
provides actionable input
from the environment
CODE
tells it how to behave actuator
laptop ACTIVATES
causes a physical effect
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25. in a nutshell...
READS
provides actionable input
from the environment
CODE
tells it how to behave
ACTIVATES
causes a physical effect
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26. How is physical computing
being used?
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27. Physical computing is being
utilized by designers, artists, and
technologists to create reactive
and interactive products.
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28. health
social/play
protection
modularity
flexibility
adaptability
awareness
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29. health
social/play
protection
modularity
flexibility
adaptability
awareness
Play: Wearables Confidential 29

30. health
social/play
protection
modularity
flexibility
adaptability
awareness
Play: Wearables Confidential 30

31. health
social/play
protection
modularity
flexibility
adaptability
awareness
Play: Wearables Confidential 31

32. health
social/play
protection
modularity
flexibility
adaptability
awareness
Play: Wearables Confidential 32

33. health
social/play
protection
modularity
flexibility
adaptability
awareness
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34. There are several types of inputs:
i.e. code, switches or sensors
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35. A switch is a device for making and
breaking the connection in an electric
circuit. This allows us to control when
and how the hardware responds.
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36. A switch completes
the circuit, turning the
output on or off.

37. Circuits Switch
(Open: circuit is not connected)
Switch
(Closed: circuit is complete)
Creating a closed circuit
+ +
Battery Battery
(Power source) (Power source)
- -
Output Output
(Off) (On)
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38. Sensors allow for sensing of and
responding to the physical world.
This makes reactions from the
hardware possible.
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39. This heart rate sensor
gathers information
about the user.

40. Gesture and movement can be a
mechanism for interaction through
the use of cameras, the Kinect,
and accelerometers.
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41. The heart senses gestures
This Kinectrate sensor
and movements.
gathers information
about the user.

42. There are multiple outputs of
physical computing, including
light, sound, motion, and image.
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43. A basic output
is turning on
an LED light.

44. A more complicated
output is this automated
generation of a tattoo,
called Auto Ink.

45. You’ve seen and probably already
interacted with physical computing.
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46. Gaming Devices

47. Smart Wearables

48. Interactive
Retail Environments

49. Home Products

50. Mobile Devices

51. What we’re doing today
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52. The Memory Bracelet
Creating a mechanism for aiding in memory
Code - will tell the Arduino when to alert us (i.e. every 5 minutes)
Arduino - will tell the actuator (led, buzzer, motor) to perform so we can see the effect
The bracelet - will be a casually wearable accessory acting as a host to contain this
mechanism
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53. Arduinos
Many types of Arduinos
for varying purposes
Today, we’ll be using the Uno. Uno Lilypad
Mega Mini
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54. Software
Manipulating outputs through code
by changing variables
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55. Outputs
Many different types of outputs
Light: LEDs Sound: Piezo buzzers
Motion: Piezo vibrator
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56. Step 1: Wire

57. Step 2: Test

58. Step 3: Code

59. Step 4: Integrate

60. Step 5: Refine

61. Step 6: Use!

62. Potential Applications
Real-world applications for your bracelet include:
Alert to test blood sugar Reminder to get up and stretch Prompt to take medicine
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63. Extending the idea
Through hardware, sensors, and code
The next step would be to make this bracelet independent of the computer. We can hook it
up to a battery as a powersource and use smaller Arduinos such as the Lilypad to create a
free-moving memory bracelet!
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64. Meet your facilitators
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65. Claudia
Physical Computing Inventor
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66. Alis
Wearable Technology Practitioner & Enthusiast
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67. Hilal
The Computing Geek
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68. Josh
Our Creative Technologist
GREEN GROUP GUIDE
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69. Lindsay
Universal Crafter
RED GROUP GUIDE
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70. Rimar
Communication and Design Enthusiast
GREY GROUP GUIDE
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71. Carola
Creative Organizer
BLUE GROUP GUIDE
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72. Mike
Experience and Industrial Designer
PURPLE GROUP GUIDE
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73. Questions?
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74. Go join your groups!
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