Start Date: Thursday, September 25, 2008

Due Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Description: 

Use force resistive and photocells sensors as input and use variable LEDs (build on the pulse width modulation exercise from Week 3) as output. You may also consider multiple force sensors and photocells.

Instructions: 

Part I: Programming

Create an interesting visualization on your computer that could be influenced by the input from the sensors you have (pot, photocell, FSR, or combination of them). You can use Processing (or any other language you like) in writing the program. Post your results on the course website.

Part II: Mechanical

Create a mechanical construction for your FSR that distributes or focuses physical force that is applied. Think about everyday objects (toothpaste tube, entrance mat, paintbrush, pipette, etc.) and how you measure the pressure or force applied to them.