Module 1 Formstorming

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Project 1

Module 1

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Activity 1

Before beginning this activity I looked around at previously made circuits which were examples of
what we can make. I learned about how diferent circuits need different amounts of batteries depending
on the number of LED lights. This knowlege will allow me to exsperiment and prepare my skills for
the commplete first project.

This is a close up of the first circuit I needed to make. When chatting with Jen I learned more
about how the resources work together and how they will be useful. Additionally, I was informed on
how the copper tape is not very conductive on the bottom where the adhecive is.

In the pack of items we were given for the project I received button batteries that will work
well for our projects which is interestin gto me because I typically use AA or AAA bateries with
wire from an old radio. This new exsperience will teach me more skills and . Also, we were given
LEDs in the form stickers in a wide vaiety of colours. I might use these in the future becuase
they are very flat and being sticky helps by being more convenient.

In the past I would play around with old wires and LED lights from old pieces of technology but
did not understand the long and short sides but instead would mess around till it works. I am
happy to have learned more about the LED lights!!

My first circuit was made on a piece of paper and I learned about how to use the tape by not
peeling it off all at once. Also, the LED lights had to be bent and made me think about if I
will use the stickers instead the bulbs because it is easier.

This is the aftermath of my first attempt at a circuit, some key take aways were how to bend
the LED lights for my needs and working with the tape. I mention the tape alot and will continue
to because it was a struggle to deal with but it is nessassary for most parts of this activity.

My first circuit worked! But, it was very finicy and I was not able to keep the light
consistintly on. Many things like trying new bateries and lights did not help which was
fustrating.

To make the circuit work better I analyzed the piece and reconstructed it. I learned how I
need to prepare to be patient and that being more thourough will benifit me in long projects.

My second circuit has two breaks in order to fit in 2 LED light bulbs. When laying the tape
I exsperimented with folding the tape over its self to avoid having to do the extra taping and
to use less materials. But I did not know if it worked until after I finished it, I was
worried because it would waste so much time if it didn not.

This picture captures what I learned about the batteries in my second circuit. I faced the
batteries down like earlier but instead of one I used to which I learned in nessassary for
multiple bulbs being used but I still wonder if I can just use a bigger battery that is stronger.
I will need to take the battery situation into consideration for what will be possible for my
final first project.

With the tape and battery set up I was confident in the circuit but even after adding the tape
conecting the joints there was still no light. Working with my peers and professor, we figured
out that the LEDS were probually to close together. I will be asking for help in the future when
encountering problems and will also be happy to help peers if needed.

I recreated the circuit and am still confused because the copper tape did not have to be
reinforced. Yvy also had this work for all of her circuits, maybe if the tape was pushed hard it
moved the adhesive out of the way?

I did not really want to make this circuit because other options were availible that used
resources I had not seen before. But I still started it because it is probually important
to learn so that. At the point in this image I was already familiar with the actions.

At displayed, this circuit almost is a combination of both the first and second parts. I
tried a new way to connect the tape joints but it very much did not work. So, I resorted to
my previous technique and then reflected on what other ways I could have tried to connect the
different pieces of tape.

At displayed, this circuit almost is a combination of both the first and second parts. I
tried a new way to connect the tape joints but it very much did not work. So, I resorted to
my previous technique and then reflected on what other ways I could have tried to connect the
different pieces of tape.

I was so glad when it worked, because this was the first time it worked first try. Now I
know that my patience was worth it because it ended up working, hopefully my final project
goes just as smooth.

Again, two batteries are used. I wanted to exsperiment more with where the battery is
placed but I did not have enought time to play around. Hopefully in class I will get the
chance to exsperiment more like I want to.

I learned that there is a sewing machine availible in class which I used to familiarize
myself with the conductive thread. I now know that I have to move slowly or the thread will
break from friction but overall the sewing machine will likley assist me in my project.

The battery caused me issues becuase it had to be held in place while also attatching thread.
So, I had to save enough felt at the end because I did not plan it out properly, but now I
know to get a second opinion in the future to save time and materials. I wonder if I could
have used the discarded piece if I thought harder about it.

After chatting with Jen I bent the LED wired to easily connect with the thread, I was
reminded of J hooks when making this. I was fustrated when attatching the thread because it
does not keep its shape. Eventually with a slip not I made the thread work but now I am weary
of using it in the future because of how finiky it is to use.

I differed my design from Jen's buy creating a hole in the felt for where the currect is
connected. Also, this is my final sewn piece because there are gaps with proper thread allow.
I am preparing myself to have to do parts multiple times which will test my patience even
though in the end I will have learnt more.

My second last and favourite creation from this activity crates a circuit through conductive
thread and a hole in the insulative felt. I was devistated at first because the circuit was not
working but switching which sides the thread were on the battery fixed this, reminding me on
the importance of + and -. I wonder if other people faced this dilemma.

The conductive paint was really intresting when I heard about it! I was skeptical at first but
it was fun while messy and I want to use it again wether it be purely for fun or for a project.
I would recomend this to classmates because it is so different from other tools given and I had
a blast.

Once the paint dried, I was able to use aligator clips to connect the circuit and I was
supprised when it worked. As neat as it was I do not think I will be using this for my project.

Activity 2

This zipper is on a pencil case made of canvas with little to no decoration. With the circuit being complete a light can appear to indicate to viewsers it is adequatly closed.

The circuit is open with the redblocks repersenting where the zipperbody will go when it is dragged closed. Currently the light is off.

With the slider body now fully dragged down the circuit is closed, with the LED now on. The zipper would have to be plastic in order to be able to control where the conductive areas are.

My mouse already has alot of built in extra buttons and an additional scroll wheel. Adding another function could add to the users experience wether this be cosmetic or more efficient.

The mouse's left button is open and the circuit is not complete because the object is not being interacted with.

The mouse's left button is what activates the circuit and LED when it is pressed. This action completes the circuit by pressing a conductive material to bridge the gap in the circuit.

Project 1

Final Project 1 Design

Wearable Interactive Affordance Based Circuit

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Non-Wearable Interactive Affordance Based Circuit

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