Module 1 Formstorming

Emily Revell

Project 1

Module 1

This week we explored the basics of circuits and working with low voltage circuits using a 3v coin battery. Additionally, this activity was used to experiment with different conductive materials such as copper tape, conductive paint, graphite, conductive fabric, aluminum foil, and conductive thread. The first circuit I created was a replica of what was made in tutorial one as my first simple circuit. I then tried to experiement with the graphite paint but my circuit did not work as it could have possibly been my misunderstanding of positive and negative charge. For my third and fourth circuits I tried to create more fun and visually creative scenarios like a lucky cat or a carboard finger. Lastly, I tried to make a broken circuit with a switch so that there was a more obvious on and off state. This activity helped me build the fundamentals and understanding needed to further develop the proejct.

Activity 1

General sketch of simple circuit number one.

Side view of simple circuit number one with press me button visible.

Video demo of simple circuit number one.

General sketch of simple circuit number 2. This circuit experiments with the use of graphite paint and unfortunately did not end up working.

Negative charge is on the bottom. Positive charge is on top.

Negative charge is on the top. Positive charge is on the bottom.

Video demo of attempt at closing a series circuit with the experiementation of graphite paint.

General sketch of a more creative circuit depicting a lucky cat.

Initial test of the closed lucky cat circuit.

Refined lucky cat circuit with all components in view.

Refined test of the closed lucky cat circuit.

General sketch of the cardboard finger circuit.

Net of the cardboard finger circuit with the battery in view.

Top down view of the cardboard finger circuit.

Cardboard finger circuit worn on finger.

Video demo of the cardboard finger circuit. Due to its construction and possibly becasue of the stickers themselves it takes a lot of preassure to close the circuit.

General sketch of the final closed circuit that utilizes aluminum foil.

Close up of the battery layout for the circuit.

Close up of the LED sticker layout for the circuit.

Photo of the entire circuit closed with all components connected.

Video of the final closed circuit that was inspired by switches found in class.

Sketch of an idea I wanted to use while experimenting with conductive thread and felt (ran out of time to physically implement).

Activity 2

This week for activity 2 we listed and experimented with the concept of affordances that can be found with the objects, clothing and environment that sourrounds us. My first approach to making circuits for activity 2 was having a light indicate when something is properly closed such as a freezer or backpack. My second approach was just providing more light in general such as an umbrella for inclement weather or a hat for when I walk home late at night. My last two ideas included a cup that would indicate when the mug is full and a medication bottle that lets you know when you can twist the cap off (as it is a push down and twist). Lastly, when I annotated each of the circuits I used red to represent a positive charge and blue for a negative charge as it makes it easier to convey how the circuit would work.

Front facing image of the deep freezer my roommates and I share in our basement apartment.

This is an image that shows how the freezer door opens.

This is a sketch of the circuit I would want to implement.

This is one angle of the annotated photo to show how the circuit would work.

When the circuit is closed the light helps indicate to the user that the freezer is properly closed.

This is an angle to help show off the rim for annotation.

This is a sketch that shows the brainstorming on how the circuit would work.

This is the second photo to further show how the circuit would look closed. In this example the led helps indicate when the cup is full and no more liquid should be addded.

This is an immage of the bottom angle of my umbrella.

This is a closer look and the poles of the umbrella for annotation.

This is a sketch of how I would make the circuit functional.

In this first annotation it shows the number and placement of leds for the umbrella. Additionally the dotted lines are meant to represent conductive thread.

This annotated photo tries to further explain where the battery would go so that when the ubrella opens the circuit closes. Due to late classes and winter making sunset at 5pm I would often walk in the dark thus having more light would be useful for visability.

This is a front facing image of the hat I wear when walking to and from school.

This is a different angle of the hat to show the interior seems.

This is a sketch to further flesh out how the circuit would work.

This is the first annotated photo of the hat.

The interior angle shows how and where I would place the battery as I only want the led to turn on when the hat is being worn.

This is a front facing image of my backpack.

This is a close up of one of my zippers to my backpack.

This is a sketch to further explain how the circuit would work.

This is the annotated photo of the circuit. My goal is to have the led turn on when the backpack is properly closed as occasionally I have been told my bag zipper has been wide open.

This is an annotated photo of a medication bottle that has the finicky push down and twist lid. In this case, the led would light up to indicate that the user has pusheed down hard enough and can twist the cap off.

Project 1

Final Project 1 Design

Wearable Interactive Affordance Based Circuit

For my wearable circuit I re-created the infinity gauntlet using cardboard, conductive thread, conductive fabric, felt, metal fasteners, tape, paint, coin 3v battery and led lights. To close the circuit the user must recreate the iconic snap gesture by putting their thumb and middle finger together which powers on the infinity stones. Note: I will demo this circuit during my presentation.

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Non-Wearable Interactive Affordance Based Circuit

For my non-wearable circuit I crocheted a cup cozy using yarn, a button, tape, felt, a 3v coin battery, conductive fabric and and led light. To close the circuit the user must button the cozy up while it is hugging a cup,can, or mug. Note: I will demo this circuit during my presentation.