Jennifer

Current Project Title: Digital Windchime 

What you have done so far?

So far I have created some laser cutting files for the flowers in InkScape (because I don't have Illustrator sob). I have also fleshed out my ideas for how to set the project up and what kinds of materials I want to use. 

What is giving trouble?

Some trouble I have been facing is how to incorporate the sensors into the flowers and how to use the sensors in the electronic sense. However, I did get some tutorials from Zach on the electronic end. Another issue I am facing is that I am having trouble figuring out how to get sounds to work together based on the values from the sensors and how I can manipulate the sounds in Arduino. 

What is your plan going forward?

I plan on exploring more into the sound design and deciding what kinds of sounds I am going for. I am also considering laser cutting the flowers because it is easily scalable but am also considering other materials like fabric and yarn for a more crafty vibe. I am also planning to sew a fabric case for the speakers so that I can modify the look of the speaker without IDeATe lending yelling at me.