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Enduring Understandings
Physical computing is using micro-controllers to control our environment
Essential Questions
What systems control our environment in a ‘high tech’ world?
What problems could I solve using a physical computing system?
How do we use input data to trigger outputs?
What do common electrical components actually do?
How can I use them?
LINKS for Learning
Arduino website – The home of the Arduino. Contains code, drivers, troubleshooting, and more.
Make Magazine Arduino – Videos, project ideas, how-tos, kits, parts, and blog posts about what people are doing around the world with the Arduino.
Instructables Arduino Projects – Offers a number of Arduino projects at varying levels of complexity.
Lilypad Arduino – An Arduino board for projects using textiles and wearable electronics.
All systems have the same structure
(input-->process/control-->output)
Electronics is the use of an electrical systems (circuits) to perform tasks.
Context:
We have become increasingly reliant upon electronic systems,ms in our everyday lives. Systems can be found everywhere and a. One of the most popular, fully functioning electronic prototyping systems available is the Arduino.
“Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments.”
You are going to create a working example of how open source hardware might be used. You are in no way limited in regards to the purpose of your project, but I would expect it to be a “proof of concept” rather than a fully functioning prototype or complete working product. The purpose of this task is for you to demonstrate your understanding of the systems involved and the individual components that make up that system. You are free to re-create an existing project. Complete the all the in class tutorials first before deciding upon a project.
Task 1. At the Level
Complete the investigations, tutorials and research into possible Arduino projects and submit these on Compass. Create your working 'proof of concept' ensuring that you document your progress with photographs and screen shots. Submit images and/or video of your project to Compass.
Task 2. Above the Level
Hack the code! Using the existing sketch, develop it further for additional functionality or for a different uses. Submit your saved Arduino sketch to Comapss. Include programming annotations and explanations in the actual sketch. Take photographs or video of the new and improved sketch in operation and provide and written evaluation of the success of your idea.
Task 3. Well above the Level
Create design ideas as to where this new proof of concept might be developed into real world product. What are the possible broader impacts of this new design? Economic and social impact or environmental impact? Your design ideas should be visually presented (sketches or CAD) along with a written description of what this product might be able to do.
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