FizzLab
Physical Computing Concept Projects
HCDE 539 | Autumn 2020 | Andrew Davidson
Studio session — Feb 4, 2020
In the Winter 2020 edition of HCDE 539 – Physical Computing and Prototyping, students designed and built interactive prototypes of various physical computing concept projects.
All of the projects were implemented using the Arduino micro-controller with assorted sensors and actuators from a custom kit of parts assembled for us by Adafruit.com. The kit details are here: Arduino Kit. (Some projects used additional components, from our lab or sourced elsewhere.)
- Instructor: Andrew Davidson
- Teaching Assistant: Rafal Kocielnik
The gallery below features a one page summary of each project, a written report about it, and a short video demo of each one.
| Team | Project | Summary Sheet | Project Report | Demo Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhi | Alexis (Moodlight) for Amazon Alexa |
sheet | report | video |
| Ava | Fan system for a greenhouse Automatic cooling and warning system for a greenhouse that gets too warm. |
sheet | report | video |
| Bobo, Joey | The Tree Hugger Slow down your pace and cherish our planet |
sheet | report | video |
| Carol | Take care of your sweet home Simulating a Home Fire Alarm and Sprinkler System |
sheet | report | video |
| Dev, Jen | Get to the Dance Party! A puzzle with riddles that uses different sensors to get you to the final dance floor. |
sheet | report | video |
| Dinah | Solastalgia Relief Personal CO2 monitor and political action suggester for decarbonization |
sheet | report | video |
| Gabi | Memory Box Experience a shared memory together |
sheet | report | video |
| Ian | Time Oddity Twiddling Your Guitar Pedal Knobs While You Keep Playing Music |
sheet | report | video |
| Ivy | Show Wise A wearable device that empowers people to shop grocery wiser by providing healthy alternatives in the same store |
sheet | report | video |
| Jess | Breather Bracelet Guiding you through breathing exercises when you need it the most |
sheet | report | video |
| Kelly | Nibbler: A Desktop Companion A 90s inspired office friend to greet you and keep you company |
sheet | report | video |
| Kennya | Piano Tutor Impress your friends and teach yourself Yankee Doodle! |
sheet | report | video |
| Kent, Sam | ErgoSmart System A smarter and healthier way to work |
sheet | report | video |
| Kevin | The Cardi Cannon Karma’s a B |
sheet | report | video |
| Lin | The NYC Project An interactive “exhibit” on global warming |
sheet | report | video |
| Lynn | The Spinning Sunflower A Flower Dancing to a Tune |
sheet | report | video |
| Megan | Healthy House Plants ‘Fern’ that frown upside down! |
sheet | report | video |
| Michael | Hot and Bothered Passive/Active Desk Management in an Open Office Environment |
sheet | report | video |
| Mojin | Pomodoro Prison Lock the distraction away |
sheet | report | video |
| Neha | Vision Aid An obstacle detector for those with impaired vision |
sheet | report | video |
| Prateek | Rick And Morty Laser Tag A miniature version of laser tag |
sheet | report | video |
| Rachel B, Anna, Dave | Traffic Madness A realistic traffic intersection with stop lights, crosswalk signs, and a train track. |
sheet | report | video |
| Rachel L | Simulating a bathroom that senses when a fall occurs and responds with alarm to call for help. | sheet | report | video |
| Sarah | The Night Light A simple but imaginative nightlight |
sheet | report | video |
| Saurabh | Kitchen Sense Know when you run low. |
sheet | report | video |
| Saurya | Laser tag game Shoot all the villains |
sheet | report | video |
| Shivani | Bee-Wear Hat A personal safety wearable device |
sheet | report | video |
| Spencer | ChoreViz Simple system to keep track of who does which chores in your home |
sheet | report | video |
| Steve | The Next Train’s Gone! Railway Crossing Simulator |
sheet | report | video |
| Steven | RFID Security Box Basic security lockbox… with a light inside! |
sheet | report | video |