IDeATe

Remaking

Approach Overview

The key goal was to rebuild the Lumi Touch frame as an IoT-enabled emotional interface. The focus was on reviving tactile and visual feedback mechanisms to communicate across physical distances seamlessly.

Process

First, we started the initial sketches early brainstorming metaphors of touch and weather. Material choices are components included NeoPixel LEDs for dynamic lighting and a Particle Photon for connectivity. We then developed the interaction folow, which is squeezing the bird sends a signal to trigger corresponding lights on a paired device. The challenge of this process is that we still need to ensure real-time responsiveness and crafting a bird that is ergonomic and durable if we really want to push our prototypes with our design concept.

Bill of Materials

The materials we used for the prototype include:
1. Particle Photo microcontroller x 2
2. NeoPixel LED stip x2
3. Pressure sensor (for detecting squeezes) x2
4. a bird prototype
5. Power supply(laptops), jumping wires and usb converter

Workflow Diagram

Input: User squeezes the bird

Processing: The signal is sent via the Particle Photon
Output: The paired Lumi Touch frame emits corresponding light patterns

Circuit Diagram

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Rebuild Prototype

[Firgue 1: First Attempt, using LED as the first prototype demo]

[Figure 2: Second Attempt, using the NeoPixel LED Strip]

Code

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