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Update: The coding is complete! The test will be when we bring all our components together. As for the making, we are having some trouble creating a smooth surface on all sides on the boxes, we have used a primer as the base which has helped even out the wood grain on some edges. We [ READ MORE ]
So we are nearly the end of our interaction project. Andy’s busy touching up the coding. The electronics are all soldered and wired up. The casing arre made, painted and drying- only afew more coats and sanding required. Whilst Fiona has been out buying the fish, Andy’s took a trip to IKEA to purchase a [ READ MORE ]
We are trying to decided whether to use LEDs with our lasers in the vase. Although in daylight you can’t really tell they are there. At night the water reflects the light creating a calm feel along side the fish that happens to contrast our urban sounds[ READ MORE ]
Here are some pictures of Celine performing! We really like the shape of the glass and are trying to think of ways we can make the electronics fit snuggly into the vase. [ READ MORE ]
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http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/2530-interactive [ READ MORE ]
Being able to make our prototype reality costs money, a problem all designers face. A few ways our group has thought up to try and reduce these costs is by being a bit cheeky and asking for freebies. We first contacted IKEA asking for some products that we plan to feature in our design. They [ READ MORE ]
So at this stage we are all doing our own jobs. Andy being the ‘techy guy’ is really cracking on with the coding and breadboard. Other jobs in the group include creating designs for the finished article, working on concept boards, contacting suppliers and gathering sounds!! [ READ MORE ]
Over the last few weeks the group have been working on different prototypes. The main points of these prototypes have been working out the coding of the program that will allow sounds to play as the fish interact. The other issue that the group has been working on is how the fish will cause the [ READ MORE ]
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