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In this course, we will look at physical computing as a method of interaction design. Our definition of Physical Computing refers to the use of hardware and software to make interactive objects that can respond to events in the real world. These events may be general knowledge about the environment (temperature, brightness, etc.) or user interactions (keystroke, approach, touch, etc.). These devices might respond with direct feedback through displays or actuators, or by performing actions in a digital environment. The challenge of physical computing is to make the interface between human and machine as simple and intuitive as possible by taking physical human abilities and habits into account.

Course Goals

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The students learn how to handle hardware and software in order to prototype their own ideas. The students develop an understanding of the characteristics of physical interaction and the technical possibilities of realising them through functional prototypes. In particular, students learn the areas of electronics, microcontroller programming, sensors and actuators.

Groups

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Students will work together as teams of up to 3 people. 

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1. Wind Powers
2. Biomass
3. Solar
4. Hydro 
5. Geothermal 
6. Kehrichtverbrennungsanlagen

References and Links:

https://www.ewz.ch/de/ueber-ewz/unternehmen/energieproduktion.html#Kehricht

Data Sources:

http://www.bfe.admin.ch/themen/00526/00541/00543/index.html?lang=en&dossier_id=00772

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Deliverables

Individual

• Scans of Notebook (PDF)

Group

• Final Prototype of Object
• Plans for Final Object
  • Drawings (CAD?)
  • Schematics & Board Layout (Eagle)
  • Material List (Spreadsheet)
• Final Presentation
• Standard IAD Documentation
  • Video (Making of, Final Prototype)
  • Short Documentation (PDF)

Schedule