a.) What is this project: My aim with this project was to create an educational tool that explains how solar panels work and how sunlight is converted into electricity. The objectives for “Power Your Day with Sunlight” is to visualize the science of solar cells and to better understand this modern technology. By providing the […]
Category: PhysicalComp
PCM Wk Final 14: Putting it All Together
For this last week, the focus was on all the physical computation and software that was still needed for the interactive. The list includes: a.) finishing all the web pages for the 4 buttons, b.) getting rid of the p5js slider and having it read the analog read serial value, c.) hooking up the buttons […]
PCM Wk 13: Progress Report
Most updated version before user testing on 12/05/18: — Process: As a way to help me with the many to do items, I have a breakdown of lists that I need to tackle everyday to help me stay on target. The sheet can also be seen here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zA4OJrYoYLFRfl6XcdlWMDRCV-Dq8sbgWobO5o2G_kc/edit#gid=1107503517 As shown in the sheet above, […]
PCM Final Wk 12: Prototype + Progress
Progress: After the 2nd play test and checking in on the new design with Professor Tom, I started fabricating the parts that I knew would be in the final piece. I knew this build was tough (for me) so I wanted to be sure I started making and ordering materials as soon as possible. I […]
PCM Final Wk 11: Playtest, Revisions, Prototype
Playtests: My first play test for the solar interactive was extremely helpful. Since I last blogged, the idea has changed from using the polarizing filters within the box format to having a rotating light source that users could interact with. Below is a video of what I had play tested (minus the flashlight and screen). […]
PCM + ICM Final Wk 10: Proposal, Prototype, Production, Process
Updates on Week 10 a.) Project Proposal b.) Schematic Diagram c.) Diagrams for Production d.) Timeline + Bill of Materials e.) Prototypes f.) Analog Input g.) Web Design — a.) Proposal Presentation: This proposal pdf was put together for ICM, but serves as a helpful guide of the project’s why, what, for who, and […]
PCM Wk 9 Final: System Plan, Timeline, Materials
Solar Energy Learning Table Idea: I aim to create an interactive learning table that explains how solar panels work and how energy is converted into electricity. Specific Points to Communicate: Main objective: Learn about the science of solar cells and how it can impact our lives if we incorporate it into our lifestyle. 1.) Science […]
PCM Wk 9 Final: Light + Filter Experiments
Experimenting with Lights and Filters 1.) First we prepared our equipments, filters and notes. Equipments include: a laser pointer, an LED flashlight, polarizing filters, solar panels, color filters. 2.) Next was experimenting with the polarizing filters to manipulate the amount of light that passes through. Polarizing filters may give us more range than neutral density […]
PCM Final: Research + Resources
Ongoing list of research links, videos, images related to solar energy and light: (this will be updated constantly) https://www.evilmadscientist.com/2008/simple-solar-circuits/ https://www.pveducation.org/ https://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/solar-birdhouse-giving-birds-the-edge-over-mother-nature.html https://www.sunriseenergyventures.com/news/6-common-questions-solar-energy-projects/ https://www.energysage.com/solar/solar-faq/ https://www.pveducation.org
PCM Wk 8.5: Final Project Reflections
10/31/2018 Since the last class (before meeting with Professor Tom for office hours), I felt lost about what to do with this idea. I knew I wanted to deal with the topic of solar energy as it is a topic I feel compelled to better understand. One of the best part about designing is being […]
Emily Lin 