Luminous

Team
Eugene Chang, Jason de Ruña, Jordan Fugate

Individual Contribution
Sound Production using Pure Data
Physical Prototyping

Overview
For our Physical Games & Interactive Media class, our team designed a table prototype that provides audio and visual feedback when objects are placed on its surface Our goal was to create a closer connection between everyday objects and the people who use them in four weeks.

Design
When the force sensor detects an object, the LEDs will slowly fade in and out. The audio feedback produces an ambient sound when the force sensor is triggered. The pitch will change depending where the object is placed on the table. The Arduino will also register the amount of pressure detected by the sensor and produce a sound distortion effect based on the amount of pressure applied. The heavier the object, the greater the sound distortion.

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Project Materials
Force-Sensitive Resistors, Interlink 402 Arduino Duemilanove, Breadboard and Wiring, Superbright LEDs, Frosted Glass, Rubber Stoppers, Custom Wood Encasing