Introduction
Physical Computing is an approach to design and making that positions the human at the center of
the interaction. By focusing the learning on introductory electronics, sensors, and the Arduino
platform, we will create an awareness of the tools available to design and make within this genre.
Considering this class is intended for fashion designers, I intend to demonstrate most aspects of this workshop with the LilyPad Arduino.
In this class we're expecting to cover the following:
Installing the Arduino IDE: Download it from here.
PLEASE go through these instructions for connecting your Arduino for the first time to a MAC and for PC.
For those using the LilyPad Arduino, please look at Leah Buechley's (LilyPad's mom!) site for setup instructions.
Basics of electronics (please look at Tom Igoe's introduction page)
Basics of circuit schematics - reading and writing. (this site is helpful )
Look through this excellent presentation about the LilyPad Arduino and making fabric switches by Marrije Schaake
Introduction to the Arduino and (arduino tutorial on sketches). ( code )
Make 1 LED Blink.
Introduction to Serial. Please read Lady Ada's outstanding tutorial on Serial Communication
How to use a breadboard. ( Arduino lesson on LEDs in Breadboards )
What is Pulse Width Modulation ( PWM )
How to read a potentiometer (potentiometer
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