I’ve always loved coding that people can physically interact with. It makes your digital work tactile and sometimes even a little magical.
I’ve taught Physical Computing as a unit within other courses like Assistive Technology Engineering and as it’s own semester long course.
Tools used:
- Processing.org
- Sketchpad.cc
- Code.org
- Circuitplayground
- MakeyMakey
- Arduino
- 3D Printing
- Vinyl Cutter
- Scratch
Projects:
- Interactive wallpaper (arduino touch sensing)
- Musical instruments
- Light Catcher
- Interactive Moodlight (with code.org)