Project 1

Input and Output

Create something(s) using at least one INPUT and one OUTPUT. This is the only requirement for this project.
We have explored digital and analog inputs like...

push buttons
using conductive tapes and fabrics
carved PCB as switch
conductive ink
conductive objects
potentiometers
conductive materials(conductive foam) as variable resistors
photoresistors (LDR)
piezo element as vibration sensor

And we have explored digital and analog outputs like...

Blinking LEDs
Motor with transistor
Darlington transistor with motor
RGB LEDs
tone()

Pay particular attention to the relationship between input and output. Output can affect the environment that can have an effect on your input (feedback). Make various experiments with inputs and outputs of your choice to have a better understanding of your material.

".... the attuned craftsman asks, "What can this medium do?" as much as "What do I wish to do with this medium?"
From Abstracting Craft: The Practiced Digital Hand by Malcolm McCullough

Formula for Computer Art

Think about "affordance" in your piece. Observe how form, materials and context of input and output can effect how people see, read, and interact with your work.

For example, embedding a sensor into an object that is shaped like a handle might suggest holding. If the output LED light flashes and if it is red, it could be read culturally as a "warning" or something bad. Or if your objects sings to your input, it can seem like if it was "happy."

This project does not have to be 'interactive' as long as the concepts of INPUT and OUTPUT exist in the piece. You also don't need to use Arduino if you don't want to.

Steps:

Experiment with various input and output materials
Make a sketch/drawings
Prototyping: mock up your project to seek some more findings and learn how they work
Make some changes or try another version of your idea (iterations)
repeat steps 3 - 4 until you finalize
make a final product

Documentation

2 photos or 1 short video of your work
One paragraph description of your piece
arduino sketch .ino file
exported .png file form fritzing