10/28 class

Today we were given our Lilypad Arduino kits. The kit seems simple enough. Running the jacket idea by the professors, we were told that we would need to figure out a different project. The idea was already used, so back to the drawing boards.

10/25 class

Today the whole group was here and we did our research for the project. We decided to use the Lilypad Arduino so that we can fasten it to the jacket easily. We looked up some material that we would need and also played around with some programs. 

10/21 class

Today the whole group was here and we were thinking about how to go ahead and create the talking tree idea. Josh realized that the project would cost too much money so we decided to continue our brainstorming. More ideas were thrown around and the one that we chose was a bike riders' safety jacket that would have blinkers made of LED lights and also a set of hazard lights. The lights would be on the back of the jacket and also the sleeves. The project seems easy enough to where all we would need to do is be careful with the programming.

10/18 class

Today we were given the project 2 assignment, the group I joined is with Josh, Kelly, and Emily. Emily was not in class today but the rest of the group started brainstorming ideas for project 2. Our assignment is to create a design that influences or makes people aware of problems around the world. After many ideas were thrown around, we decided to create a "talking tree" that makes people aware of deforestation and random facts about the types of trees. The tree would give a hint to which tree to go to next that would give more facts. This would promote exercise for those on the "hunt" for facts.