How to make (almost) anything

by Gabriella Gardosi (Gaia Gaoi)


Input Devices



I selected two sensors to make from the class Input Devices page... an incredible resources for different inputs from magnetic fields to video.


I first chose to make two of Neil's input boards:


Then I will design my own input board.

Roland machine using fab modules.

Computer boots in Linux. NOTE- switch on Roland after comp is on.. Then in the terminal:

fabport - links roland machine to comp. Then
fab - launches Fab GUI

Pick Process as Roland MDX for our machine and touch view on the Roland.

BEFORE MOVING TO Xmin Ymin - Ensure all settings including z depth are correct. I did not and I broke one too many mills!.... mmmmmm

Programming the Input Devices


Then I repeated the yellow steps for the temperature board.


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My Sound and Temperature sensors with icons to differentiate the two


Reading the mic sensor- although it was showing readings it didn seem to be affected by my whistling and shouting- I need to troubleshoot this board.

Reading the temperature sensor-working well and as expected

My own Design

Synchronous Detection Phototransistor Board with Interchangeable LED

I want to make an experiment to see which colour LED works best with the phototransistor so I redesign the board to accomodate a female connector header to allow me to change the LED.

I check the datasheets of the LEDs I want to use, and calculate the correct resistor.

After experimenting with white, blue, green and red LEDs, I found the Red Led to be the most effective!
Get my files here