When I began this course, I was juggling various ideas that all could have been very interesting. I decided to build the Skateboard Light because I like the idea of using a project for longer than its intended purpose, which in this case was this class. But the project did not come without challenge. This…
Author: James
Polish and Present – the Skateboard Light
This past week was eventful to say the least. I had to make a few new parts to accommodate for the changes I had to make to the project but I like how it turned out. First, I decided to make a new front panel because it would have been easier than trying to properly…
Everything Working
Last week I finished multiple main tasks for my final project so I could focus on more extraneous goals for this week. The first objective on my list was getting the software to work as desired. Second, I wanted to put together part of the housing so I could start organizing my project. I mentioned…
Failure, Recalibration, and Iteration
This past week, my goal was to have the front panel of my project cut out of some wood and able to mount the buttons to the front panel. I cannot say I completely failed, however, this was one of my more daunting tasks, so this was the week to take it on. I originally…
Maquette
I have chosen to do the SKATE/HORSE light board because I already had ideas on how to implement it and I would use it more than the my other project ideas. To understand what challenges I would face on the electronic and software side, I decided to wire up a simple circuit to show how…
My Concepts
I have been jumping around between various ideas for this project. The three ideas I currently have are a light board companion for the game of SKATE or HORSE, a light battle game, and a weather with lights that move to the rhythm of the wearer’s heartbeat. I do not know exactly where each would…
Jen Lewin
Jen Lewin is an artist based in New York City who specializes in large, interactive installation sculptures that incorporate light, sound, and complex software. All of her pieces have a common idea, to create an active connection between the artist and the audience. Lewin’s career started with small permanent installations that could only work with…
Introduction and Portfolio
I am James Englander, native of Falls Church, Virginia and I’m studying Robotics Engineering because I always wanted to make a robot to do some of the more repetitive tasks in life for me. My first real inspiration for art was this quote from my middle school teacher: ”Robots are not truly as smart as…