Audience Jacket Tutorial
How It Works:
An accelerometer attached the wrist transmits wireless information of arm movement via an Xbee radio to a second Xbee radio attached to a computer running Arduino and Processing programs provided here. As the wearer raises their arms, a cheer is heard. As the wearer claps, the sound of hundreds of others clapping is heard.
What You Will Learn:
In this tutorial you will learn how to configure Xbee radios, program a Lilypad Arduino, interpret accelerometer data, and work with conductive fabric and conductive thread. You’ll also never be alone again.
Overview of the Tutorial Steps:
- Prepare the Lilypad Xbee
- Label the Xbees
- Download and Install Software
- Configure the Xbees
- Chat Test (Optional)
- Upload the Arduino Program to the Lilypad Arduino board
- Alligator Clip Test with Lilypad Arduino and Accelerometer
- Run the Processing Program
- Solder the 9V battery clip to the Lilypad Xbee Breakout Board
- Connect the Lilypad Xbee
- Sketch the Design Layout
- Attach the Components
- Make the Conductive Fabric Design
- Make the Connections with Conductive Thread
- Sew the Pocket Closed
DIY: AUDIENCE JACKET
Overview
Audience Jacket Tutorial
How It Works:
An accelerometer attached the wrist transmits wireless information of arm movement via an Xbee radio to a second Xbee radio attached to a computer running Arduino and Processing programs provided here. As the wearer raises their arms, a cheer is heard. As the wearer claps, the sound of hundreds of others clapping is heard.
What You Will Learn:
In this tutorial you will learn how to configure Xbee radios, program a Lilypad Arduino, interpret accelerometer data, and work with conductive fabric and conductive thread. You’ll also never be alone again.
Overview of the Tutorial Steps:
- Prepare the Lilypad Xbee
- Label the Xbees
- Download and Install Software
- Configure the Xbees
- Chat Test (Optional)
- Upload the Arduino Program to the Lilypad Arduino board
- Alligator Clip Test with Lilypad Arduino and Accelerometer
- Run the Processing Program
- Solder the 9V battery clip to the Lilypad Xbee Breakout Board
- Connect the Lilypad Xbee
- Sketch the Design Layout
- Attach the Components
- Make the Conductive Fabric Design
- Make the Connections with Conductive Thread
- Sew the Pocket Closed
201106_AudienceJacket.pdf