Processing Midterm

So I made this for my midterm project after having a breakdown over trying to “visualize” and “map” data — specifically, HIV transmissions statistics. I learned I was not yet ready for such an epic undertaking and decided to try something fun….so fun I had! Check out my animation here. Original Midterm Idea Goal: To display HIV transmission statistics comparing countries with needle exchange programs and countries that to not offer needle exchange programs and harm reduction education in IDUs (injecting drug users) in a visually compelling way. Statistics: More... Read The Rest →

Serial Duplex using an Arduino

In this lab assignment, I used two sensors (photo resistor and potentiometer) and one switch (button) to control a “ball” in Processing. I had difficulty getting it to work at first, but Jason helped me re-map each sensor. The photo resistor was only going up to about 16 so we mapped it 0-16. The potentiometer went up to 1023 so I re-mapped it to 0-1023. The result was interesting as you can see in the video while I interact with the different sensors. The potentiometer controlled the “Y” access (up... Read The Rest →

Who owns the rights to this man’s struggle?

In the age of digital re/production, our ability to inexpensively and easily recreate and alter works of art created by others is a complicated matter. In capialist societies, this issue goes far beyond attribution and credit to financial responsibilities to the original artist. It is hard for me to argue for free and fair use for all when most artists so rarely are compensated for their work and striving for economic stability and success is something most can identify with in capitalist societies. However, I strongly believe in free access... Read The Rest →

Stupid Pet Trick: LED Pasties

I decided to work on LED pasties for my Stupid Pet Trick. Thinking I could complete them in time for a performance, I figure it would be killing two birds with one stone. However, I got a bit ahead of myself. While the basic construction came together nicely, I didn’t have a chance to configure a 9v battery to replace the D/C adapter. Additionally, their is the problem is mounting the sensor, breadboard, and arduino on the body. Behold, my stupid petrick trick: LED Pasties. As a user approaches the... Read The Rest →