week 08

Currently it just chooses a random servo and a random angle between 0 and 180. It goes back and forth like a a conversation, but I think it is not that clear.

I think I should make it so that it always chooses an angle that is far away from its current position (fixed this, just not shown in the video). Alternatively maybe do a "Simon says" version instead, where object B just copies A everytime? Or a version where they both copy each other but add on to the loop. E.g. first A sends [180], then B sends [180, 45], A sends [180, 45, 160] etc.

Or if it should just be an off - on situation?

Only did four servos this time, should do a version where i use more servos as well.

Testing the power source with eight servos running simultaneously.

Different alternatives for the spool. Tried to match the rest of the object a little more with these.

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week 07

Not sure which type of motor to use. The continuous one has a pro in that it can use smaller spool. Also it gives the model a bit more freedom to move around as the thread can easily be tightened by winding up the spool. The 180 degree one is way more visual, but has less room for movement. I think I also have a power problem. The motors seem to not turn all the way around properly. If give it a push it can easily turn the rest of the way so it seems like its not related to resistance of the model. If i get a 5V wall supply can i just cut it and wire it straight into the servo driver?

week 06

Doing the connection currently. Communication will be over internet. Hopefully i can create a web interface where i can start and stop the loop as well, to have some control over the object.

Channel for the thread. Not sure if this is too small maybe. Also will it create friction if the thread keeps grinding along the edge? I think i need a channel to keep it from jumping off the bearing. Also do you think its necessary with a channel on the other side too (where the thread enters the bearing from the top)?

As for the lighting. I wanted to keep it 5V so that hopefully i could use the same power source as the Arduino. I was thinking i could either use LED strips attached to an acrylic board and use a polarizer to try an diffuse the lighting a little bit. Alternatively maybe i could stack together some LED matrix modules?

130x28x28x1.8cm steel frame. Hole in each end to thread the wire inside the frame. But i guess getting the wire in and out through each hole is gonna be a nightmare. Is there a better way to try and hide the wires? Need 5V for the arduino and prefferably the same for the lighting.

If i do the solid copper bars i just need to make a little stand to keep them upright. I think maybe this would be the simplest. Do i just solder the wire straight on it?

week 05

New box to secure the object inside the tank. Decided to still go along the edges of the tank. Since it will be lit from the bottom I think maybe the acryl will cast a shadow onto the model. I am not sure if it will be visible, but thought maybe it would be safer to go along the edges. How stable / strong it is I am not sure.

In all the sketches the object is fixed in the center of the tank. should I try to go for this or should I try to have the object more tossed around inside the tank with it occasionally being pulled / stretched.

Going forward I will try to set up the feedback loop / connection between the arduinos.

week 04

Analogue. This did work up until i tried to solder the potentiometer. I found the resistor that controlled the pitch, but everything broke when i tried to solder the potentiometer on it. Also did some simple digital processing of the input in Ableton but forgot to change the sound input. As a result it only has the raw, original input in the video. Will try again with another toy.

Feedback loop between two objects. As a result i need to have two arduinos communicating. Will try to set up two arduinos with wifi / ethernet shield and try to send data back and forth.

I figured I would use two arduinos with continuous servo motors (MG996R) to distort the object, but do you think this would be too weak? In terms of the motors eventually jamming?

Week 03

Symbiosis is defined as any type of biological interaction between two different organisms. A symbiosis between a digital being and humans. It’s an organism controlled by data / a data organism. Its about modern connection, which is largely tied to devices and not actual human interaction.

Or an organism attracted to biological data / seeking connection. A "social fetus" that represents how we're currently deprived of actual human interaction. Studies show that we're getting more and more isolated.

Pulling a silicon model submerged in water. Unfortunately it pulls the entire object and not just the area that is directly around the string. Maybe i should try to make a model with small knobs that could be pulled instead? Alternatively it just needs to be secured better? Or smaller objects inside to give it more pointy distortion.

Also used pretty thick strings here which doesn't look that good. Thought maybe it was necessary to increase the durability.