Lesson Progress

1 Log in the Adafruit IO and FTTT.

2 Trying to finish the circuit

3 Type in the Username, Active Key and the wifi name of my apartment.

4 Trying to create a new Applet, but i can’t authorize the adafruit service. And i end up here.

List Of Components And Parts:

Theme :Cyber Buddhist niche

My topic is digital faith, how is the digital changing the way we believe

Kneel on the mat in front of the electronic shrine, then insert the electronic incense into the incense burner, and the machine will print the result of your request

Cyber Buddhist niche style design：

I drew a design of a Buddha statue that will be projected onto the screen

Materials required（BOM）：

press sensor, vibration sensor, printing module

Circuit diagram and code:

The press sensor controls the mat, the vibration sensor controls the electronic incense, and the printing module controls the final printed ticket

It’s so complicated! There are really three interactive parts, which is really difficult. In the follow-up production, if it is too difficult, I may reduce one interactive part, so maybe remove the induction of kneeling or the part of burning incense.

(Of course, if I have the ability, I will complete all three interactive parts)

Material Preparation

1. Fabric to make the light
2. LED bulbs
3. LDR (light dependent resistor)
4. Arduino Board & Wires & Bread Board

Draft Circuit

Software Learning Process

Caffeine v Hydration Coaster

Bill of Materials
– Acrylic $15-20
– TBD I would probably need to get a new controller to fit with slender design
– Mini display screen

@Becky, how complicated would it be to create a locking mechanism to lock coffee cup until catch up with water sips?

Dispenser Sensor

Bill of Materials
– 3D printed so lets say around $10
– PIR (motion) sensor
– button

Working on the circuit diagram visual

More coming soon… 😊

Lesson 4

BOM: I’m uncertain about which option to choose for the final project, but after considering the latest sketch, the transparent headphone has become my preferred choice. Therefore, I intend to create a 3D model of its exterior components and incorporate features such as LED strips and speakers.

1：Slot machine Help you choose

Designed for me who chooses phobia—When you need to make a choice, go to the category you want to make a choice on the machine, like “What to eat,” “What to wear,” and then tap the top of the slot machine, and the slot machine will help you make a choice

2： Coin sorting + counting piggy banks

As a newcomer to the United States,I can’t remember the denomination of each coin, and I was eager to find out how much my coins added up to, so I needed a piggy bank. It can automatically sort the denomination of coins and calculate the total, and the savings calculation is very practical.

3： Office chair that vibrates

Work or study sitting too long is not good for your health, there is a timer on the chair, when you sit and study for many hours without getting up, the chair will vibrate and swing and light up the red light, indicating you: hurry up and rest for a while

1. Task Completion Button
   More specifically, a medication dispenser that sends notification via text that the person has taken their am/pm dose. This is inspired by taking care of an elderly woman and needing reassurance she has taken her pills. She is not tech savvy so a button that sends automated confirmation to her caregivers would be handy!
2. Sip Counter
   I know I’m not the only one who 1) drinks a lot of coffee and 2) forgets to balance with water. This sip counter will keep me aware of my caffeine vs. water consumption!
   Design 1: smart coaster
   Design 2: smart scale
   
   

Concept 1: Doggie

An ultrasonic sensor will record the activities and upload them to your phone.

If the user interacts less than 10 times, they will receive a warning message.

Concept 2: Desk game

Use the phone to control the soccer ball.

Concept 3: Kick this button

Record the laptop or the phone’s click times and send them to Ax. Ax will “kill” the control button.

11.14 Process

Javascript game combine with physical game

Create a mobile game:

1. Choose a Game Development Platform:
   • Select a game development platform that suits your skill level and requirements. For example, Unity is a popular and powerful game development engine that supports cross-platform development.
2. Learn Game Development Basics:
   • Acquire knowledge about basic concepts such as game design, scene creation, and character control.
3. Create Game Scene:
   • Utilize game development tools to create a simple game scene and implement functionalities for controlling the character.
4. Design User Interface (UI):
   • Add a virtual joystick, buttons, or other UI elements for control, which will be used for communication with the ESP8266.
5. Write Game Logic:
   • Develop game logic, including the part that involves communication with the ESP8266. Here, you’ll need to define control commands and their corresponding actions.
6. Export the Game:
   • Export the game as an application suitable for your target platform (iOS, Android, etc.).

ESP8266 Communication:

1. Connect ESP8266 to WiFi network:
   • Use the WiFi library of ESP8266 to connect it to a WiFi network. You will need to provide the WiFi SSID and password.
2. Create WebSocket Server:
   • Utilize the WebSocket library of ESP8266 to create a WebSocket server that listens for control signals from the mobile game.
3. Write Code to Handle Control Signals:
   • Write code on ESP8266 to handle control signals received from the WebSocket. These signals will instruct the ESP8266 on how to move servos or perform other actions.
4. Communicate with Mobile Game:
   • In the mobile game, use a WebSocket library or other network libraries to send control signals to the WebSocket server on ESP8266.
5. Test:
   • Test the entire system, ensuring that control commands from the mobile game are correctly sent to ESP8266, and ESP8266 can accurately interpret and execute the corresponding actions.
6. Debug and Optimize:
   • If there are any delays or communication issues, debug and perform necessary optimizations.

JavaScript

ESP8266 code

const char *ssid = “WiFiSSID”;
const char *password = “WiFiPassword”;
const int webSocketPort = 81;
const int buttonPin = 2;
const int servoPin = 5;

Servo myServo;
WebSocketsServer webSocketServer = WebSocketsServer(webSocketPort);

void handleWebSocketMessage(uint8_t num, uint8_t *data, size_t length) {
if (length > 0) {
int angle = data[0];
myServo.write(angle);
}
}

void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);

pinMode(buttonPin, INPUT);
myServo.attach(servoPin);

WiFi.begin(ssid, password);
while (WiFi.status() != WL_CONNECTED) {
delay(1000);
Serial.println(“Connecting to WiFi…”);
}
Serial.println(“Connected to WiFi”);

webSocketServer.begin();
webSocketServer.onEvent(handleWebSocketMessage);
}

void loop() {
webSocketServer.loop();

if (digitalRead(buttonPin) == HIGH) {
myServo.write(90);
delay(1000);
} else {
myServo.write(0);
}
}