University Projects

For my final project, I had the idea to create an animated story/game based around finding a password to unlock the treasure locked in the security panel system (vault) that I will create using a LCD display, keypad and Arduino board. Moreover, I will have to manufacture the box and lock mechanism that will hold the electronics and treasure inside. I also want to edit 'hack' the mouse so that it fits with the theme and is more interesting than a basic generic mouse. Below are projects using the same type of system:   Bibliography & References [1] http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Security-Panel-System-With-Using-Keypad-an/ [2] http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-password-lock/ [3]  http://www.instructables.com/id/Keypad-Password-Lock-Safe/ [4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRMhNg0dYWE

Sound Sensor Project To gain more experience with building projects using sensors, I decided to build the music reactive LED circuit found on the instructables website. This circuit uses a sound sensor which controls whether the LED flashes on or off - depending if music is playing or not. Code written for this circuit int  soundsensor = 3; int  led = 7;                // defining pin numbers void  setup() {     pinMode  (soundsensor,  INPUT );    pinMode  (led,  OUTPUT ); } void  loop(){   int sensorvalue =  digitalRead  (soundsensor);   //if the sound intensity is higher than threshold                               if (sensorvalue == 1)                              ...

I would like to build a music reactive LED circuit where the LED flashes depending on the music played - which I found on instructables. I really like the idea of this project but am unsure how I can integrate this into my final project. Arduino motion sensor - which I would consider building Bibliography & References [1] http://www.instructables.com/id/Music-Reactive-LED-Arduino-Sound-Sensor-Tutorial-i/ [2]  http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Motion-Sensor/

In lecture, I brainstormed some idea's that I could develop for my final project. I came to the conclusion that I wanted to create a game that included a keypad/password box for interactivity within the game (end goal to unlock the box).  This is a similar idea to the Escape Room games where a sequence of puzzles need to be solved in order to unlock the final box.

Working with Ollie Saunderson, we decided to built an instructables project using the Arduino Uno board. We did find some simple projects, however some of these required an IC component which we didn't have. As we were restricted with components, we decided to find and create a project that only used  LED's, resistors, wires and buttons/switches as these were easily accessible. The first project we decided to attempt, used a potentiometer which controlled the brightness of the LED's and a button to switch the LED's on and off. Unfortunately we couldn't find a potentiometer amoung the components given and therefore attempted this project without using one. However, this circuit didn't work. This may have been due to the circuit not being able to connect up correctly as it was missing a component or the incorrect resistors were used etc. LED Flash Flasher Circuit The second project we decided to attempt, was an LED flag flasher circuit which used LED...

In today's session, we played around with the components, boards etc. that were laid on the table.  We successfully built a tone generator by following a manual, and was relatively simple as the pieces magnetically snapped together. Using a speaker, buttons and a dial which alters frequency, a tone was generated from these components. We spoke about 'hacking' different devices - specifically a mouse and how the left, right buttons and scroll bar can be controlled using different objects/sensors/switches. This can make game play or even using a screen very interesting as the user's experience becomes very interactive.

Ideas for Storytelling on a next generation Technology Standalone Headsets are known to be the next generation headset for virtual reality technology.  VR already enables gamer's to interpret a game in a 3D environment therefore making storytelling possible. Having a standalone VR headset means that the headset will be able to power itself without having to be plugged into the computer or portable device making game play even more realistic as you can be more mobile. Oculus Rift are the next company to release their headset as a standalone headset next year.  This headset would give adventurous story-based games such as Skyrim more of a realistic feel as you won't have to re-adjust the headset or are restricted in movement as the device would be completely wireless. The target audience would most likely be 15 - 25 year olds as this age range is more likely to frequently play video games compared to other age ranges. Bibliography & References [1...