Production for my final project in my physical computing class is going very well and I am beginning to feel excited about it. My concept has changed a great deal since I sketched it out two weeks ago. This evening, I received all the electronic components that I will require for my project in the mail. I just went through some successful tests with the AC current sensors that I will be using for my video installation. It was interesting to see the different feedback I was getting from the different electronic devices that I am considering using. I am looking forward to playing with these values and then develop some dynamic output effects with them. I am also considering implementing homemade devices with some of the sensors that have been introduced to us in the beginning of semester such as photo cells and flex sensors.

Now that I have resolved all the issues surrounding the input aspect of my piece, tomorrow I plan to begin developing the output phase of my project. I have decided that the video projection that I will be using will be all in vector graphics which means I have a lot of drawing to do! The main character I am using is very eccentric and awkward which will add a lot of humor to the piece. I plan to record voices for the cartoon character as well.

That is all I really want to say about my progress for my final project for now. I would like to keep much of what I am planning as a surprise for my final presentation!