Author Archives: Michael Sauder

Lab Report – Servo with potentiometer

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Michael Sauder

Objective: To control a servo speed using a potentiometer. Materials: Arduino, hookup wire, USB cable, 5v servo motor, potentiometer. Tools: None were required, may want a wire strippers to make/modify hookup wire if needed. Procedure: Wired Arduino and servo Ran … Continue reading →

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Journal Week 9 – LED ordering woes

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Michael Sauder

I’ve taken on the role of ordering most of the parts for our wearable LED jacket, and running into an unexpected snag – many of the parts I was originally looking at are out of stock. My guess is that … Continue reading →

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OT: LED installation

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Michael Sauder

I should be doing my tardy journal posts instead of surfing the Internets, but just wanted to share this with the class: http://www.demilked.com/tunnel-of-lights-japan-nabana-no-sato/

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Lab Report – Servo motors

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Michael Sauder

Objective: To learn about servo motors using an Arduino board and a small 5V servo. Materials: Arduino Deumilanove USB A/B cable 5V servo motor hookup wire Tools: None were needed for us, but you may want a wire cutters/stripper on … Continue reading →

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Week 7 – Project Proposal

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Michael Sauder

Halloween is fast approaching, and costumes have been on my mind. While I’ve been thinking long and hard about getting a Suitjama, I’m afraid that in NYC that just might not cut it. It’s not quite flashy enough. It needs … Continue reading →

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Week 6 Journal – Controllers

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Michael Sauder

A controller I’ve been looking at for several weeks now is the Atmel ATtiny24A. What is this and why am I interested in it? I’m glad you asked! The ATtiny24A is the tiny little brother of the bigger ATmega328 and … Continue reading →

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Week 5 lab report

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Michael Sauder

Week 5 lab report Objective: Disassemble an Audiovox walkie-talkie, inspect and document the components inside of it, and then put it back together in working condition. Materials: Selection of screwdrivers, small needle nose pliers, Audiovox GMRS122-2 External I/O: 3.5mm stereo … Continue reading →

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Week 5 Journal – Actuators

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Michael Sauder

In the world of actuators, it seems that motors get most of the attention. They’re cool, they’re sexy, they run circles around things (often literally). I’m a simple man with simple needs. I just need this thing to open. And … Continue reading →

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Week 4 Lab Report

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Michael Sauder

Michael Sauder Week 4 Lab Report Objective: To disassemble a defunct network switch so we can view the interior components, with the goal of acquiring a sense of what components are used, how they interact, and how they’re assembled. Materials: … Continue reading →

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Journal Week 4 – Accelerometer sensor

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Michael Sauder

The “sensor” I’m most interested in for a class project is really just a camera interfaced with the OpenCV software. So there isn’t anything specific I can point to for this assignment. But! There’s an alternative sensor I’m interested in, … Continue reading →

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