User:1sfoerster/enes100/fall2013/p2BioFeed

Problem Statement (Finish description)
Design and build a device that will convert inputs from the human body such as heart rate, skin temperature, EEG, skin twitching and movement detection through a series of colored LEDs. Provide an alternative multi-sensory device for people who cannot normally control their environment

Program EL Sequencer to create different light patterns using Electrolumincent wire

Conceive
Use LEDs from flashing party glasses to connect to an arduino as seen bellow
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVBljPK06W4*
 * http://www.amazon.com/Shutter-Shades-Multicolor-Rockstar-Sunglasses/dp/B003ZUNYSC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381845734&sr=8-2&keywords=FLASHING+LED+RAVE+PARTY+SHADES

Take out the LEDs and connecting wires to connect to a helmet so that it changes color base on sensory input
 * https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/93/Project_parts.jpg/220px-Project_parts.jpg

Program EL Sequencer so that EL wires blink in different sequences/pattern
 * /program/

Design
Part of the project was to use a flashing party classes and figure out how there are connected. We open the glasses, took out the LEDs connected to the wires and control switch, Printed a heart from the class makerBot and put the LEDs inside. We then tried to turn on the switch to see if the LEDs will glow. this have not work and we are still trying to figure out why

Base has batteries, logic, on/off, lights, and fan. Headset has batteries, logic, and on/off.

Other parts were figuring out how to recharge LiPo battery which can be found in https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/User:Kshew12/ENES-100/project_2:_BioFeedback

Soldering FTDI basic onto EL sequencer in order to connect it to the computer

Implementation
Promote the students interest in Biotechnology along the line with engineering

To raise an awareness of Engineering club by producing cool and attracting devices.

Operation
Use of Arduino

Next Steps
Fix all the splicing of EL wires that do light up when voltage is apply to it. [ Perhaps we can order more ]

Find new power source for EL sequencer so that when more than 3 of the EL wires are connected, they do not lose their brightness

Create a new program that alternates different EL wires.

Replace the logic boards inside of base and headset with arduinos