Vector Pouch

Here is a picture of the completed vector pouch.

New Interface

Some changes in the interface. After speaking to my lecturers, I realised that there might have been a lack of immersion in the project. It is a little crucial at this stage but I think I have to change the interface.

What I have thought of is using a leg pouch. Great thing about it is the mobility aspect. It is small, mobile, not a hindrance at all.

Mobility

Geographic grids bind us to locations in cities and globally. Cities are physically bound by their surroundings. It might be interesting to try and break free from this physicality, without transporting oneself into the virtual.

The Interface

I have been thinking and re-thinking the interface that I plan to use. Is it the best portrayal? These are questions I usually ask when I am planning an interface. Right now I am thinking of the stainless steel box with the coffee mugs. My main concern is that is it not mobile. Will look into it further.

Picture on the left shows possible layout of the solar cells on top of the stainless steel box. Still not too convinced by it.

More thoughts on the city

These thoughts are through research on Lewis Mumford, who was very well known for his writings on cities and architecture.

"The chief function of the city is to convert power into form, energy into culture, dead matter into living symbols of art, biological reproduction into social creativity" - Lewis Mumford

RFID has homogenized our global community, it has domesticated internationalism through the introduction of biometric passports.

Replacable elements of a monoculture, each specialised in our own fields, just like an ants nest. Invisible layers are mounted over each other to create a unique maze which cannot be seen. We, as physical beings, can be considered invisible now because all that matters are our transactions which can track our locations in a virtual space.

Instructables

I have uploaded a complete tutorial on the solar powered Arduino board here

Completely self sufficient Arduino

This setup comprises of 2 solar cells, a 1N5817 power diode and a 9V rechargeable battery. The output is then transferred to the Arduino board.