Introduction to Sensors Technology

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Introduction to Sensors Technology

• Medialogy Semester 4 AUE 2007
• Bo Rohde Pedersen
• Tony Brooks and Kristoffer Jensen

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Sensors Technology

• 1 module for getting started and inspiration for
  projects
• 6 lectures for learning basic contain
  (sensor/Electro) (BRP/KJ)
• 2 lectures with MAX inputs/mapping etc. (KJ)
• PE Course, 15 lectures carrying 3ECTS points 12
  lectures and 3 lectures workshop (TB)
• Knowledge from Sensors Technology shall be
  combined with Audio Design, Physical Interface
  Design and Measurement of User Experience in the
  project.

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S.T Course Website

• Course Website
• http//www.cs.aaue.dk/brp/SensorTech/index.html
• Website Content
• Course Information Page Content, Structure,
  Announcements
• Lecture Schedule Page Lecture Slides can be
  downloaded from here
• Links Page Useful online references for this
  course

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Course Materials

• There is no specific text for this module
• Theory of electronics will be covered in lecture
  slides and additional handouts
• Links from the net and handouts

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Teleo Sensor Interface

• The Teleo sensor interface is produced by Making
  Things.
• Teleos Analog / Digital inputs and outputs allow
  for connection of various sensors and motors to
  the board.
• Communicates with Max-Msp via dedicated Teleo
  objects over USB

For more details visit http//www.makingthings.co
m/products/documentation/teleo_user_guide/index.ht
ml
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Sensor and Actanuators

• Movement
• Heat
• Moving
• Light
• Sound

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Other Equipment

• Soldering Iron
• Side-cutting pliers
• Flat-nose pliers
• Multimeter

Learning -Soldering -Mearsuring voltage,
current and resistance
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What will we be Doing?

• Basic electrical theory.
• Basic function of electrical sensors
• Avalanched electrical sensors
• Interfacing with a computer
• Practical learning
• MAX

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Why Learn basic Circuit Theory?

• Being able to solve practical problems with any
  electrical set up.
• Choosing the right technology to your
  application.
• Get a better understanding of new technologies
  and the possibilities.

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Project Discussion?

• What is possible?
• Ideas can be scaled
• Parts from existing setups can be adapted
• Remaining time open for Discussion
• Write ideas including first ideas to possible
  solutions
• What and how to sensor it
• If group is formed GET THE KIT