Joe S.
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Just got a package containing my reward for backing a gesture sensor on kickstarter a while back. I also got some sample code files to look over and play with. Shown with the Arduino UNO that I'm going to use with these.
Nerd fun!
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BSea
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Well, yes, you certainly have some . . . . . . ummmm . . . . . . . . stuff there. Yes you do! What it does, I have no idea
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So what does a gesture sensor do exactly? Or is that something you have to design? It see's a gesture, and you program a response?
.So what does a gesture sensor do exactly? Or is that something you have to design? It see's a gesture, and you program a response?
Joe S.
Member
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grabo/gesturer-arduino-compatible-gesture-sensing-module
The video there pretty much covers it. It's like a 12 option light switch, and the arduino is the part that I program to do something (turn on a light, motor, ect.) when it's on one of those options. Right now I'm just playing with it, but my plan is to make a little car that will drive so far or turn so far depending on the hand motions it sees.
The video there pretty much covers it. It's like a 12 option light switch, and the arduino is the part that I program to do something (turn on a light, motor, ect.) when it's on one of those options. Right now I'm just playing with it, but my plan is to make a little car that will drive so far or turn so far depending on the hand motions it sees.
BSea
Member
That is cool, and if someone is into electronics, it looks pretty interesting. It's a bit over my head though. I get the concept, but I couldn't make anything from it.
Let us know what you're going to do with it. I'd like to see what people could do with it.
Let us know what you're going to do with it. I'd like to see what people could do with it.
sbell111
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A keep seeing the word 'arduino', but I don't have a clue what it means. I have a funny feeling that this means that I am old.
You whippersnappers with your strange gizmos...
You whippersnappers with your strange gizmos...
BSea
Member
No, it can't be that because I have no idea what that is either. And I'm not old. It just means we're not Nerds. :biggrin:
Joe S.
Member
Put simply, it's a computer that you load a program on to from another "real" computer that controls inputs and outputs (IF the button is pressed THEN blink the light 3 times). I figured that there won't be many people who are into this on a penturning site, but y'all are my friends so I thought I would share it.
jsolie
Member
That does look pretty cool, and it sounds like you've got a fun little project planned out.
sbell111
Member
Don't take my post the wrong way. I'm pretty jealous of people with the skills to make those gizmos.
Joe S.
Member
But I am a whippersnapper and it is a strange gizmo...
BSea
Member
So, when are you going to show us what you've made from those parts?
Joe S.
Member
As soon as I actually make something. I'm waiting for some parts in the mail. Most of my progress so far is with the code, and that isn't so exciting for show and tell.:biggrin:
eranox
Member
That looks really neat! I've been wanting to try out the Arduino, but I'm probably one new hobby away from getting kicked out of the house.
Joe S.
Member
The gesture sensors are proving to be a little more difficult to figure out, but I'll get it soon. In the meantime I made a motion alarm! The PIR sensor detects motion and then the LED lights alternate red and blue like police lights, and the speaker plays an alarm sound. I wanted to post a video but couldn't figure out how.
Joe S.
Member
Took long enough, but I finally set up youtube. Here is the motion detector:
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The parts for my car project are taking forever to get here, but I'll keep you updated as I work on that.
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The parts for my car project are taking forever to get here, but I'll keep you updated as I work on that.
