katietieu / wilson

Wilson

Wilson is a sock puppet chat buddy - a wearable interface which embodies hygge.

Created by Katie Tieu for CPSC 599.88: Physical & Tangible HCI Final Project, April 2020.

Documentation: https://katietieu7.wixsite.com/portfolio/final-project-wilson

Instructions

To be used in conjunction with P5.js

1. Download this repo. Ensure you have the CapacitiveSensor Arduino library imported https://github.com/arduino-libraries/CapacitiveSensor/zipball/master

2. Upload code to Arduino

3. Download P5.js GUI from https://github.com/p5-serial/p5.serialcontrol/releases . Extract .zip and open "p5.serialcontrol" executable file

4. In P5.js GUI, connect to Arduino port (COM3 for Uno on Windows)

5. Open https://editor.p5js.org/ktieu/sketches/oLdjZ5iiJ in browser (ensure line 32: serial.open('COM3'); is set to the right port)

6. Run code in P5.js editor and watch output in the preview

Use

Whether you want to chat, vent to someone, or just hang out, Wilson is here for you!

• Squeeze his right hand for a statement (joke, compliment, fun fact)
• Squeeze his left hand for a reply ("Yes", "No", "What do you think?")
• Squeeze his left ear to have him play a song based on your heart rate
  • Under 100 bpm (relaxed state): plays a 'chill' song
  • Under 120 bpm (excited state): plays a 'hype' song
  • Over 120 bpm (overexcited/distressed): plays a calming song