User:SuzanneGuitjens/Sensitivity training
Inhuman Factors / Sensitivity Training
We (me Jochem & Jeroen Rijnart) chose to work with optical light sensors. This kind of sensors were used in a lot of electronic devices among which computer mice. We found out that computer mice has a kind of light sensor that can observe the surface where its placed. And there is a possibility to hack this sensor and use it as a lo-fi mini camera. We were looking for specific kind of chip that has been used in a lot of tutorials on internet. Unfortunately we couldn't find the right chip so we decided to start with another kind of light sensor. We learned a lot about datasheets and how to read them. Also we understand how optical mice work.
Microscopic Webcam We decided to hack a webcam and turn it into a microscope. Most important is that you keep de lens and sensor clean, otherwise it won't work. We filmed a lot of surfaces, textures and objects. After we collected a lot of footage we created music/soundscapes that matches with the footage.