Ever wondered what an interactive rave toilet looks like?
In a one-day project centered around the Bare Conductive Touch Board, my partner @hazac_ and I embraced the challenge of blending physical computing with creativity. This touch board opens the door to inventive connections between the physical and digital worlds.
We discovered inspiration in a restroom, envisioning an "interactive rave" experience. Despite this being our first time using bare conductives and a tight deadline ( a few hours), we crafted a manageable plan. đââī¸đ¨
Our vision encompassed three user interactions:
1. A response upon touching the restroom door handle.
2. An initiated response when sitting on the toilet seat.
3. A response triggered by touching the sink knob while facing the mirror.
With interaction flow sorted, we turned to sound effects and music.
Our goal was to greet users entering the restroom with a scripted message, enhanced by an echoing effect for a nightclub ambiance. After refining the audio, we loaded it onto the micro SD card in MP3 format.
Addressing the challenge of triggering sound from the toilet seat, We began crafting a touch-sensitive element using copper layers and sponges within a cardboard cushion. This solution and approach allowed us to successfully achieve our goal.
Our restroom was transformed into an unexpected interactive "rave," đĒŠ
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