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== Web Cam De-Construction | 22.10.2012 == | == Web Cam De-Construction | 22.10.2012 == | ||
I took apart the webcam by removing all of the screws and pieces that would come off freely. Next I had to use a plier to forcefully break off the rest of the plastic case around the cam until I only had the microchip and cam remaining. After this I used a solder to remove the 6 LED lights from the microchip. | I took apart the webcam by removing all of the screws and pieces that would come off freely. Next I had to use a plier to forcefully break off the rest of the plastic case around the cam until I only had the microchip and cam remaining. After this I used a solder to remove the 6 LED lights from the microchip. | ||
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This week I began to collect samples (such as rotting water from flower vases at the cemetery and dirt and roots) to look at under the microscope. | This week I began to collect samples (such as rotting water from flower vases at the cemetery and dirt and roots) to look at under the microscope. | ||
[[File: | [[File:sample collection1.jpg|250px]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:sample collection2.jpg|250px]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:sample collection3.jpg|250px]] | ||
I used my microscope to photograph my [[wikipedia:iPod Touch|iPod Touch]] screen in order to make calculations of the magnification depth of my microscope. | I used my microscope to photograph my [[wikipedia:iPod Touch|iPod Touch]] screen in order to make calculations of the magnification depth of my microscope. | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:23 11 12 micro1 berries.jpg|Red Berries sample 1 | ||
File: | File:23 11 12 micro2 berries.jpg|Red Berries sample 2 | ||
File: | File:23 11 12 micro3 berries.jpg|Red Berries sample 3 | ||
File: | File:23 11 12 micro4 berries.jpg|Red Berries sample 4 | ||
File: | File:23 11 12 micro5 cleaner.jpg|Window cleaner sample 1 | ||
File: | File:23 11 12 micro6 cleaner.jpg|Window cleaner sample 2 | ||
File: | File:23 11 12 micro7 feather.jpg|Feather sample 1 | ||
File: | File:23 11 12 micro8 feather.jpg|Feather sample 2 | ||
File: | File:23 11 12 micro9 sawdust.jpg|Sawdust sample 1 | ||
File: | File:23 11 12 micro10 sawdust.jpg|Sawdust sample 2 | ||
File: | File:23 11 12 micro11 moss.jpg|Moss sample 1 | ||
File: | File:23 11 12 micro12 moss.jpg|Moss sample 2 | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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== Project Concept | 10.12.2012 == | == Project Concept | 10.12.2012 == | ||
During some experimentation while working with my microscope I observed that the microscope itself was very sensitive to movement - a breath, a shaking floor, etc.. This gave me an idea which is forming the concept for my Project Concept. | During some experimentation while working with my microscope I observed that the microscope itself was very sensitive to movement - a breath, a shaking floor, etc.. This gave me an idea which is forming the concept for my Project Concept. | ||
I would like to install my microscope onto a sub-woofer with a petri dish on it. The petri dish will have a mixture of pond water and sawdust. The vibrations in the petri dish will create an analog reactive visual feedback to any music that is played. This can be presented in two ways; a live audio-visual performance, or a stand-alone video and sound installation. | I would like to install my microscope onto a sub-woofer with a petri dish on it. The petri dish will have a mixture of pond water and sawdust. The vibrations in the petri dish will create an analog reactive visual feedback to any music that is played. This can be presented in two ways; a live audio-visual performance, or a stand-alone video and sound installation. | ||
[[File: | [[File:Subwoofer microscopy.jpg|450px]] | ||
<videoflash type=vimeo>55232052|420|280</videoflash> | <videoflash type=vimeo>55232052|420|280</videoflash> | ||
== Final Project Presentation | 28.01.2013 == | |||
Today I will present my final project in the form of an Open Office Presentation using the projector. I will be showing the results of my conceptual research, plus audio and photographic mock-ups of what I expect to achieve. | |||
Over the next weeks I will publish my final Pd Patch here in the Wiki. At the moment my patch is not fully operational but I will publish it here regardless as a work in Progress; | |||
Download Patch: [[Media:many worlds patch 01.pd]] | |||
== Documentation: Final Project == | |||
I combined my final project in this ''DIY-Microscopy'' class with my work in ''Dataflow I''. You can visit my [[GMU:Dataflow I/Brian Bixby |Dataflow I wiki page]] for more information on my final project. | |||
== Documentation: DIY-Microscopy Poster == | |||
Use the PDF link below to view the '''DIY-Microscopy Poster'''. Amel, Nils and I decided to create this poster as a guide and to provide an easy to read overview of our projects. The poster combines all of the important steps and tips that should be helpful for first time builders to avoid difficulties when they begin their own DIY-Microscopy project. | |||
'''DIY-Microscopy Poster'''; | |||
[[Media:DIY DOCU LO Grafic 08.pdf]] |