Thursday Reflection

Today I participated in Coding Paper Circuits (Tiny Arduinos).  We created breadboards to test out the Attiny85 we would be programing.  Unfortunately the wire cutters in the toolbox had a hard time cutting the wires, which was a little frustrating, but we eventually cut and added them to the breadboard.  We learned how to program the Attiny and eventually got our lights to work.   I don't think I would have young children put one together, perhaps older students could build their own.  I do see how using a breadboard is helpful in seeing if your code works.

This afternoon I worked on my independent project.  I figured out what I wanted to work with, found it online and actually purchased it.  I am going to be working with the FLORA main board, FLORA accelerometer + compass module, 12 flora RG NeoPixels, 150mAH RGB LiPo battery and conductive thread.  Next I worked on my circuit design on paper to figure out where I would place everything so that it will actually work.  I got a little confused on the first try, but figured it out on the second one.  I think this will be really helpful to use as guide when I start sewing.  

I also spent a little time watching some tutorials on Adafruit to better understand the FLORA and the FLORA accelerator, and conductive thread.  I also got their drivers and program library installed so I will be ready to program once I have them.