I recently heard about Tokyo HackerSpace at the New Context Conference, and wanted to reach out.
My teammates and I are developing device-based social network that uses living plants in its user interface. We created a musical instrument / game around the idea for this year's TEDxTokyo.
We are now thinking about a simple DIY plant sensor and messenger kit. Basically, you can turn your house plant into a character by recording your own voices and messages that are played when the plant needs water sunlight etc. I'm very interested in the potential of doing this as an open hardware development project, and was wondering if this is something that might be interesting for Tokyo HackerSpace. I will come to the meeting on Tues. Emery suggested I also post here.
I thought this might make a good workshop, but it I want to talk to the THS members to hear what the best options would be.
Yes, that's quite possible. I'd recommend using an Arduino and the APR9600
audio recorder/playback IC. The APR9600 can record up to 60 seconds of
messages and can store up to 8 different messages. You can trigger the
different messages via the Arduino based on whatever sensor inputs you are
using. You can get the IC in Akihabara at Akizuki.
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[mailto:tokyohackerspace@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jack Shaw
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 6:51 PM
To: tokyohackerspace@googlegroups.com
Subject: [THS:20889] Plants as living Interfaces
I recently heard about Tokyo HackerSpace at the New Context Conference, and
wanted to reach out.
My teammates and I are developing device-based social network that uses
living plants in its user interface. We created a musical instrument / game
around the idea for this year's TEDxTokyo.
We are now thinking about a simple DIY plant sensor and messenger kit.
Basically, you can turn your house plant into a character by recording your
own voices and messages that are played when the plant needs water sunlight
etc. I'm very interested in the potential of doing this as an open hardware
development project, and was wondering if this is something that might be
interesting for Tokyo HackerSpace. I will come to the meeting on Tues. Emery
suggested I also post here.
I thought this might make a good workshop, but it I want to talk to the THS
members to hear what the best options would be.
Thanks,
Jack
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> Yes, that’s quite possible. I’d recommend using an Arduino and the APR9600
> audio recorder/playback IC. The APR9600 can record up to 60 seconds of
> messages and can store up to 8 different messages. You can trigger the
> different messages via the Arduino based on whatever sensor inputs you are
> using. You can get the IC in Akihabara at Akizuki.****
> I recently heard about Tokyo HackerSpace at the New Context Conference,
> and wanted to reach out.
> My teammates and I are developing device-based social network that uses
> living plants in its user interface. We created a musical instrument / game
> around the idea for this year's TEDxTokyo.
> We are now thinking about a simple DIY plant sensor and messenger kit.
> Basically, you can turn your house plant into a character by recording your
> own voices and messages that are played when the plant needs water sunlight
> etc. I'm very interested in the potential of doing this as an open hardware
> development project, and was wondering if this is something that might be
> interesting for Tokyo HackerSpace. I will come to the meeting on Tues.
> Emery suggested I also post here.
> I thought this might make a good workshop, but it I want to talk to the
> THS members to hear what the best options would be.
> Thanks,
> Jack****
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Subject: Re: [THS:20892] Plants as living Interfaces
don't hijack the thread.
c
On Saturday, November 3, 2012, Akiba wrote:
Hi Jack.
Yes, that's quite possible. I'd recommend using an Arduino and the APR9600
audio recorder/playback IC. The APR9600 can record up to 60 seconds of
messages and can store up to 8 different messages. You can trigger the
different messages via the Arduino based on whatever sensor inputs you are
using. You can get the IC in Akihabara at Akizuki.
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I recently heard about Tokyo HackerSpace at the New Context Conference, and
wanted to reach out.
My teammates and I are developing device-based social network that uses
living plants in its user interface. We created a musical instrument / game
around the idea for this year's TEDxTokyo.
We are now thinking about a simple DIY plant sensor and messenger kit.
Basically, you can turn your house plant into a character by recording your
own voices and messages that are played when the plant needs water sunlight
etc. I'm very interested in the potential of doing this as an open hardware
development project, and was wondering if this is something that might be
interesting for Tokyo HackerSpace. I will come to the meeting on Tues. Emery
suggested I also post here.
I thought this might make a good workshop, but it I want to talk to the THS
members to hear what the best options would be.
Thanks,
Jack
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>> Yes, that’s quite possible. I’d recommend using an Arduino and the
>> APR9600 audio recorder/playback IC. The APR9600 can record up to 60 seconds
>> of messages and can store up to 8 different messages. You can trigger the
>> different messages via the Arduino based on whatever sensor inputs you are
>> using. You can get the IC in Akihabara at Akizuki.****
>> *From:* **tokyohackerspace@googlegroups.com** [mailto:**
>> tokyohackerspace@googlegroups.com**] *On Behalf Of *Jack Shaw
>> *Sent:* Saturday, November 03, 2012 6:51 PM
>> *To:* **tokyohackerspace@googlegroups.com**
>> *Subject:* [THS:20889] Plants as living Interfaces****
>> ** **
>> I recently heard about Tokyo HackerSpace at the New Context Conference,
>> and wanted to reach out.
>> My teammates and I are developing device-based social network that uses
>> living plants in its user interface. We created a musical instrument / game
>> around the idea for this year's TEDxTokyo.
>> We are now thinking about a simple DIY plant sensor and messenger kit.
>> Basically, you can turn your house plant into a character by recording your
>> own voices and messages that are played when the plant needs water sunlight
>> etc. I'm very interested in the potential of doing this as an open hardware
>> development project, and was wondering if this is something that might be
>> interesting for Tokyo HackerSpace. I will come to the meeting on Tues.
>> Emery suggested I also post here.
>> I thought this might make a good workshop, but it I want to talk to the
>> THS members to hear what the best options would be.
>> Thanks,
>> Jack****
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On Saturday, November 3, 2012, Torsten Wagner wrote:
> sorry for my stupidity but in which way did Akiba hijack the thread...
> Just wonder?
> Totti
> On 3 November 2012 19:39, Chris Shannon <cshan...@gmail.com> wrote:
> don't hijack the thread.
> c
> On Saturday, November 3, 2012, Akiba wrote:
> **
> Hi Jack. ****
> Yes, that’s quite possible. I’d recommend using an Arduino and the APR9600
> audio recorder/playback IC. The APR9600 can record up to 60 seconds of
> messages and can store up to 8 different messages. You can trigger the
> different messages via the Arduino based on whatever sensor inputs you are
> using. You can get the IC in Akihabara at Akizuki.****
> On Saturday, November 3, 2012, Torsten Wagner wrote:
>> sorry for my stupidity but in which way did Akiba hijack the thread...
>> Just wonder?
>> Totti
>> On 3 November 2012 19:39, Chris Shannon <cshan...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> don't hijack the thread.
>> c
>> On Saturday, November 3, 2012, Akiba wrote:
>> **
>> Hi Jack. ****
>> Yes, that’s quite possible. I’d recommend using an Arduino and the
>> APR9600 audio recorder/playback IC. The APR9600 can record up to 60 seconds
>> of messages and can store up to 8 different messages. You can trigger the
>> different messages via the Arduino based on whatever sensor inputs you are
>> using. You can get the IC in Akihabara at Akizuki.****
>> *From:* **tokyohackerspace@googlegroups.com** [mailto:**
>> tokyohackerspace@googlegroups.com**] *On Behalf Of *Jack Shaw
>> *Sent:* Saturday, November 03, 2012 6:51 PM
>> *To:* **tokyohackerspace@googlegroups.com**
>> *Subject:* [THS:20889] Plants as living Interfaces****
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> Uhhhh please excuse me.... as you now Germans and humour do not play well
> ;)
> On 3 November 2012 20:36, Chris Shannon <cshan...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> "Hi Jack."
>> 1st thing he wrote. ;)
>> c
>> On Saturday, November 3, 2012, Torsten Wagner wrote:
>>> sorry for my stupidity but in which way did Akiba hijack the thread...
>>> Just wonder?
>>> Totti
>>> On 3 November 2012 19:39, Chris Shannon <cshan...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> don't hijack the thread.
>>> c
>>> On Saturday, November 3, 2012, Akiba wrote:
>>> **
>>> Hi Jack. ****
>>> Yes, that’s quite possible. I’d recommend using an Arduino and the
>>> APR9600 audio recorder/playback IC. The APR9600 can record up to 60 seconds
>>> of messages and can store up to 8 different messages. You can trigger the
>>> different messages via the Arduino based on whatever sensor inputs you are
>>> using. You can get the IC in Akihabara at Akizuki.****
>>> *From:* **tokyohackerspace@googlegroups.com** [mailto:**
>>> tokyohackerspace@googlegroups.com**] *On Behalf Of *Jack Shaw
>>> *Sent:* Saturday, November 03, 2012 6:51 PM
>>> *To:* **tokyohackerspace@googlegroups.com**
>>> *Subject:* [THS:20889] Plants as living Interfaces****
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as well as spelling .... as you KNOW
On 3 November 2012 20:40, Torsten Wagner <torsten.wag...@gmail.com> wrote:
Uhhhh please excuse me.... as you now Germans and humour do not play well ;)
On 3 November 2012 20:36, Chris Shannon <cshan...@gmail.com> wrote:
"Hi Jack."
1st thing he wrote. ;)
c
On Saturday, November 3, 2012, Torsten Wagner wrote:
sorry for my stupidity but in which way did Akiba hijack the thread...
Just wonder?
Totti
On 3 November 2012 19:39, Chris Shannon <cshan...@gmail.com> wrote:
don't hijack the thread.
c
On Saturday, November 3, 2012, Akiba wrote:
Hi Jack.
Yes, that's quite possible. I'd recommend using an Arduino and the APR9600
audio recorder/playback IC. The APR9600 can record up to 60 seconds of
messages and can store up to 8 different messages. You can trigger the
different messages via the Arduino based on whatever sensor inputs you are
using. You can get the IC in Akihabara at Akizuki.
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To: tokyohackerspace@googlegroups.com
Subject: [THS:20889] Plants as living Interfaces
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I want to add plant can be much more rather then the green around a sensor.
They have there own signaling and with a bit of electronic you can
interface this. Breaking a leaf or hurting the plant in a way creates
strong action potentials.
Back in Germany I was discussing and thinking with a biologist how to tap
this signals for something good.
CC. Don't slash the Arduino-hammer on it too fast. The MSP430 as a
ultra-low power uC would run from creating an "earth-battery" inside the
plants flowerpot no need for a external powersource. Also powerful enough
to to some low-level speech-synthesis on board. Guess everthing in quality
which sounds like Mickey Mouse is ok.
On 3 November 2012 18:50, Jack Shaw <jackshawb...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I recently heard about Tokyo HackerSpace at the New Context Conference,
> and wanted to reach out.
> My teammates and I are developing device-based social network that uses
> living plants in its user interface. We created a musical instrument / game
> around the idea for this year's TEDxTokyo.
> We are now thinking about a simple DIY plant sensor and messenger kit.
> Basically, you can turn your house plant into a character by recording your
> own voices and messages that are played when the plant needs water sunlight
> etc. I'm very interested in the potential of doing this as an open hardware
> development project, and was wondering if this is something that might be
> interesting for Tokyo HackerSpace. I will come to the meeting on Tues.
> Emery suggested I also post here.
> I thought this might make a good workshop, but it I want to talk to the
> THS members to hear what the best options would be.
> Thanks,
> Jack
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I am interested in playing with the msp430 as well. I have a few dev kits to try out. Super low power and all that. Potato battery should last a week ;)
On Saturday, November 3, 2012 9:36:47 PM UTC+9, Totti wrote:
> I want to add plant can be much more rather then the green around a > sensor. > They have there own signaling and with a bit of electronic you can > interface this. Breaking a leaf or hurting the plant in a way creates > strong action potentials. > Back in Germany I was discussing and thinking with a biologist how to tap > this signals for something good.
> CC. Don't slash the Arduino-hammer on it too fast. The MSP430 as a > ultra-low power uC would run from creating an "earth-battery" inside the > plants flowerpot no need for a external powersource. Also powerful enough > to to some low-level speech-synthesis on board. Guess everthing in quality > which sounds like Mickey Mouse is ok.
> On 3 November 2012 18:50, Jack Shaw <jacksh...@gmail.com <javascript:>>wrote:
>> I recently heard about Tokyo HackerSpace at the New Context Conference, >> and wanted to reach out.
>> My teammates and I are developing device-based social network that uses >> living plants in its user interface. We created a musical instrument / game >> around the idea for this year's TEDxTokyo.
>> We are now thinking about a simple DIY plant sensor and messenger kit. >> Basically, you can turn your house plant into a character by recording your >> own voices and messages that are played when the plant needs water sunlight >> etc. I'm very interested in the potential of doing this as an open hardware >> development project, and was wondering if this is something that might be >> interesting for Tokyo HackerSpace. I will come to the meeting on Tues. >> Emery suggested I also post here.
>> I thought this might make a good workshop, but it I want to talk to the >> THS members to hear what the best options would be.
>> Thanks,
>> Jack
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> I am interested in playing with the msp430 as well. I have a few dev kits
> to try out.
> Super low power and all that. Potato battery should last a week ;)
> On Saturday, November 3, 2012 9:36:47 PM UTC+9, Totti wrote:
>> I want to add plant can be much more rather then the green around a
>> sensor.
>> They have there own signaling and with a bit of electronic you can
>> interface this. Breaking a leaf or hurting the plant in a way creates
>> strong action potentials.
>> Back in Germany I was discussing and thinking with a biologist how to tap
>> this signals for something good.
>> CC. Don't slash the Arduino-hammer on it too fast. The MSP430 as a
>> ultra-low power uC would run from creating an "earth-battery" inside the
>> plants flowerpot no need for a external powersource. Also powerful enough
>> to to some low-level speech-synthesis on board. Guess everthing in quality
>> which sounds like Mickey Mouse is ok.
>> On 3 November 2012 18:50, Jack Shaw <jacksh...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> I recently heard about Tokyo HackerSpace at the New Context Conference,
>>> and wanted to reach out.
>>> My teammates and I are developing device-based social network that uses
>>> living plants in its user interface. We created a musical instrument / game
>>> around the idea for this year's TEDxTokyo.
>>> We are now thinking about a simple DIY plant sensor and messenger kit.
>>> Basically, you can turn your house plant into a character by recording your
>>> own voices and messages that are played when the plant needs water sunlight
>>> etc. I'm very interested in the potential of doing this as an open hardware
>>> development project, and was wondering if this is something that might be
>>> interesting for Tokyo HackerSpace. I will come to the meeting on Tues.
>>> Emery suggested I also post here.
>>> I thought this might make a good workshop, but it I want to talk to the
>>> THS members to hear what the best options would be.
>>> Thanks,
>>> Jack
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Plants as sensors and self-generated power are both things I'm very interested in. I also wondered if this kind of water powered battery could be made into the bottom of the flower pot so the excess water could be an energy source. http://waterbattery.com/
We just tested a super simple two plant messaging system at the Zushi Media Art Festival. I think the next step for us is incorporating the water, light, etc sensors into the mix. Eventually we want the plants to communicate wirelessly.
On Saturday, November 3, 2012 6:50:39 PM UTC+9, Jack Shaw wrote:
> I recently heard about Tokyo HackerSpace at the New Context Conference, > and wanted to reach out.
> My teammates and I are developing device-based social network that uses > living plants in its user interface. We created a musical instrument / game > around the idea for this year's TEDxTokyo.
> We are now thinking about a simple DIY plant sensor and messenger kit. > Basically, you can turn your house plant into a character by recording your > own voices and messages that are played when the plant needs water sunlight > etc. I'm very interested in the potential of doing this as an open hardware > development project, and was wondering if this is something that might be > interesting for Tokyo HackerSpace. I will come to the meeting on Tues. > Emery suggested I also post here.
> I thought this might make a good workshop, but it I want to talk to the > THS members to hear what the best options would be.
On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 3:34 PM, Jack Shaw <jackshawb...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks for the replies.
> Plants as sensors and self-generated power are both things I'm very
> interested in. I also wondered if this kind of water powered battery could
> be made into the bottom of the flower pot so the excess water could be an
> energy source. http://waterbattery.com/
> We just tested a super simple two plant messaging system at the Zushi
> Media Art Festival. I think the next step for us is incorporating the
> water, light, etc sensors into the mix. Eventually we want the plants to
> communicate wirelessly.
> On Saturday, November 3, 2012 6:50:39 PM UTC+9, Jack Shaw wrote:
>> I recently heard about Tokyo HackerSpace at the New Context Conference,
>> and wanted to reach out.
>> My teammates and I are developing device-based social network that uses
>> living plants in its user interface. We created a musical instrument / game
>> around the idea for this year's TEDxTokyo.
>> We are now thinking about a simple DIY plant sensor and messenger kit.
>> Basically, you can turn your house plant into a character by recording your
>> own voices and messages that are played when the plant needs water sunlight
>> etc. I'm very interested in the potential of doing this as an open hardware
>> development project, and was wondering if this is something that might be
>> interesting for Tokyo HackerSpace. I will come to the meeting on Tues.
>> Emery suggested I also post here.
>> I thought this might make a good workshop, but it I want to talk to the
>> THS members to hear what the best options would be.
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Chris,
Have you thought about infrared video tracking? You can, at the very least
see where they are coming into your fields from, would greatly help
trapping.
c
On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 5:08 PM, Chris Harrington <
chris.harrington...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'd love to wire up my garden so that my crops start screaming when the
> wild boars come and trample them at night looking for worms.
> I'm trying to think of any possible approach to wild animal control in
> addition to the standard motion detectors and that sort of thing.
> On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 3:34 PM, Jack Shaw <jackshawb...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Thanks for the replies.
>> Plants as sensors and self-generated power are both things I'm very
>> interested in. I also wondered if this kind of water powered battery could
>> be made into the bottom of the flower pot so the excess water could be an
>> energy source. http://waterbattery.com/
>> We just tested a super simple two plant messaging system at the Zushi
>> Media Art Festival. I think the next step for us is incorporating the
>> water, light, etc sensors into the mix. Eventually we want the plants to
>> communicate wirelessly.
>> On Saturday, November 3, 2012 6:50:39 PM UTC+9, Jack Shaw wrote:
>>> I recently heard about Tokyo HackerSpace at the New Context Conference,
>>> and wanted to reach out.
>>> My teammates and I are developing device-based social network that uses
>>> living plants in its user interface. We created a musical instrument / game
>>> around the idea for this year's TEDxTokyo.
>>> We are now thinking about a simple DIY plant sensor and messenger kit.
>>> Basically, you can turn your house plant into a character by recording your
>>> own voices and messages that are played when the plant needs water sunlight
>>> etc. I'm very interested in the potential of doing this as an open hardware
>>> development project, and was wondering if this is something that might be
>>> interesting for Tokyo HackerSpace. I will come to the meeting on Tues.
>>> Emery suggested I also post here.
>>> I thought this might make a good workshop, but it I want to talk to the
>>> THS members to hear what the best options would be.
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