Week 3 In-class Assignment

You are a research team of material scientists, interaction designers, and craft historians. Your current project is examining interactive electronic swatches found at a historical site.

Using the tools and knowledge we have discussed so far, determine how the swatches work.

Document your findings in a blog post with the title Week 3 Sensor Research: (Title of your swatch(es)

Title. Give it a name
Description. What does this swatch do? How does it work? Please document any methodologies you use to determine its function (e.g. multimeter, LED tests, etc). If you would like to take it apart, please ask me first.
Materials. What materials are used?
Techniques. How was this swatch constructed?
Function. How is / was this used in everyday life? Where have you seen it before?

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