Project proposal

Physical Computing Final Project: 

Description

An Arduino that functions as a local server sends an autonomous and continuous “Ping” command that travels endlessly on the Internet infrastructure channels, drawing its path with light. The Arduino traces this Ping moving and hitting routers, IXP, servers. A bright and strong beam of light is projected from the Arduino to the space; this beam is broken every time the Ping hits a computer, having a second of darkness.
The traced IP locations are mapped to their geographical position and projected to the wall, translating the drawing the Ping creates.

Timeline:

Week 8-14 April: Connecting the arduino to the Internet
Week 15-21 April: Perform a continuous ping and read traceroute
Week 22-28 April: Connecting arduino to projector
Week 29-5 May: Graphics implementation, translating data to visual output
Week 6-12 May: Documentation and final presentation

Material list:

Arduino Uno
ESP8266 module
Board
Jumper wires
Electric outlet
Projector

References:

INTERNET ENCEPHALOGRAPHY (2011)
Conception: Nicolas Maigret & Nicolas Montgermont
A global network activity measurement based on the ‘Ping’ command

http://peripheriques.free.fr/blog/index.php?/works/2011-internetencephalography/

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