this page features some links and materials for the interactive electronics course.

software

arduino

http://www.arduino.cc/

processing

http://processing.org/

how to control arduino hardware from processing: http://www.arduino.cc/playground/Interfacing/Processing

inkscape

http://inkscape.org/

chair sensor project

http://vimeo.com/21285565
http://www.sabin-jones.com/applets/populate_grid_matrix_for_web/populate_grid_matrix_for_web.html
http://www.syedrezaali.com/dv/3D_Dewey_Visualization/
http://grauwald.com/art/index.php

using xbee transceivers to collect chair data wirelessly

arduino-xbee-howto

Cool arduino project

http://www.geek.com/articles/geek-cetera/aspiring-geek-musician-plays-still-alive-using-old-floppy-drives-and-an-arduino-2011122/

+Mechanical Systems
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/systemscontrol/mechanismsrev8.shtml

inkscape files for laser cut mechanisms

servo-mounted gears
servo slide crank
pulley elevator shaft