Plug-and-Play Physical Computing and Device Prototyping with Jacdac

James Devine, Steve Hodges, Thomas Ball, Michal Moskal, Peli de Halleux, Gabriele D'Amone, David Gakure, Joe Finney, Lorraine Underwood, Kobi Hartley, Matt Oppenheim, Paul Kos

Abstract: Physical computing involves the creation of interactive digital devices that sense and respond to the world around them [1]. Typically, sensors, actuators and communications modules are connected to a microcontroller (MCU) running code that maps sensed inputs into outputs such as lighting, sound and electro-mechanical actuation [7]. This prototyping process builds on a wide range of disciplines including electronics, mechatronics, computer science and software development. It's typically experimental, creative and highly iterative.