I created Creative Spark for Challenge 2 for Creative Programming. For this assignment, it was preferred to make an interactive demo using both Arduino and Processing. I made a sketchbook in space, where you can be creative using stars to draw. I used a potmeter on the Arduino to change the size of the stars and I used various keys on a keyboard for different colors.
I originally wanted to include a color changing LED on the Arduino in combination with a button to choose the color. However, after a few tries I could not get this to work so I had to change my plan. Overall, I think this went quite well. For this challenge I also used various test codes to test certain parts that I wanted to include, in the end I had six different iterations. This process seems to be a good technique for me to learn skills.
Working on Creative Spark let me further enhance my programming skills for T&R and aesthetics skills for C&A.
Start screen of Creative Spark
Christmas tree created using Creative Spark
Arduino code to change the star size using the potmeter
Potmeter connected to the Arduino
Processing code to create the visuals
