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Physical Computing

Physical Computing

Issued by Texas State University – Community Partnerships

The Physical Computing domain badge. Start at the easy edge with Interface and work inward toward Interactive Structures — complete any 4 of the 5 achievements to earn it.

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How to earn it

Earned by completing the achievements below — a trained grader reviews your evidence for each one.

Each achievement is an invitation to make something and tell its story. A grader reviews your evidence for each achievement you take on.

Achievements

Meet any 4 of the 5 achievements below to earn this badge.

  1. 1. Interface

    Tools & materials: MaKey MaKey & Scratch. Keywords: input, interaction, sensing.

  2. 2. Sound Affects

    Tools & materials: Object that plays with sound: paper speaker, amplifier, circuitry, sensors, LEDs. Keywords: sound, sensing.

  3. 3. Remote

    Tools & materials: micro:bit remote controller. Keywords: interactivity, fusion, structure.

  4. 4. Interactive Structures

    Tools & materials: Object that reacts and contributes to the unfolding story: textile, paper, cardboard, clay, steel, wood, and craft materials. Keywords: interactivity, fusion, structure.

  5. 5. Care & Repair

    Tools & materials: Electronics repair tools. Keywords: maintenance, troubleshooting.