PhysComp Week2: Assignment– Potentiometer and LEDs
So, last week I couldn’t figure out why my simple little circuit wasn’t lighting my LED. I was feeling silly– am I cut out for ITP? So, I tried a few more shots. Finally, I raised my hand (made an appointment with one of the awesome resident researchers- Chris) and set up a one-to-one gathering today. The simple problem was one that I have a feeling will haunt me for some time to come: I had my power and ground wires from the Arduino connected to the breadboard instead of the bus. So, no power was flowing directly between them.
What I am realizing in my third week in the loft is that I really have to work at my own pace. For me, that means consistently and moderately. I can’t be too concerned with how cool and fast my peers are making things. I mean, I am interested in what they are doing, but in order to really learn here, I must stick to learning in my own way.
I’ll post a link to the video from Blip.tv shortly.
Here is a picture of the set up with all cords where they should be:
LED correctly controlled using potentiometer
I have to say, the resident researchers have been a tremendous resource. Chris has to be one of the most patient guys I have ever met. I was feeling a bit insecure about not being able to get what I am sure is basic to work, but he put it in perspective. PhysComp is fun again. ; -D