Monty iTunes Controller v.1 uses accelerometer data to control iTunes. Depending on Monty's position, data is sent via the serial port to an AppleScript to communicate with iTunes. The motions are a bit exaggerated currently, because my X and Y values are very small, this will change in v.2 to allow for a greater range of motion.
Monty v.1 Download (Arduino + AppleScript)
Monty's Positions:
Standing = Play
Sleeping = Pause
Lean Right = Next Track
Lean Left = Previous Track
What's next for Monty?Hopefully over the summer Monty can go wireless! He will also fade the volume in and out as he wakes and sleeps.
Useful Links:
Arduino + Accelerometer
Tinker.it! AppleScript Proxy
Comments (2)
This is really awesome! The device looks so user friendly! I really want to see what you're going to use to make this device wireless. I'm assuming you're going to use Xbees for the wireless part?
Posted by Robot Overlord | May 11, 2009 4:28 PM
Posted on May 11, 2009 16:28
Thanks! I was originally thinking about Bluetooth, but I like the XBee option as well. I'll be sure to post updates once I make some more progress.
Posted by emily | May 11, 2009 4:53 PM
Posted on May 11, 2009 16:53