devbridie / vivi-eyes

vivi-eyes

(Click for a video demonstration).

vivi-eyes is the project that generates an Arduino code file for use on my Arduino Nano. It reads face files and translates them to C code that can be compiled and flashed onto the Arduino. These face files can be selected on the fly by means of a Nintendo Nunchuk connected to the Arduino, allowing me to select different expressions according to the situation.

Parts

I used the following parts, but you can replace them with compatible components where possible. I am including a link to the online store where I got my parts where possible (usually located in The Netherlands).

• Arduino Nano V3.0 Compatible
• WS2812B Digital 5050 RGB LED - Shield 40 LEDS - 8x5 Matrix
• Nintendo Wii Nunchuk
• Micro USB Dip adapter

TODO: circuit diagram and circuit explanation

Execution

TODO include diagram of face file to PPM to glasses.

• Use ./gradlew run (Unix-like) or gradlew.bat run (Windows).
  • This will parse all faces found in ./src/main/resources/.
  • In ./out, you will find ppm files that show a preview of what the face will look like on the glasses.
  • arduino.ino will be generated, which can be copy and pasted into the Arduino IDE.