Data-Bill
University Project at Parsons School of Design - My final project done during my elective class "Emerging Objects", in my Freshman Spring Semester. The goal was to use all the knowledge about electronics, code, and building physical products gained over the semester to create a prototype for an interactive object.
The Concept
An object with an interface comprising of a thermal receipt printer, an LCD screen, and two buttons. Users fill out a form with a few points of personal information. This form is then inserted into a slot on the device, and a receipt is printed showcasing how much each data point was worth in USD($).
By pressing the green button the user agrees to the privacy policy. By pressing the red button, the user receives the receipt.
This is to visualize how user data is monetized by tech corporations.
View Code on Github.
Technical Components
Circuit Python compatible Microcontroller (Adafruit Feather)
Mini Thermal Receipt Printer
LCD Display
Jumper wires
Box enclosure for screen and button
Arcade buttons
Coded using the Circuit Python library for microcontrollers.
Thank you for your time.
