For the mat, the crucial elements for technology was for it to be extremely durable and reliable. Below is a list of the needed elements from components and the final chosen components.
- Activation and tracking (Act as a button)
- Light for alerting users
For the activation component, the main options were buttons and bend sensors, but whilst searching the internet I managed to find VELOSTAT, which is a conductive material that can be used as a button or pad of sorts.
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LEDs were the obvious choice for the lighting system, tough and durable, and bright enough to see when using indoors.
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Arduino’s are also the platform that we are learning to code and create electronic prototypes with, and as such will be included in the product.
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