As part of his electronics class, "Bored Michael" was handed an electronic pressure sensor and given the challenge of creating a device that could emulate typing by only breathing. After much experimentation and lack of success he turned to an Arduino and solved the problem quite neatly. The sensor has two inputs so Michael created his own binary-like code for breaths, which results in 32 possible key presses.
With some refinement this could be a useful system for the differently-abled to control a computer or other devices, and enter text. For more information, check out the project blog. And for more, we're on twitter and Google+, so follow us for news and product updates as well.
If you've heard about this "Arduino thing" - but not sure how to start - then the best way to learn is with our Experimenter's Kit for Arduino:
The package includes a wide variety of parts, sensors and modules including: a servo motor, lights, buttons, switches, sound, sensors, breadboard, wires and more. Furthermore a Freetronics Eleven Arduino-compatible board is included to make this an extensive hobby experimenter, inventor and starter kit. However we don't leave you alone to figure it all out, included is a great project and instruction booklet, plus access to a supporting web page and software examples. In other words - this is everything you need to get started for a fun range of electronics and Arduino related projects!
So to get started or for more information and to order, check out the product page.
