MDDN 251: Concept Change

After receiving feedback from the Tutors on my proposal, which included the advice:

" I would encourage you to look at both the tuner AND the clock as by playing with the two you'll open up many new possibilities. Don't get too set on an idea yet."

I have decided to change my initial chosen concept to incorporate both the functions of the microphone of the tuner and the LCD screen of the alarm clock. The concept is briefly explained in the rough sketch ideation below.

So this concept uses the previous aspects from the alarm clock concept. The background 'atmospheric' noise is recorded and the volume is deciphered. The LOUDER the background sound the more erratic the patterns are displayed on the LCD screen. The SOFTER the background noise is that is recorded by the microphone, the less erratic and more peaceful the display is. This concept requires the Ardiuno system, a microphone and the LCD screen from the alarm clock. An idea was provided to me when talking to a fellow class mate. The microphone on the guitar tuner would not be effective to to provide the function I was thinking, therefore the recorder microphone that is inside something basic like a Record-your-own-message gift card would be more effective for the job.