Sensor Signal Explorer

Live oscilloscope view of six simulated sensor channels. Each channel uses LagFilter smoothing and distinct waveform behavior. Adjust amplitude and frequency per channel.

Signal Routing Map

How physical signals travel from hardware to software. Arduino/Raspberry Pi → USB Serial → Python → OSC → TouchDesigner. MIDI controllers bridge hardware and DAW/visual environments.

Responsive Installation Systems

Four archetypes of sensor-driven installation. Each maps a class of physical input to a category of audiovisual output through distinct signal processing chains.

Physical-to-Digital Protocols

The communication languages that bridge hardware and software — each with distinct bandwidth, latency, and ecosystem characteristics.

Artists & Practitioners

Studios and collectives defining the intersection of physical computing, interactive systems, and immersive audiovisual art.

Actuator Control

Physical outputs — the devices that translate digital signals back into the material world. Motors, LEDs, solenoids, speakers, and projectors are the actuators of responsive environments.

22 Essential Terms

The vocabulary of physical computing for AV practitioners — from microcontrollers and protocols to installation design principles.