Pencil-E: Crafting Functional Electronics Using Pencils and Paper
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Yiyang Li, Tianze Guo, Jiajun He, Jiazheng Yu, Hao Dong, Ting Zhang, 
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Yiyang Li, Tianze Guo, Jiajun He, Jiazheng Yu, Hao Dong, Ting Zhang, Guanyun WangAuthors Info & ClaimsArticle No.: 225, Pages 1 - 7
Abstract
We present Pencil-E, a low-cost, ubiquitous, and accessible sensing and actuating method using pencils and paper for personal fabrication. The basic architectures of this method are the principal electrical features of the pencil as a conductive material and the properties of the paper as a carrier of pencil traces. By combining paper craft methods, including single-layer, multi-layer, and constructive structures, we developed resistive and capacitive sensors with haptic feedback and allowed customization. This paper describes the design guidelines, sensing mechanics, primitive constructions, and the fabrication process. Multiple pre-designed elements and application scenarios are demonstrated, including tangible user interfaces, wearable devices, and interactive art crafts.
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