Week3 : Connectivity & Connections

I've been thinking of using magnets to create a 'something' rather than using them to put photos on the wall ever since I bought numbers of magnets from Korea about 1 year ago. These magnets have several different shape, size, and strength of magnetism. As it says, 'magnetism' attracts the opposite side. This definition only applies to physical engagement typically known as the attachment of two(or more than two) magnets. In this week's project, I thought about more human and finally came up with 'dollar bill.'

I remember reading a novel that tells love story of lovers separated(usually against their will or to avoid certain dangerous, threatening situation). As an indication or symbol to recognize each other when reunion, they tear a bill(not sure how much?) and keep each side in their wallet until they meet again.
When I was younger, I thought it was very romantic that I even wanted to actually try the same.

This kind of sharing idea now becomes more commercial, such as modular wedding rings for couple and etc.

See how my dollar bill 'connects dots' and 'makes ends meet' in action.

One dollar bill glued on a wood piece. At a glance, it looks like a dollar stack. On left corner, there is a wire soldered on a piece of copper mash foam. It was designed to attach on the magnet to see if it conducts electricity. If it's possible, I can expand my imagination to have more interactive things such as glowing LED.

Close view of implanted magnets on each side's profile.

I used crazy -glue to attach a copper mesh piece. The glue was messed up when soldering. Clearly figured that soldering on magnets is too difficult. Now I am thinking of using these magnets only for 'connection' - docking action. If any circuit is required to finish this project,
I'll consider attaching mesh foam on the wood board.


And here are some inspirations from YouTube :

http://youtube.com/watch?v=XliOko5xrr0

http://youtube.com/watch?v=uAO5dTBMDkY