PALM 01 is a wireless gestural controller (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) designed for a wide range of applications. It is designed so you could still use your hand for other common tasks while it is attached to your hand (such as typing, playing keyboard, tweaking knobs etc.). It features a gyroscope and 2-3 touch points for each finger and adjustable ergonomics.
The interaction with the touch points sends out data on its own or provides a context for sending out data from the gyroscope. For instance in music context when engaging your index finger you can control the cutoff filter with the X axis of the gyroscope and resonance with the Y axis, whereas engaging the middle finger can control the delay time and feedback with the XY coordinates.
The pictures show a mockup that serves as an ergonomic proof of concept. The circuit board and enclosure will be designed in the coming weeks. The circuit board and enclosure are currently still in development and will be done in coming weeks. Václav will lead a workshop at PIFcamp where participants will be able to build their own controler!
Developed by Václav Peloušek, @toyotavangelis