Sensory Bridge / Functions
This page is about the function of the build, not the pin map. It shows how the desk gives a presence eyes, touch, motion, and a little mechanical life without requiring a heavy or expensive rig.
Pi side
This side turns presence into visible response. Lights, display surfaces, motion, and a small servo make the desk feel inhabited without needing much hardware.
Pico side
This side keeps the build honest. It reads light, motion, distance, temperature, humidity, and orientation so the presence has something real to sense.
Built-ins
The kit itself matters: the buttons, buzzer, and onboard indicators are the cheapest way to make a presence feel like it can answer, react, and mark attention.
Why this shape works
A Pi, a Pico, a breadboard, and a handful of off-the-shelf sensors go a long way. You can experiment with presence, body, and feedback loops without committing to a fragile or expensive stack.
It is easy to swap a sensor, add another output, or test a different sense without rebuilding the whole desk.
Next step
The page works best when the copy explains the function and the visuals just give the eye a place to land.