For who?
Artists, art students, computer scientists, hardware hackers, product developers, nerds, dancers - everyone is welcome. Some experience in programming (C, C++, or Processing) is mandatory and affinity with electronics will come in handy as well.
What do you need?
For this workshop you need some Arduino gear and the Arduino software. You can download the software here. If you don't have any hardware or the Arduino itself yet, you can get a nice kit online at Antratek. The inventor kit is the most complete, but if you're on a budget we suggest you get the Starter Kit Flex in combination with a small servo-motor. Antratek also sells loose parts. Here is a list of all the parts you need. Radio Rotor, Hecke and Muco in Amsterdam also sell parts. If there is a specific sensor or actuator you would like to use during the workshop, we advise you to bring it yourself.
Don't forget your laptop.
Trainer
Arjan Scherpenisse is a programmer and tinkerer who likes working on challenging projects in a wide spectrum of technologies. By trade, he has been doing web development for over 10 years, but the jobs he finds most interesting always have a physical component to them. Web-connected art installations, RFID interfaces, hacked iPods, etc. He works as an independent software developer under the name MiracleThings.
More information
The workshop takes place from 13:00 to 18:00 at Mediamatic Fabriek, VOC-kade 10-12, Oostenburg Amsterdam. Tickets are €125,- incl VAT. Freelancers, students and employees of cultural organizations get a 30% discount. Use the discount code "c-korting" if this applies to you. The reduced price is €87,50. The Fabriek can be a bit cold so please make sure to wear an extra jumper. Click here for directions. If you have questions please contact Deborah Meibergen.
