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Hands on DIY communications with Arduino, Ethernet & li'l Xbee

mlanger — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:30:32 +0000

MW2012

Keywords:

arduino

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RFID

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communication

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networks

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wireless communication

Abstract:

The workshop also takes a look at new trends in sensing technologies for immersive exhibits and environments. We ill review a broad spectrum of interface techniques and technologies, comparing the relevant strengths, strategies, and weaknesses of each. We also look at how these technologies can be integrated with frameworks such as Flash, Processing and OpenFrameworks and experience hands-on interaction using Microsoft’s Kinect.

This workshop will explore using the popular Arduino microcontroller to sense users/interactions in a gallery space. This might take the form of switches, motion detection, automated counters, or audio control to enliven and enhance experiences in the gallery. Arduino interfaces seamlessly with Ethernet, video, audio, and flash, allowing easy and exciting ways to trigger sensors from different locations. The afternoon workshop will introduce the Ethernet shield, xbee, and rfid for network communication between objects & objects, people & objects, and people & people (and any combination thereof)The workshop also takes a look at new trends in sensing technologies for immersive exhibits and environments. We ill review a broad spectrum of interface techniques and technologies, comparing the relevant strengths, strategies, and weaknesses of each. We also look at how these technologies can be integrated with frameworks such as Flash, Processing and OpenFrameworks and experience hands-on interaction using Microsoft’s Kinect.

Type:

Workshop - full or half day

Hands on DIY communications with Arduino, Ethernet & li’l Xbee and Kinect Hacking: Sensing Spaces

Site:

http://arduinogirl.wordpress.com/

Authors:

Miriam Langer

Chris Weisbart

Michael Wilson

Lauren Addario

Bruce Wyman

Thomas Wester

Sensors and Microcontrollers to Augment User Experience

mlanger — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:27:25 +0000

MW2011

Published Paper:

Sensors and Microcontrollers to Augment User Experience

Keywords:

arduino

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sensor

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communication

Abstract:

Sensors in exhibits offer myriad possibilities. This mini workshop will explore using the popular arduino microcontroller to sense users in a gallery space. This might take the form of switches, motion detection, automated counters, audio control, to enliven and enhance experience in the gallery. Arduino interfaces easily with ethernet, video, audio, and flash, allowing easy and exciting ways to trigger sensors from different locations.

Arduino is an open source microcontroller supported by a vast community of designers, artists, and DIY enthusiasts of all kinds. This mini-workshop will demonstrate some simple sensors, and provide a place for brainstorming for new implementation ideas.

Type:

Mini-Workshop - teaches something or explores approaches

Mini-Workshop on Sensors & Microcontrollers

Authors:

Miriam Langer

Lauren Addario

E-Mail Newsletters for the Museum and its Visitors

ngamble — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:02:35 +0000

Drake, T. (2002). E-Mail Newsletters for the Museum and its Visitors. (David Bearman, Trant, Jennifer, Ed.).Museums and the Web 2002: Proceedings.