list

LEMUR's Spring Art & Technology classes begin next week. We are still 

accepting registrations for all classes. Please go to 

Build Your Own Music/Video MIDI Controller:

Creating a Sensor Instrument with MidiTron

Imagine waving your hand and having an orchestra at your fingertips 

or tapping on a surface to explore a video archive. This is all 

possible through the use of MIDI and sensor-based technology. In 

three sessions, you will design and build a controller to create your 

Emphasis will be on hands-on learning. Basic electronics and 

will also be covered. No previous knowledge of electronics, sensors 

or programming is assumed. Background information will be covered and 

the bulk of the class will be focused on building a working 

controller that you will take home and begin to create with. Examples 

of previous project ideas include a shoe that creates notes for each 

step and a glove that determines lighting cues in a theatrical 

performance. This is of interest to Artists, Musicians, Dancers, 

Actors, Engineers, Programmers, Lighting, Sound and Graphic Designers 

This is a three-part workshop for Max users who are familiar with 

functionality and want to learn more. We will explore the following 

areas: advanced OpenGL programming, data exchange between MSP and 

Jitter, cv.jit and video tracking, non-realtime uses of the Jitter 

Prerequisites: Understanding of the Max scheduler and workflow, MSP 

signal capabilities, the Jitter matrix format and a basic 

understanding of OpenGL. (Don't fake it - this class is for advanced 

Intermediate Microcontroller Programming for Artists:

Wednesdays, April 11, 18, 25, 6:30-9:30 pm

A project-based course that combines basic skills (acquired in Intro 

to Microcontroller Programming for Artists or elsewhere) with the 

creative vision to produce a final project. Students must be familiar 

including writing code, serial communications and utilizing different 

forms of digital and analog input or output from the board. Students 

must also have a grasp of basic electronics, including circuits, 

Ohm's law, voltage dividers, motors and transistors.

Students should own an Arduino board. Shopping for components online 

will be discussed during the first class, and students will create an 

electronics component order for their project, which will be verified 

Students should also have an idea for a project they would like to 

build. (Beginners should wait for the next Intro to Microcontroller 

Fun With Fiberglass: Basic Composite Fabrication

Learn the skills and techniques used to build custom objects using 

fiberglass and epoxy. Students will get hands-on experience in 

various stages of the process, starting with sculpting a foam 

pattern, followed by glass lay-up and final finishing. Materials will 

include partially completed samples to work with so we can move 

between stages without waiting for epoxy to cure. Discussion will 

include ideas on how to integrate sensors, lighting or haptics into 

any project, and students are encouraged to bring their own project 

ideas to the class. Bob will also give a brief, inside-out tour of 

the Bean, his own composite sensor-based musical instrument.

Robotics Control for Kinetic Art: Electronics and Software

Saturday & Sunday, April 21, 22, 12:00-4:30 pm

This class focuses on electronic design and software control 

techniques for artists interested in using robotic or kinetic 

elements in their work. We will cover motor types and selection, 

basic electronics theory, motor control options and techniques, 

hardware interfaces and robotic control software. The class is a mix 

of theory and hands-on learning. Participants are encouraged to bring 

works-in-progress, surplus motors, mechanisms, etc., to be worked on 

in class. The class will not cover much of the mechanical side of 

robotics, so some experience with building mechanisms is recommended 

but not required. (Mechanics is covered in the Mechanics of Robotics 

course, which will be offered again in the next few months.)

LEMUR's Spring Art & Technology classes begin next week. We are still 
accepting registrations for all classes. Please go to 
http://lemurplex.org/classes.html to sign up.

Build Your Own Music/Video MIDI Controller:
Creating a Sensor Instrument with MidiTron
Mondays April 9, 16, 23, 6:30-9:30 pm
Instructor: Leif Krinkle

Imagine waving your hand and having an orchestra at your fingertips 
or tapping on a surface to explore a video archive. This is all 
possible through the use of MIDI and sensor-based technology. In 
three sessions, you will design and build a controller to create your 
art with the easy-to-use MidiTron (http://miditron.com) interface.

Emphasis will be on hands-on learning. Basic electronics and 
Max/MSP/Jitter (https://cycling74.com/products/maxmsp) programming 
will also be covered. No previous knowledge of electronics, sensors 
or programming is assumed. Background information will be covered and 
the bulk of the class will be focused on building a working 
controller that you will take home and begin to create with. Examples 
of previous project ideas include a shoe that creates notes for each 
step and a glove that determines lighting cues in a theatrical 
performance. This is of interest to Artists, Musicians, Dancers, 
Actors, Engineers, Programmers, Lighting, Sound and Graphic Designers 
and others.

Advanced Jitter: Beyond the Filters
Tuesdays April 10, 17, 24, 6:30-9:30 pm
Instructor: Joshua Goldberg

This is a three-part workshop for Max users who are familiar with 
Jitter's (https://cycling74.com/products/jitter) paradigm and basic 
functionality and want to learn more. We will explore the following 
areas: advanced OpenGL programming, data exchange between MSP and 
Jitter, cv.jit and video tracking, non-realtime uses of the Jitter 
matrix system and much more.

Prerequisites: Understanding of the Max scheduler and workflow, MSP 
signal capabilities, the Jitter matrix format and a basic 
understanding of OpenGL. (Don't fake it - this class is for advanced 
users.)

Intermediate Microcontroller Programming for Artists:
Going Further with the Arduino System
Wednesdays, April 11, 18, 25, 6:30-9:30 pm
Instructor: Roberto Osoria-Goenaga

A project-based course that combines basic skills (acquired in Intro 
to Microcontroller Programming for Artists or elsewhere) with the 
creative vision to produce a final project. Students must be familiar 
with Arduino (http://www.arduino.cc) microcontroller programming, 
including writing code, serial communications and utilizing different 
forms of digital and analog input or output from the board. Students 
must also have a grasp of basic electronics, including circuits, 
Ohm's law, voltage dividers, motors and transistors.

Students should own an Arduino board. Shopping for components online 
will be discussed during the first class, and students will create an 
electronics component order for their project, which will be verified 
for correctness before being submitted.

Students should also have an idea for a project they would like to 
build. (Beginners should wait for the next Intro to Microcontroller 
Programming class to be offered.)

Fun With Fiberglass: Basic Composite Fabrication
Monday, April 30, 6:30-9:30 pm
Instructor: Bob Huott

Learn the skills and techniques used to build custom objects using 
fiberglass and epoxy. Students will get hands-on experience in 
various stages of the process, starting with sculpting a foam 
pattern, followed by glass lay-up and final finishing. Materials will 
include partially completed samples to work with so we can move 
between stages without waiting for epoxy to cure. Discussion will 
include ideas on how to integrate sensors, lighting or haptics into 
any project, and students are encouraged to bring their own project 
ideas to the class. Bob will also give a brief, inside-out tour of 
the Bean, his own composite sensor-based musical instrument.

Robotics Control for Kinetic Art: Electronics and Software
Saturday & Sunday, April 21, 22, 12:00-4:30 pm
Instructor: Douglas Repetto

This class focuses on electronic design and software control 
techniques for artists interested in using robotic or kinetic 
elements in their work. We will cover motor types and selection, 
basic electronics theory, motor control options and techniques, 
hardware interfaces and robotic control software. The class is a mix 
of theory and hands-on learning. Participants are encouraged to bring 
works-in-progress, surplus motors, mechanisms, etc., to be worked on 
in class. The class will not cover much of the mechanical side of 
robotics, so some experience with building mechanisms is recommended 
but not required. (Mechanics is covered in the Mechanics of Robotics 
course, which will be offered again in the next few months.)


nyc-lemur-classes-start-next-week-still-time-to-sign-up

the jitter workshop should be super fun, if anyone signs up for it. 

On Apr 6, 2007, at 12:37 PM, Eric Singer wrote:

> LEMUR's Spring Art & Technology classes begin next week. We are 

> still accepting registrations for all classes. Please go to 

> Build Your Own Music/Video MIDI Controller:

> Creating a Sensor Instrument with MidiTron

> Imagine waving your hand and having an orchestra at your fingertips 

> or tapping on a surface to explore a video archive. This is all 

> possible through the use of MIDI and sensor-based technology. In 

> three sessions, you will design and build a controller to create 

> your art with the easy-to-use MidiTron (

> Emphasis will be on hands-on learning. Basic electronics and Max/ 

> also be covered. No previous knowledge of electronics, sensors or 

> programming is assumed. Background information will be covered and 

> the bulk of the class will be focused on building a working 

> controller that you will take home and begin to create with. 

> Examples of previous project ideas include a shoe that creates 

> notes for each step and a glove that determines lighting cues in a 

> theatrical performance. This is of interest to Artists, Musicians, 

> Dancers, Actors, Engineers, Programmers, Lighting, Sound and 

> Tuesdays April 10, 17, 24, 6:30-9:30 pm

> This is a three-part workshop for Max users who are familiar with 

> functionality and want to learn more. We will explore the following 

> areas: advanced OpenGL programming, data exchange between MSP and 

> Jitter, cv.jit and video tracking, non-realtime uses of the Jitter 

> Prerequisites: Understanding of the Max scheduler and workflow, MSP 

> signal capabilities, the Jitter matrix format and a basic 

> understanding of OpenGL. (Don't fake it - this class is for 

the jitter workshop should be super fun, if anyone signs up for it.   
shaderiffic!  repostastic!  sketchabulous!

> LEMUR Spring Classes
>
> LEMUR's Spring Art & Technology classes begin next week. We are  
> still accepting registrations for all classes. Please go to http:// 
> lemurplex.org/classes.html to sign up.
>
> ****
>
> Build Your Own Music/Video MIDI Controller:
> Creating a Sensor Instrument with MidiTron
> Mondays April 9, 16, 23, 6:30-9:30 pm
> Instructor: Leif Krinkle
> Imagine waving your hand and having an orchestra at your fingertips  
> or tapping on a surface to explore a video archive. This is all  
> possible through the use of MIDI and sensor-based technology. In  
> three sessions, you will design and build a controller to create  
> your art with the easy-to-use MidiTron (http://miditron.com)  
> interface.
>
> Emphasis will be on hands-on learning. Basic electronics and Max/ 
> MSP/Jitter (https://cycling74.com/products/maxmsp) programming will  
> also be covered. No previous knowledge of electronics, sensors or  
> programming is assumed. Background information will be covered and  
> the bulk of the class will be focused on building a working  
> controller that you will take home and begin to create with.  
> Examples of previous project ideas include a shoe that creates  
> notes for each step and a glove that determines lighting cues in a  
> theatrical performance. This is of interest to Artists, Musicians,  
> Dancers, Actors, Engineers, Programmers, Lighting, Sound and  
> Graphic Designers and others.
>
> ****
>
> Advanced Jitter: Beyond the Filters
> Tuesdays April 10, 17, 24, 6:30-9:30 pm
> Instructor: Joshua Goldberg
> This is a three-part workshop for Max users who are familiar with  
> Jitter's (https://cycling74.com/products/jitter) paradigm and basic  
> functionality and want to learn more. We will explore the following  
> areas: advanced OpenGL programming, data exchange between MSP and  
> Jitter, cv.jit and video tracking, non-realtime uses of the Jitter  
> matrix system and much more.
>
> Prerequisites: Understanding of the Max scheduler and workflow, MSP  
> signal capabilities, the Jitter matrix format and a basic  
> understanding of OpenGL. (Don't fake it - this class is for  
> advanced users.)
>
> ****
>
> Intermediate Microcontroller Programming for Artists:
> Going Further with the Arduino System
> Wednesdays, April 11, 18, 25, 6:30-9:30 pm
> Instructor: Roberto Osoria-Goenaga
> A project-based course that combines basic skills (acquired in  
> Intro to Microcontroller Programming for Artists or elsewhere) with  
> the creative vision to produce a final project. Students must be  
> familiar with Arduino (http://www.arduino.cc) microcontroller  
> programming, including writing code, serial communications and  
> utilizing different forms of digital and analog input or output  
> from the board. Students must also have a grasp of basic  
> electronics, including circuits, Ohm's law, voltage dividers,  
> motors and transistors.
>
> Students should own an Arduino board. Shopping for components  
> online will be discussed during the first class, and students will  
> create an electronics component order for their project, which will  
> be verified for correctness before being submitted.
>
> Students should also have an idea for a project they would like to  
> build. (Beginners should wait for the next Intro to Microcontroller  
> Programming class to be offered.)
>
> ****
>
> Fun With Fiberglass: Basic Composite Fabrication
> Monday, April 30, 6:30-9:30 pm
> Instructor: Bob Huott
>
> Learn the skills and techniques used to build custom objects using  
> fiberglass and epoxy. Students will get hands-on experience in  
> various stages of the process, starting with sculpting a foam  
> pattern, followed by glass lay-up and final finishing. Materials  
> will include partially completed samples to work with so we can  
> move between stages without waiting for epoxy to cure. Discussion  
> will include ideas on how to integrate sensors, lighting or haptics  
> into any project, and students are encouraged to bring their own  
> project ideas to the class. Bob will also give a brief, inside-out  
> tour of the Bean, his own composite sensor-based musical instrument.
>
> ****
>
> Robotics Control for Kinetic Art: Electronics and Software
> Saturday & Sunday, April 21, 22, 12:00-4:30 pm
> Instructor: Douglas Repetto
> This class focuses on electronic design and software control  
> techniques for artists interested in using robotic or kinetic  
> elements in their work. We will cover motor types and selection,  
> basic electronics theory, motor control options and techniques,  
> hardware interfaces and robotic control software. The class is a  
> mix of theory and hands-on learning. Participants are encouraged to  
> bring works-in-progress, surplus motors, mechanisms, etc., to be  
> worked on in class. The class will not cover much of the mechanical  
> side of robotics, so some experience with building mechanisms is  
> recommended but not required. (Mechanics is covered in the  
> Mechanics of Robotics course, which will be offered again in the  
> next few months.)


[NYC] LEMUR classes start next week - still time to sign up