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Tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 pm is the signup deadline for 

Microcontroller Progamming for Artists (Arduino). Also, we've changed 

the days/dates for this course and The Mechanics of Robotics class 

(which now starts tomorrow night). See below for details.

Also, a reminder: Tranzducer.002 is Friday, February 23rd.

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Using Motors, Solenoids, and Other Devices in Kinetic and Robotic Art

Wednesdays, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 6:30-9:30 pm

A three session introduction to the wide world of motors and

mechanical systems suitable for use in kinetic and robotic artworks.

We'll cover the basic motor and solenoid types, including AC, simple

DC, DC gearhead, stepper and hobby servo. We'll play with examples of

each type of motor and talk about which ones are suitable where.

We'll look at some basic mechanical parts and systems like shaft

collars, slip rings, gears, belts, pulleys, etc. We'll also talk

about sourcing components, creative reuse of found materials,

material selection, building for durability, etc. This class will not

go in depth on motor control or electronics but will mostly focus on

Required materials: work clothes that you don't mind getting dirty,

Recommended materials: an old electro-mechanical device (printer,

scanner, fax machine, blender, something that moves!) for sacrifices,

charged 12v battery (~5 amp hours - email if you have questions about

what to get), soldering iron, small hand tools (snips, screw drivers,

Wednesdays, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 6:30-9:30 pm

Have you ever wanted to build a robot or an interactive art

installation? Have you ever wondered how LEDs, sensors and motors

work? Through collaborative exercises and the development of a final

project you will learn how to program and prototype with an

This class is geared towards beginners, and no prior knowledge of

This class will demonstrate programming and electronics basics

through hands-on microcontroller projects. You will learn digital and

analog input and output techniques for controlling motors and

interpreting sensors, as well as the programming skills necessary to

use these components effectively. We will also explore advanced

concepts in interface, motion and display based on student interest.

By the end of this class students will have a firm understanding of

how microcontrollers, sensors and actuators work and how to utilize

these tools in their own creative projects.

Cost: $375, including lab fee. Lab kit includes Arduino board,

Tranzducer, LEMURplex's new performance & gallery series is back

after a highly successful January show. Tranzducer.002, on February

23rd, will feature Mike Lowenstern's Faded Music: bass clarinet, body

percussion and translucent technology. This set will feature music

from Lowenstern's fourth CD, "Fade," with a pretty heavy dose of

nostalgia, jazz, funk and electronics. Bob Huott's band FRYLAB will

be playing a mixture of acoustic and electronic: tenor sax, bass,

extended baritone guitar and Bob's new electronic instrument The

Bean. Jane Rigler, flutist and electronic musician, will be

performing improvised and composed music for augmented flute.

Tranzducer occurs on the last Friday of every month at LEMURplex. See

Tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 pm is the signup deadline for 
Microcontroller Progamming for Artists (Arduino). Also, we've changed 
the days/dates for this course and The Mechanics of Robotics class 
(which now starts tomorrow night). See below for details.

The Mechanics of Robotics
Using Motors, Solenoids, and Other Devices in Kinetic and Robotic Art
Wednesdays, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 6:30-9:30 pm

A three session introduction to the wide world of motors and
mechanical systems suitable for use in kinetic and robotic artworks.
We'll cover the basic motor and solenoid types, including AC, simple
DC, DC gearhead, stepper and hobby servo. We'll play with examples of
each type of motor and talk about which ones are suitable where.
We'll look at some basic mechanical parts and systems like shaft
collars, slip rings, gears, belts, pulleys, etc. We'll also talk
about sourcing components, creative reuse of found materials,
material selection, building for durability, etc. This class will not
go in depth on motor control or electronics but will mostly focus on
the electro-mechanical side of robotics.

Required materials: work clothes that you don't mind getting dirty,
safety glasses

Recommended materials: an old electro-mechanical device (printer,
scanner, fax machine, blender, something that moves!) for sacrifices,
charged 12v battery (~5 amp hours - email if you have questions about
what to get), soldering iron, small hand tools (snips, screw drivers,
etc)

Microcontroller Progamming for Artists
An Introduction to the Arduino System
Wednesdays, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 6:30-9:30 pm

Have you ever wanted to build a robot or an interactive art
installation? Have you ever wondered how LEDs, sensors and motors
work? Through collaborative exercises and the development of a final
project you will learn how to program and prototype with an
href="http://arduino.cc" target=child>Arduino microcontroller.
This class is geared towards beginners, and no prior knowledge of
electronics or programming is required.

This class will demonstrate programming and electronics basics
through hands-on microcontroller projects. You will learn digital and
analog input and output techniques for controlling motors and
interpreting sensors, as well as the programming skills necessary to
use these components effectively. We will also explore advanced
concepts in interface, motion and display based on student interest.
By the end of this class students will have a firm understanding of
how microcontrollers, sensors and actuators work and how to utilize
these tools in their own creative projects.

Cost: $375, including lab fee. Lab kit includes Arduino board,
electronic components and sensors.

Tranzducer, LEMURplex's new performance & gallery series is back
after a highly successful January show. Tranzducer.002, on February
23rd, will feature Mike Lowenstern's Faded Music: bass clarinet, body
percussion and translucent technology. This set will feature music
from Lowenstern's fourth CD, "Fade," with a pretty heavy dose of
nostalgia, jazz, funk and electronics. Bob Huott's band FRYLAB will
be playing a mixture of acoustic and electronic: tenor sax, bass,
extended baritone guitar and Bob's new electronic instrument The
Bean. Jane Rigler, flutist and electronic musician, will be
performing improvised and composed music for augmented flute.
Tranzducer occurs on the last Friday of every month at LEMURplex. See
http://tranzducer.com for more info.


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