ARDUINO WORKSHOP IN HANGAR (CAN RICART) Directed by David Cuartilelles Assisted by Alex Posada 30/01/06 -> 04/02/06. 11h -> 19h. --- What is Arduino? Arduino is an open platform for physical computing based on a simple circuit board and the software Processing/wiring. Arduino can be used to develop autonomous interactive objects or can be conected to software in a computer (Flash, Processing, Pure Data, MaxMSP etc.). Arduino is a free hardware project that belongs to nobody and is supported by many. The development team is formed by Massimo Banzi, David Cuartielles, Tom Igoe, David Mellis and Nicholas Zambetti. http://arduino.berlios.de/ ---- Who should participate ? The workshop is directed to a wide spectrum of participants : digital and intermedia artists, multimedia designers, performers, dancers, video artists, programmers, architects and in general those interested in interactivity beyond the mouse/keyboard. No previous electronics or programming knowledge is required (though they are welcome !!) ---- Materials : 1 Arduino kit and 1 kit of basic sensors for each participant is included in the price of subscription. It is recommended that each participant brings a portable computer and a usb cable (flat to square - as used by most printers or hard disks). A limited number of computers and cables are also provided by Hangar as well as basic electronic tools like soldering irons etc. More specialised material will also be available to try during the workshop. ---- Inscription : The cost of the workshop is 50 euros. This covers the price of the abovementioned materials that each participant can take with them at the end of the workshop. Inscription is open from the 16th of january to the 21st of january. Please send an email to Alex Posada (alex@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) including : *a paragraph explaining your interest for the workshop. If you have a specific project in mind do mention it. *a short cv You will be informed on the 23rd of january of your selection. ---- Location Hangar Passatge del Marquès de Sta. Isabel, 40. Can Ricart 08018 Barcelona Spain Tf-fax: +34 93 3084041 http://www.hangar.org info : alex@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx ----