Tag: makerspace

Processing: TouchOSC

Post author By Pete Prodoehl
Post date 2011-05-24

TouchOSC

Today in Processing we’re trying out OSC (Open Sound Control) with TouchOSC.

Jason (@plural) is one of those smart guys that hangs out at the Milwaukee Makerspace, and he’s mentioned OSC a bit before, and I figured it was time to take a look.

I got TouchOSC installed on my iPad and I tested it out as a control surface for Apple’s Logic, which was pretty cool, but then I wanted to test it with Processing. Luckily, Stefan Goodchild, made this simple with his TouchOSCAccel code on GitHub.

In the image above, the red one on the left represents the tilt of the iPad as it’s sending data to Processing. The yellow one on the right is the iPad when it’s upside down. (The iPad connects to Processing running on my Mac via WiFi. Remote Control!)

I haven’t even tried to tweak the code yet, but figured I’d mention this neat little combo, because, you know, there may be times you want to control something in Processing using something besides a potentiometer connected to an Arduino.

Note: You will need the oscP5 library.

Tags code, ipad, makerspace, milwaukee, processing

Uncategorized

Milwaukee Robotics Club Meeting

Post author By Pete Prodoehl
Post date 2011-05-23

I attended the Milwaukee Robotics Club Meeting on May 21st, 2011 at the Milwaukee Makerspace. There were a handful of people in the electronics lab working on various electronics and robotics projects.

David had a quadcopter assembled, and was doing some early testing. He started out with it tied down to a table and after things seemed to be working, he ended up doing a short flight. It looks like getting the hang of flying it may take some time, but it’s a pretty cool looking project.

David also had his “Junkbot” there as well. I think it’s pretty sweet looking, and undeserving of the name “Junkbot” but hey, he can call it what he wants! It sounds like most of David’s robots will eventually have cameras mounted on them. Robot overlord will be watching over us soon…

Jason and his daughter had a LEGO Mindstorms robot that they were controlling with an Android app that they wrote. Also, take note programmers: if you’re thinking of using the word “no” try using the word “false” instead. Great advice from Jason! :)

As for me, I continue to work on Drawbot, mainly the actual programming of it. I got there late and had to leave early, so I didn’t get too much done, but it was fun and inspiring to see what everyone else was working on. Royce also said that he’s willing to help anyone who has a project started, or in mind. He’s sort of the robotics expert around the Makerspace.

I believe meetings will be the third Saturday of each month, from 1pm to 4pm. I’m pretty sure I won’t make it in June since it’s my birthday, but stop by if you can and see what’s happening.

Tags makerspace, milwaukee, robots

Uncategorized

Bay View Gallery Night

Post author By Pete Prodoehl
Post date 2011-05-20

Bay View Gallery Night

Bay View Gallery Night is happening Friday, June 3rd, 2011, and you’re invited! That’s right… you’re invited (personally) by me, and the fine folks at Milwaukee Makerspace, as that’s where I’ll be showing off some of my weird intersections between art + technology.

I don’t want to ruin the surprise by telling you about the things I’ll have there, but it’s probably safe to say there will be at least one drawing machine, and one hands-on interactive piece that blends old-school analog art with the modern day digital world. I’m also hoping to capture people’s souls as well (with a camera anyway.)

Besides Milwaukee’s Makers, there will also be a number of local artists at the Makerspace, so if our crazy blend of art + technology is too much of a glimpse at a dystopian future for you, there will be plenty of pretty things to look at as well.

Oh, and if you head over to the Hide House, say “hi” to Mike Krukowski for me. He’ll be showing his photography there. Who else will you see that night? Check the list on Facebook.

I’m really excited to be doing this, because even though I don’t currently live in Bay View, I have lived there, and may again some day. Either way, it’s a pretty cool place, and I think having their own gallery night is pretty damn cool.

Tags art, makerspace, milwaukee, technology

Uncategorized

Milwaukee Makerspace Grand Opening (Time Lapse)

Post author By Pete Prodoehl
Post date 2011-04-19
3 Comments on Milwaukee Makerspace Grand Opening (Time Lapse)

Time Lapse Bot did managed to make it out to the Grand Opening at the Milwaukee Makerspace, though he was somewhat neglected when up against Egg-Bot and Drawbot…

Can’t all the robots just get along!?