My new kit uses an Arduino clone that I designed that I am calling “StackDuino”. For this project I designed an RGB Led board that displays various colors. The RGB board screws on top of the StackDuino.
This kit will be home brew. I will be posting the Eagle Board files shortly for anyone interested.
We are in the process of setting up a new creative space in Columbus, OH called Lifelong Labs (http://www.lifelonglabs.com) and this will be one of the first project that we work on. We should be fully operational by March.
Lifelong Labs provide “all ages” instructional workshops that explore the intersection of art & technology. An organization created to engage enthusiast and the general public with artistic works intertwined with scientific and technological elements.
Our mission is to provide a fun atmosphere for learning that the whole family can enjoy!
Below are a few photos of the RGb Lamp. This is an open source kit, you are welcome to improve upon it. If you add to the design, please send me some photos so I can display them here.
The kit will come with the StackDuino board, RGB LED board, recycled cardboard box and battery holder. I will also be including some files to you get started with creating a simple origami box to use for the lamp shade.
The Arduino code is by Earthshine Design and can be downloaded here.
RGB Lamp Kit
StackDuino with RGB LED Board
a few photos of the lamp in action to show some of the colors…
Jeff at Totus Terra has been working on an Arduino based sequencer. He has a three part series on his blog. Part 1 takes control of the SX-150 pitch control.
Part 2 is a build on the basic sequencer note-on/note-off control.
Part 3 is where it comes together with a hardware-and-Arduino based 4-step sequencer for the SX-150
Jeff has included complete instructions, explanations, schematics and Arduino sketch files for this build.
( I am going to put together something for a prize for the Honorable Mention)
Thank you everyone who participated. We really enjoyed seeing all your projects. We plan to have more contest in the near future. I will be in touch with each of the winners over the weekend to get your address.
In January and February 2010, the Fuse Factory is partnering with the University Area Enrichment Association to offer a 6-session workshop series on the software application Storytelling Alice. The series is for youth aged 10-14 who are interested in learning computer programming and creating interactive game environments.
Storytelling Alice is a programming environment designed to motivate a broad spectrum of middle school students to learn to program computers through creating short 3D animated movies.
To learn more about Storytelling Alice, you can visit:
Our goal is to raise $1000, which will sponsor ten at-risk youth between the ages of 10 and 14 who live and attend school in the Weinland Park Area. $100 will enable one child to participate in the workshop series. Make donations at:http://www.firstgiving.com/thefusefactory
Thank you very much for your support!
All good,
Alison Colman, Founder and Executive Director, and all of us at the Fuse Factory!
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