11/05/2010 at Design Academy LJMU
What is Arduino?
Easy-to-use, cheap, computer chip that links physical world with the online. Ideal for rapid prototyping novel ideas exploring the cross over between physical and online worlds
Why did we focus on using it?
· To bring people together to explore interesting and creative technology.
· To demonstrate the multi-disciplinarily of this type of project
· To encourage development in using this technology in teaching and learning activities
Who was there?
Facilitated by Adrian McEwen from http://www.mcqn.net/
Staff from iMedia, Computer Science, Art and Design, Business Development, Media Professional Studies.
What happened?
Adrian showed a variety of projects using the technology. These covered different disciplines, product design, art, and technology.
The attendees then used a starter kit for Arduino to very quickly produce some simple interactions. This then progressed to small teams making small working systems. For example, a tune being played every time a particular mention of a phase in made on the social networking site, Twitter, or a small crawling robot built in a paper cup. During this process people mingled and discussed other application and projects. New contacts were established and discussions on running joint projects with different students from different subject areas.
Where do we go next?
· The kits used in the session are to be used in a workshop for L&SS event Liver and Mash
· 2 kits have gone to computer Science for staff development sessions there
· Other kits will be used in iMedia, MPS and Art and Design
· Next Creativity Forum meeting in October
Pictures
http://www.flickr.com/photos/openlabsinfo/
Feedback
| Yes- it was helpful in identifying how Arduino could fit into different disciplines and particularly useful in planning collaborative work e.g. computer science + fashion design Yes, I learnt a lot both in terms of arduino + physical computing and also about other collegues. It was good to spend the day exploring ideas with staff Yes – I was able to discuss my ideas with tutor and class. I learned how to use many different components Yes, meet new people, reacquainting myself with new technologies, meeting people was arguable more beneficial than tech v. good Yes – great intro Yes, this has been a highly informative, enjoyable session that has introduced Arduino use in an interesting and fun way. One of the best sessions I have attended
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