MAKING THINGS TALK : Networked Objects(Physical Computing Workshop)
MAKING THINGS TALK : Networked
Objects
Physical Computing Workshop by Tom
Igoe*
22-23-24 May, 2008
Visual Arts and Communication
Design
Sabanci University, Istanbul, TR
In this workshop, participants will learn how to
connect computers to the physical world
through the use of microcontrollers and sensors.
Participants will work hands-on to build
their own sensor devices, and learn how to make
those devices communicate with other
computers over a network. Simple wireless
communication will also be introduced.
Tools to be used include the Arduino
microcontroller platform, XBee digital radios, the
Processing programming language, and a variety of
sensors.
Admission Requirements
Programming experience with Processing is preferred
Basic knowledge of electronic circuits
Boundless enthusiasm
Willingness to improvise
Application:
Online application can be submitted to http://vacd.sabanciuniv.edu/makingthingstalk
This intensive workshop will have a maximum capacity
of 10 participants, and will take place
at Karakoy Communication Center, Sabancı
University.
All equipment will be provided by the workshop.
More info:
http://vacd.sabanciuniv.edu/makingthingstalk
Contact:
Selcuk ARTUT tel.+902164839319 email. sartut@sabanciuniv.edu
* Tom Igoe is the area head for physical computing
classes at ITP Interactive Telecommunications,
Tisch School of the Arts, NYU
