Author: tkilla
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Joypads –> Arduino
Do you have an old analog PS1 / 2 controller or a PC joypad? Or an used joystick with the old soundcard connector? They work great as inputs for an Arduino! In fact, they are just two potentiometers, mounted on two axis. When you open the case, you probably will find the potis mounted on…
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Software Remote Control – Python GTk Servo Control
The software interface is a gtk-python program, which controls the movements by keyboard and graphical user interface. We use this during live visual performances on a Asus EEE netbook, which is also running as a preview screen for the video mixer output. There are 9 automatic programs to move the projections in different patterns across…
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MirrorBot Hardware Interface — Version 2
This version is enhanced by real hardware inputs: 2 potentiometer knobs control speed (movement interval) and current program. Additionally Program 0 adds a special manual mode to control the servo positions directly with the knobs. Now the system is really useful as Live instrument, because you can inter-act directly with the music and change the…
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KnowTheKeyboard – Javascript RIA Game
This is an educational Browser Game for Children and Computer Beginners to learn how to use Keyboard Shortcuts. The Game is integrated into the TabStarter Easy Launcher like a RIA Application by using Python gtkmozembed Widget. It uses Dojo Javascript Library and our synoptx javascript libraries and offline toolkit Version 0.1 :: (proof of concept)…
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Wiimote Control – Python Cwii Frontend
This is a frontend to simplify the connection and configuration of a Wiimote and its bluetooth connection. It is based on Cwii Library and can map axis and buttons of the wiimote to keyboard, mouse and joystick events It has got different preconfigured modes for web-browsing, various games, TV remote control and presentations. The config…
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MirrorBot Moving Projections System
Mirror Bots .: moving visuals projections – standalone & Linux GUI controller This is a robotic system to move VJmix projections all over the walls. Video: MirrotBot in Action Köpi, Berlin 11.2008[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu-coF1kt70[/youtube] Mirrors are mounted on servo motors to rotate them in front of dia projectors or beamers. This way, the projections are moved across…
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Debian and Tabstarter on the OLPC X0
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6rMfosANkY[/youtube] wow, the X0 OLPC looks really nice: a ruggedized mini-notebook. the sugar desktop looks also very interesting, but at first glance it is too different from typical western computers interfaces to be intuitive for a european. the home desktop screen is very inspiring, but we wonder: why is it all gray? does that safe…
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KidsLinux @Pinguincafe @LinuxTag, Berlin
TabStarter – Easy Program Starter Intro Screen: LinuxTag 2008 : Pinguincafe & Synoptx Action We prepared 10 Asus eeePCs for the Childcorner on Linuxtag fair in Berlin. The resonance on the fair was very good and people of all ages were interested in the hard- and software. We installed and configured 2 different linux operating…
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fresh bits from Sama32 floor 4 lab
we are planning to publish some tips & tricks for web developers in this category…