Workshops

25 minute API and platform workshops

Don't know what some of these APIs and platforms are? See the wiki for descriptions and links (and feel free to add any that are missing).

Note: The Echo Nest, iPhone, Last.fm, Processing.js and Playdar workshops are being run twice to accommodate more people. Room sizes and presenters are in parentheses.

Atari Punk Console workshop

Saturday from 2PM to 6pm - Jimmie Rodgers will lead a workshop on building Atari Punk Consoles. The Atari Punk Console is a simple synthesizer with a wide range of sounds. It is so named because the sounds generated are similar to those of the early Atari consoles. In this workshop you will learn the basics of the timing circuits used to make these crazy sounds. You will also learn how to solder, and how to change the the sounds with your fingers as the contact, or even using light to make a simple light Theremin.

All parts and tools included in the costs. Additional parts will be available, so you will be able to customize your APC with lights, touch contacts, photo resistors, etc. You are encouraged to find a fun case for your APC and bring it (cigar box, mint tin, Mr. Potato Head other plastic toy, etc), anything hollow that can hold a deck of cards would do. If you do not have a case, then Altoid tins will be available at the workshop.

This workshop is great for kids, kids at heart, or anyone who wants to learn about sound generation. There will be soldering and the use of a Dremel.

Register for the Atari Punk Console workshop

Workshop rooms

1. Horace Mann

2. Thomas Paul

3. Deborah Sampson

4. Abigail Adams

5. Crispus Attucks