Sculpture III, Spring 2013

15 March 2013

Sound/Light/Video;Arduino!

* Sound/Light/Video

We'll cover the basics of hooking up sound and video:

• sound playback options
  • computer
  • CD/DVD player
  • mp3 player
  • cassette
  • tape loop
  • Arduino + sound shield
  • custom circuits
  • do I need an amp/mixer?
• speaker basics & options
  • powered or not?
  • raw vs. boxed
  • homemade!
  • headphones
  • exotic speakers: flat, directional, invisible, architectural...
• wiring for sound
• using switches with sound

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• video playback options
  • computer
  • CD/DVD player
  • iPod
  • VHS
  • tape loop
  • LED displays
  • custom circuits
• monitor/projector basics & options
  • resolution, brightness, etc
  • monitor or projector?
  • projection screen or wall?
  • other surfaces?
• wiring for video
• using switches with video

Afternoon

* Arduino!