http://www.rdex.net/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Donald&feedformat=atomProjects and Notes - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T12:15:07ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.24.4http://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Beginning_Sculpture_Class_Project&diff=117Beginning Sculpture Class Project2016-11-03T23:51:22Z<p>Donald: </p>
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<div>I took the Introductory Sculpture class at Pratt Fine Arts Center [[http://www.pratt.org www.pratt.org]]<br />
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I started with no experience and a block of texas limestone.<br />
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[[https://goo.gl/photos/RThe6sDP4VSM558SA Full album of WIP photos]]</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Beginning_Sculpture_Class_Project&diff=116Beginning Sculpture Class Project2016-11-03T23:50:58Z<p>Donald: </p>
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<div>I took the Introductory Sculpture class at Pratt Fine Arts Center [[http://www.pratt.org www.pratt.org]]<br />
<br />
I started with no experience and a block of texas limestone.<br />
<br />
[[https://goo.gl/photos/RThe6sDP4VSM558SA Full album of WIP photos]]</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Beginning_Sculpture_Class_Project&diff=115Beginning Sculpture Class Project2016-11-03T23:36:32Z<p>Donald: Created page with "I took the Introductory Sculpture class at Pratt Fine Arts Center [pratt.org pratt.org]. I started with no experience and a block of texas limestone."</p>
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<div>I took the Introductory Sculpture class at Pratt Fine Arts Center [pratt.org pratt.org].<br />
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I started with no experience and a block of texas limestone.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=114Main Page2016-11-03T23:35:11Z<p>Donald: </p>
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<div>'''Project and Notes'''<br />
<br />
So I don't have to worry about style, only content. Yay MediaWiki!<br />
==Sculpture Projects==<br />
[[Beginning Sculpture Class Project]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Arduino Projects==<br />
*[[Music Box]] - Arduino Music box<br />
*[[Light Cloud]] - Color changing cloud based on temperature.<br />
*[[Light-Phobic Robot]] - arduino controlled light-phobic robot<br />
** 9/16 New Job not a lot of time for the next couple of days. Will try to get LiPhoRobo code uploaded.<br />
*[[:Category:Tips]] - Handy Tips pages, nothing long enough for project status<br />
*[[Project Page Template]] - Just a placeholder<br />
*[[Glass and Light]] - a project that turned out to be more than I realized.<br />
*[[Space Cadet Desk]] - an Art desk made with master crafter Peter Blunt<br />
*[[Disney Infinity Lightbar]] - arduino controlled lightbar to highlight my Disney Infinity figures.<br />
<br />
== Sources for Parts and Pieces ==<br />
<br />
[http://www.adafruit.com adafruit.com] Great company out of NY with a great set of tutorials & focus on providing instruction with the parts you buy. Also very active in providing community outreach on their products and the maker movement.<br />
<br />
[http://www.sparkfun.com sparkfun.com] Out of Denver, another source for electronics. I like the inline comments on the product pages, usually very informative and a good source of potentials "gotcha's" people have encountered.<br />
<br />
[http://www.pololu.com pololu.com] Hawaiian roboticists in Las Vegas NV. Seems like a lot of good robotics parts and inventory. I like the detailed product pages they provide. Also, they have 2mm & 3mm shaft adaptors to Lego(tm) wheels!<br />
<br />
[http://www.servocity.com] I wanted to start building larger robots and these guys had just the infrastructure I needed to do it. The Actobotics line of hardware is an upgrade to the Tamiya pieces I had been using. So instead of small-cat sized robots, I go up to large dog sized ones!<br />
<br />
<br />
== Photos/Images ==<br />
Dropping photos and images to remember here.<br />
* and so first item is to remember to add things...<br />
<br />
== Wiki Syntax ==<br />
Yes I constantly need to look this up...<br />
<br />
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Wiki text formatting]<br />
** [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images Wiki image formatting]<br />
<br />
== Other Stuff ==<br />
<br />
[[Cigar Page]]<br />
<br />
[[DVD Collection]]<br />
<br />
[[Links to stuff]]<br />
<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVwe19tze1ep73sPan1GHdg My Youtube Channel]<br />
<br />
[[Video Games]]<br />
<br />
== Getting started ==<br />
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]<br />
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]<br />
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=113Main Page2015-12-26T16:34:42Z<p>Donald: added light cloud and photos section.</p>
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<div>'''Project and Notes'''<br />
<br />
So I don't have to worry about style, only content. Yay MediaWiki!<br />
<br />
News:<br />
* 9/16 New Job not a lot of time for the next couple of days. Will try to get LiPhoRobo code uploaded.<br />
<br />
==Arduino Projects==<br />
*[[Music Box]] - Arduino Music box<br />
*[[Light Cloud]] - Color changing cloud based on temperature.<br />
*[[Light-Phobic Robot]] - arduino controlled light-phobic robot<br />
*[[:Category:Tips]] - Handy Tips pages, nothing long enough for project status<br />
*[[Project Page Template]] - Just a placeholder<br />
*[[Glass and Light]] - a project that turned out to be more than I realized.<br />
*[[Space Cadet Desk]] - an Art desk made with master crafter Peter Blunt<br />
*[[Disney Infinity Lightbar]] - arduino controlled lightbar to highlight my Disney Infinity figures.<br />
<br />
== Sources for Parts and Pieces ==<br />
<br />
[http://www.adafruit.com adafruit.com] Great company out of NY with a great set of tutorials & focus on providing instruction with the parts you buy. Also very active in providing community outreach on their products and the maker movement.<br />
<br />
[http://www.sparkfun.com sparkfun.com] Out of Denver, another source for electronics. I like the inline comments on the product pages, usually very informative and a good source of potentials "gotcha's" people have encountered.<br />
<br />
[http://www.pololu.com pololu.com] Hawaiian roboticists in Las Vegas NV. Seems like a lot of good robotics parts and inventory. I like the detailed product pages they provide. Also, they have 2mm & 3mm shaft adaptors to Lego(tm) wheels!<br />
<br />
[http://www.servocity.com] I wanted to start building larger robots and these guys had just the infrastructure I needed to do it. The Actobotics line of hardware is an upgrade to the Tamiya pieces I had been using. So instead of small-cat sized robots, I go up to large dog sized ones!<br />
<br />
<br />
== Photos/Images ==<br />
Dropping photos and images to remember here.<br />
* and so first item is to remember to add things...<br />
<br />
== Wiki Syntax ==<br />
Yes I constantly need to look this up...<br />
<br />
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Wiki text formatting]<br />
** [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images Wiki image formatting]<br />
<br />
== Other Stuff ==<br />
<br />
[[Cigar Page]]<br />
<br />
[[DVD Collection]]<br />
<br />
[[Links to stuff]]<br />
<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVwe19tze1ep73sPan1GHdg My Youtube Channel]<br />
<br />
[[Video Games]]<br />
<br />
== Getting started ==<br />
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]<br />
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]<br />
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Links_to_stuff&diff=112Links to stuff2015-07-29T06:18:54Z<p>Donald: Created page with "== Programming == === Javascript === * [http://cryto.net/~joepie91/blog/2015/05/04/functional-programming-in-javascript-map-filter-reduce/ http://cryto.net/~joepie91/blog/2015..."</p>
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<div>== Programming ==<br />
=== Javascript ===<br />
* [http://cryto.net/~joepie91/blog/2015/05/04/functional-programming-in-javascript-map-filter-reduce/ http://cryto.net/~joepie91/blog/2015/05/04/functional-programming-in-javascript-map-filter-reduce/] -> Great intro to Promises</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=111Main Page2015-07-29T06:17:26Z<p>Donald: /* Other Stuff */</p>
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<div>'''Project and Notes'''<br />
<br />
So I don't have to worry about style, only content. Yay MediaWiki!<br />
<br />
News:<br />
* 9/16 New Job not a lot of time for the next couple of days. Will try to get LiPhoRobo code uploaded.<br />
<br />
==Projects==<br />
*[[Music Box]] - Arduino Music box<br />
*[[Light-Phobic Robot]] - arduino controled light-phobic robot<br />
*[[:Category:Tips]] - Handy Tips pages, nothing long enough for project status<br />
*[[Project Page Template]] - Just a placeholder<br />
*[[Glass and Light]] - a project that turned out to be more than I realized.<br />
*[[Space Cadet Desk]] - an Art desk made with master crafter Peter Blunt<br />
*[[Disney Infinity Lightbar]] - arduino controlled lightbar to highlight my Disney Infinity figures.<br />
<br />
== Sources for Parts and Pieces ==<br />
<br />
[http://www.adafruit.com adafruit.com] Great company out of NY with a great set of tutorials & focus on providing instruction with the parts you buy. Also very active in providing community outreach on their products and the maker movement.<br />
<br />
[http://www.sparkfun.com sparkfun.com] Out of Denver, another source for electronics. I like the inline comments on the product pages, usually very informative and a good source of potentials "gotcha's" people have encountered.<br />
<br />
[http://www.pololu.com pololu.com] Hawaiian roboticists in Las Vegas NV. Seems like a lot of good robotics parts and inventory. I like the detailed product pages they provide. Also, they have 2mm & 3mm shaft adaptors to Lego(tm) wheels!<br />
<br />
== Wiki Syntax ==<br />
Yes I constantly need to look this up...<br />
<br />
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Wiki text formatting]<br />
** [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images Wiki image formatting]<br />
<br />
== Other Stuff ==<br />
<br />
[[Cigar Page]]<br />
<br />
[[DVD Collection]]<br />
<br />
[[Links to stuff]]<br />
<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVwe19tze1ep73sPan1GHdg My Youtube Channel]<br />
<br />
[[Video Games]]<br />
<br />
== Getting started ==<br />
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]<br />
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]<br />
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=110Main Page2015-03-05T15:36:41Z<p>Donald: /* Projects */</p>
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<div>'''Project and Notes'''<br />
<br />
So I don't have to worry about style, only content. Yay MediaWiki!<br />
<br />
News:<br />
* 9/16 New Job not a lot of time for the next couple of days. Will try to get LiPhoRobo code uploaded.<br />
<br />
==Projects==<br />
*[[Music Box]] - Arduino Music box<br />
*[[Light-Phobic Robot]] - arduino controled light-phobic robot<br />
*[[:Category:Tips]] - Handy Tips pages, nothing long enough for project status<br />
*[[Project Page Template]] - Just a placeholder<br />
*[[Glass and Light]] - a project that turned out to be more than I realized.<br />
*[[Space Cadet Desk]] - an Art desk made with master crafter Peter Blunt<br />
*[[Disney Infinity Lightbar]] - arduino controlled lightbar to highlight my Disney Infinity figures.<br />
<br />
== Sources for Parts and Pieces ==<br />
<br />
[http://www.adafruit.com adafruit.com] Great company out of NY with a great set of tutorials & focus on providing instruction with the parts you buy. Also very active in providing community outreach on their products and the maker movement.<br />
<br />
[http://www.sparkfun.com sparkfun.com] Out of Denver, another source for electronics. I like the inline comments on the product pages, usually very informative and a good source of potentials "gotcha's" people have encountered.<br />
<br />
[http://www.pololu.com pololu.com] Hawaiian roboticists in Las Vegas NV. Seems like a lot of good robotics parts and inventory. I like the detailed product pages they provide. Also, they have 2mm & 3mm shaft adaptors to Lego(tm) wheels!<br />
<br />
== Wiki Syntax ==<br />
Yes I constantly need to look this up...<br />
<br />
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Wiki text formatting]<br />
** [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images Wiki image formatting]<br />
<br />
== Other Stuff ==<br />
<br />
[[Cigar Page]]<br />
<br />
[[DVD Collection]]<br />
<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVwe19tze1ep73sPan1GHdg My Youtube Channel]<br />
<br />
[[Video Games]]<br />
<br />
== Getting started ==<br />
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]<br />
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]<br />
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Space_Cadet_Desk&diff=109Space Cadet Desk2015-03-05T15:35:14Z<p>Donald: </p>
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<div>This is a project that I worked with artist Peter Blunt on will be in One Spark. Inspired by the Jetsons<br />
and old Star Trek, we made a Retro-Future Desk (Peter calls it the<br />
Space Cadet Desk, but I have standards) It has lots of blinking lights<br />
and buttons to push and a psuedo-theremin using an IR distance sensor. Peter is a master craftsman in wood working and he did all of the construction, while I worked on the electronics.<br />
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Google+ Pictures here: [https://plus.google.com/photos/101251666522239139683/albums/5995636879352451873 https://plus.google.com/photos/101251666522239139683/albums/5995636879352451873]<br />
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Or on my wiki: <br />
<gallery perrow=5 mode="packed"><br />
Image:artdesk_scd_resistor.jpg|First casualty of bad wiring.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_peter.jpg|Peter routing the hole for the IR sensor<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_earmuffs.jpg|Working in an active woodshop gets very loud.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_nolights.jpg|Desk is together, but minimal electronics are actually in it.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_mp3decoder.jpg|Unfortunately due to IO conflicts and power issues, I had to disable the MP3 decoder board. It will be back though!<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_wiring.jpg|The Arduino Mega was the 'heart' of the machine. A proto-shield was added on top so I could more easily solder to it.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_servo.jpg|The servo is driven by an Adafruit Boarduino, a capacitor on the power lines is there to help smooth out the power draw.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_me.jpg|Me, looking like I'm working on something.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_overhead01.jpg|Overhead view of mostly finalized wiring.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_fullviewleft.jpg|Leftside wiring complete.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_overhead02.jpg| Another overhead view<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_servo02.jpg|Close up of server mounting, power switch is in the right foreground.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_pwmboard.jpg|the adafruit tlc5947 board drives the single color LEDs.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_artshot.jpg|Trying to get creative with a wire-level view.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_overhead03.jpg|Overhead view of entire desk top surface.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_closingup.jpg|Getting all the wiring and components to fit in the enclosed space was a challenge throughout the project.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_joystick.jpg|The joystick in the desktop controls the smaller 'antenna'.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_notinshot.jpg|Of course the desk is beautiful, no if I could just fit in the shot.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_antenna.jpg|A close-up shot of the two antenna, one lights up based on the 'engine' color, the other moves with the joystick.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_fulldesktop.jpg|Full view of desktop, lights and antenna.<br />
</gallery><br />
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Specs: <br />
* 1 Arduino Mega <br />
* 1 Adafruit Boarduino (Decimila clone)<br />
* 3 8x8 Bi-color matrices (with SPI)<br />
* 2 24 LED PWM boards<br />
* 7 Adafruit Neopixels(RGB LEDs with built in controller chips)<br />
* 1 unused mp3 decoder board (conflicted with PWM boards :-( plus power issues)<br />
* 1 Servo<br />
* 1 IR sensor<br />
* 1 Joystick<br />
<br />
<br />
By default the Bicolor matrices run the Conway's Life cellular<br />
automata simulator, and a pitch indicator when the theremin is active.<br />
About 2500 lines of C code went into making it all function together, LEDs & Matrices & IR sensor & joystick, in 8k of working memory.<br />
<br />
<br />
It is housed at the Southlight Gallery, near Hemming Plaza, on Hogan<br />
Street between Adams and Monroe.<br />
<br />
<br />
For One Spark , we are in the Art category, titled "Art of Furniture"<br />
Project #20942 Give us a vote or two if you like the project.<br />
<br />
<br />
Our project page is here:<br />
[http://www.beonespark.com/discover/creator_projects/art-of-furniture http://www.beonespark.com/discover/creator_projects/art-of-furniture]<br />
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<br />
Peter plans to continue to make more themed art desks in the coming<br />
year. This was just the first of many.<br />
[[Category:Projects]][[Category:Art]]</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Disney_Infinity_Lightbar&diff=108Disney Infinity Lightbar2015-03-05T15:33:03Z<p>Donald: </p>
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<div>Ardunio controlled lightbar to show off Disney Infinity figures.<br />
<br />
Nothing super complex about this one. More project shots later, this is a place holder for now.<br />
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<gallery perrow=5 mode="packed"><br />
Image:DI Lightbar 2015-03-04 21.06.31.jpg|The arduino controller and braided wires. Mounted on mini breadboard for now, future expansion plans.<br />
Image:DI Lightbar 2015-03-04 21.46.44.jpg|The color cycles about once a minute.<br />
Image:DI Lightbar 2015-03-04 21.46.56.jpg|The reds just make everything really pop!<br />
Image:DI Lightbar 2015-03-04 21.47.06.jpg|I love Baymax in the back, ready to fly.<br />
Image:DI Lightbar 2015-03-04 21.47.28.jpg|This is a great Elsa shot.<br />
</gallery><br />
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[[Category: Projects]]</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:DI_Lightbar_2015-03-04_21.47.28.jpg&diff=107File:DI Lightbar 2015-03-04 21.47.28.jpg2015-03-05T15:25:07Z<p>Donald: </p>
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<div></div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:DI_Lightbar_2015-03-04_21.47.06.jpg&diff=106File:DI Lightbar 2015-03-04 21.47.06.jpg2015-03-05T15:24:26Z<p>Donald: </p>
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<div></div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:DI_Lightbar_2015-03-04_21.46.56.jpg&diff=105File:DI Lightbar 2015-03-04 21.46.56.jpg2015-03-05T15:23:36Z<p>Donald: </p>
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<div></div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:DI_Lightbar_2015-03-04_21.46.44.jpg&diff=104File:DI Lightbar 2015-03-04 21.46.44.jpg2015-03-05T15:22:15Z<p>Donald: </p>
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<div></div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:DI_Lightbar_2015-03-04_21.06.31.jpg&diff=103File:DI Lightbar 2015-03-04 21.06.31.jpg2015-03-05T15:21:36Z<p>Donald: Braided wires on DI-Lightbar Project.</p>
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<div>Braided wires on DI-Lightbar Project.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Disney_Infinity_Lightbar&diff=102Disney Infinity Lightbar2015-03-05T15:19:52Z<p>Donald: </p>
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<div>Ardunio controlled lightbar to show off Disney Infinity figures.<br />
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[[Category: Projects]]</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Disney_Infinity_Lightbar&diff=101Disney Infinity Lightbar2015-03-05T15:19:37Z<p>Donald: Placeholder for DI Lightbar</p>
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<div>Ardunio controlled lightbar to show off Disney Infinity figures.<br />
<br />
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[Category: Projects]</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Video_Games&diff=100Video Games2014-09-06T15:39:37Z<p>Donald: Created page with "=== Games I play === * Warcaft * Mass Effect 1/2/3 * Minecraft * Earth Defense Force 2025 and Insect Armagedon(which i liked) === Info/Notes === * Host Girls On Stage (guil..."</p>
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<div>=== Games I play ===<br />
<br />
* Warcaft<br />
* Mass Effect 1/2/3<br />
* Minecraft<br />
* Earth Defense Force 2025 and Insect Armagedon(which i liked)<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Info/Notes ===<br />
* Host Girls On Stage (guilty pleasure)<br />
** [http://www.d3p.co.jp/ D3 Publisher Page]<br />
** [http://www.playstationtrophies.org/forum/dream-c-club-host-girls-on-stage/227496-dream-c-club-host-girls-stage-roadmap-trophy-guide.html Trophie Guide]<br />
** [http://www.playstationtrophies.org/forum/ps4-games-discussion/226900-dream-c-club-ps4-free-easy-100-a-3.html How to create JP PSN account]<br />
** [https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/ja-jp/%e3%82%b2%e3%83%bc%e3%83%a0/%e3%83%89%e3%83%aa%e3%83%bc%e3%83%a0%e3%82%af%e3%83%a9%e3%83%96-%e3%83%9b%e3%82%b9%e3%83%88%e3%82%ac%e3%83%bc%e3%83%ab%e3%82%aa%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b9%e3%83%86%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b8/cid=JP0367-CUSA00338_00-KARAOKEOUENSTAGE%3AADD-ONS DLC page for game]</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=99Main Page2014-09-06T15:33:01Z<p>Donald: /* Other Stuff */</p>
<hr />
<div>'''Project and Notes'''<br />
<br />
So I don't have to worry about style, only content. Yay MediaWiki!<br />
<br />
News:<br />
* 9/16 New Job not a lot of time for the next couple of days. Will try to get LiPhoRobo code uploaded.<br />
<br />
==Projects==<br />
*[[Music Box]] - Arduino Music box<br />
*[[Light-Phobic Robot]] - arduino controled light-phobic robot<br />
*[[:Category:Tips]] - Handy Tips pages, nothing long enough for project status<br />
*[[Project Page Template]] - Just a placeholder<br />
*[[Glass and Light]] - a project that turned out to be more than I realized.<br />
*[[Space Cadet Desk]] - an Art desk made with master crafter Peter Blunt<br />
<br />
== Sources for Parts and Pieces ==<br />
<br />
[http://www.adafruit.com adafruit.com] Great company out of NY with a great set of tutorials & focus on providing instruction with the parts you buy. Also very active in providing community outreach on their products and the maker movement.<br />
<br />
[http://www.sparkfun.com sparkfun.com] Out of Denver, another source for electronics. I like the inline comments on the product pages, usually very informative and a good source of potentials "gotcha's" people have encountered.<br />
<br />
[http://www.pololu.com pololu.com] Hawaiian roboticists in Las Vegas NV. Seems like a lot of good robotics parts and inventory. I like the detailed product pages they provide. Also, they have 2mm & 3mm shaft adaptors to Lego(tm) wheels!<br />
<br />
== Wiki Syntax ==<br />
Yes I constantly need to look this up...<br />
<br />
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Wiki text formatting]<br />
** [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images Wiki image formatting]<br />
<br />
== Other Stuff ==<br />
<br />
[[Cigar Page]]<br />
<br />
[[DVD Collection]]<br />
<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVwe19tze1ep73sPan1GHdg My Youtube Channel]<br />
<br />
[[Video Games]]<br />
<br />
== Getting started ==<br />
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]<br />
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]<br />
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=98Main Page2014-08-22T18:52:59Z<p>Donald: /* Other Stuff */</p>
<hr />
<div>'''Project and Notes'''<br />
<br />
So I don't have to worry about style, only content. Yay MediaWiki!<br />
<br />
News:<br />
* 9/16 New Job not a lot of time for the next couple of days. Will try to get LiPhoRobo code uploaded.<br />
<br />
==Projects==<br />
*[[Music Box]] - Arduino Music box<br />
*[[Light-Phobic Robot]] - arduino controled light-phobic robot<br />
*[[:Category:Tips]] - Handy Tips pages, nothing long enough for project status<br />
*[[Project Page Template]] - Just a placeholder<br />
*[[Glass and Light]] - a project that turned out to be more than I realized.<br />
*[[Space Cadet Desk]] - an Art desk made with master crafter Peter Blunt<br />
<br />
== Sources for Parts and Pieces ==<br />
<br />
[http://www.adafruit.com adafruit.com] Great company out of NY with a great set of tutorials & focus on providing instruction with the parts you buy. Also very active in providing community outreach on their products and the maker movement.<br />
<br />
[http://www.sparkfun.com sparkfun.com] Out of Denver, another source for electronics. I like the inline comments on the product pages, usually very informative and a good source of potentials "gotcha's" people have encountered.<br />
<br />
[http://www.pololu.com pololu.com] Hawaiian roboticists in Las Vegas NV. Seems like a lot of good robotics parts and inventory. I like the detailed product pages they provide. Also, they have 2mm & 3mm shaft adaptors to Lego(tm) wheels!<br />
<br />
== Wiki Syntax ==<br />
Yes I constantly need to look this up...<br />
<br />
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Wiki text formatting]<br />
** [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images Wiki image formatting]<br />
<br />
== Other Stuff ==<br />
<br />
[[Cigar Page]]<br />
<br />
[[DVD Collection]]<br />
<br />
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVwe19tze1ep73sPan1GHdg My Youtube Channel]<br />
<br />
== Getting started ==<br />
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]<br />
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]<br />
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Space_Cadet_Desk&diff=97Space Cadet Desk2014-04-09T15:55:00Z<p>Donald: </p>
<hr />
<div>This is a project that I worked with artist Peter Blunt on will be in One Spark. Inspired by the Jetsons<br />
and old Star Trek, we made a Retro-Future Desk (Peter calls it the<br />
Space Cadet Desk, but I have standards) It has lots of blinking lights<br />
and buttons to push and a psuedo-theremin using an IR distance sensor. Peter is a master craftsman in wood working and he did all of the construction, while I worked on the electronics.<br />
<br />
<br />
Google+ Pictures here: [https://plus.google.com/photos/101251666522239139683/albums/5995636879352451873 https://plus.google.com/photos/101251666522239139683/albums/5995636879352451873]<br />
<br />
<br />
Or on my wiki: <br />
<gallery perrow=5 mode="packed"><br />
Image:artdesk_scd_resistor.jpg|First casualty of bad wiring.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_peter.jpg|Peter routing the hole for the IR sensor<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_earmuffs.jpg|Working in an active woodshop gets very loud.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_nolights.jpg|Desk is together, but minimal electronics are actually in it.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_mp3decoder.jpg|Unfortunately due to IO conflicts and power issues, I had to disable the MP3 decoder board. It will be back though!<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_wiring.jpg|The Arduino Mega was the 'heart' of the machine. A proto-shield was added on top so I could more easily solder to it.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_servo.jpg|The servo is driven by an Adafruit Boarduino, a capacitor on the power lines is there to help smooth out the power draw.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_me.jpg|Me, looking like I'm working on something.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_overhead01.jpg|Overhead view of mostly finalized wiring.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_fullviewleft.jpg|Leftside wiring complete.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_overhead02.jpg| Another overhead view<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_servo02.jpg|Close up of server mounting, power switch is in the right foreground.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_pwmboard.jpg|the adafruit tlc5947 board drives the single color LEDs.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_artshot.jpg|Trying to get creative with a wire-level view.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_overhead03.jpg|Overhead view of entire desk top surface.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_closingup.jpg|Getting all the wiring and components to fit in the enclosed space was a challenge throughout the project.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_joystick.jpg|The joystick in the desktop controls the smaller 'antenna'.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_notinshot.jpg|Of course the desk is beautiful, no if I could just fit in the shot.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_antenna.jpg|A close-up shot of the two antenna, one lights up based on the 'engine' color, the other moves with the joystick.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_fulldesktop.jpg|Full view of desktop, lights and antenna.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
Specs: <br />
* 1 Arduino Mega <br />
* 1 Adafruit Boarduino (Decimila clone)<br />
* 3 8x8 Bi-color matrices (with SPI)<br />
* 2 24 LED PWM boards<br />
* 7 Adafruit Neopixels(RGB LEDs with built in controller chips)<br />
* 1 unused mp3 decoder board (conflicted with PWM boards :-( plus power issues)<br />
* 1 Servo<br />
* 1 IR sensor<br />
* 1 Joystick<br />
<br />
<br />
By default the Bicolor matrices run the Conway's Life cellular<br />
automata simulator, and a pitch indicator when the theremin is active.<br />
About 2500 lines of C code went into making it all function together, LEDs & Matrices & IR sensor & joystick, in 8k of working memory.<br />
<br />
<br />
It is housed at the Southlight Gallery, near Hemming Plaza, on Hogan<br />
Street between Adams and Monroe.<br />
<br />
<br />
For One Spark , we are in the Art category, titled "Art of Furniture"<br />
Project #20942 Give us a vote or two if you like the project.<br />
<br />
<br />
Our project page is here:<br />
[http://www.beonespark.com/discover/creator_projects/art-of-furniture http://www.beonespark.com/discover/creator_projects/art-of-furniture]<br />
<br />
<br />
Peter plans to continue to make more themed art desks in the coming<br />
year. This was just the first of many.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Space_Cadet_Desk&diff=96Space Cadet Desk2014-04-09T15:45:22Z<p>Donald: </p>
<hr />
<div>This is a project that I worked with artist Peter Blunt on will be in One Spark. Inspired by the Jetsons<br />
and old Star Trek, we made a Retro-Future Desk (Peter calls it the<br />
Space Cadet Desk, but I have standards) It has lots of blinking lights<br />
and buttons to push and a psuedo-theremin using an IR distance sensor.<br />
<br />
<br />
Google+ Pictures here: [https://plus.google.com/photos/101251666522239139683/albums/5995636879352451873 https://plus.google.com/photos/101251666522239139683/albums/5995636879352451873]<br />
<br />
<br />
Or on my wiki: <br />
<gallery perrow=5 mode="packed"><br />
Image:artdesk_scd_resistor.jpg|First casualty of bad wiring.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_peter.jpg|Peter routing the hole for the IR sensor<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_earmuffs.jpg|Working in an active woodshop gets very loud.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_nolights.jpg|Desk is together, but minimal electronics are actually in it.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_mp3decoder.jpg|Unfortunately due to IO conflicts and power issues, I had to disable the MP3 decoder board. It will be back though!<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_wiring.jpg|The Arduino Mega was the 'heart' of the machine. A proto-shield was added on top so I could more easily solder to it.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_servo.jpg|The servo is driven by an Adafruit Boarduino, a capacitor on the power lines is there to help smooth out the power draw.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_me.jpg|Me, looking like I'm working on something.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_overhead01.jpg|Overhead view of mostly finalized wiring.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_fullviewleft.jpg|Leftside wiring complete.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_overhead02.jpg| Another overhead view<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_servo02.jpg|Close up of server mounting, power switch is in the right foreground.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_pwmboard.jpg|the adafruit tlc5947 board drives the single color LEDs.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_artshot.jpg|Trying to get creative with a wire-level view.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_overhead03.jpg|Overhead view of entire desk top surface.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_closingup.jpg|Getting all the wiring and components to fit in the enclosed space was a challenge throughout the project.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_joystick.jpg|The joystick in the desktop controls the smaller 'antenna'.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_notinshot.jpg|Of course the desk is beautiful, no if I could just fit in the shot.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_antenna.jpg|A close-up shot of the two antenna, one lights up based on the 'engine' color, the other moves with the joystick.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_fulldesktop.jpg|Full view of desktop, lights and antenna.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
Specs: <br />
* 1 Arduino Mega <br />
* 1 Adafruit Boarduino (Decimila clone)<br />
* 3 8x8 Bi-color matrices (with SPI)<br />
* 2 24 LED PWM boards<br />
* 7 Adafruit Neopixels(RGB LEDs with built in controller chips)<br />
* 1 unused mp3 decoder board (conflicted with PWM boards :-( plus power issues)<br />
* 1 Servo<br />
* 1 IR sensor<br />
* 1 Joystick<br />
<br />
<br />
By default the Bicolor matrices run the Conway's Life cellular<br />
automata simulator, and a pitch indicator when the theremin is active.<br />
About 2500 lines of C code went into making it all function together.<br />
<br />
<br />
It is housed at the Southlight Gallery, near Hemming Plaza, on Hogan<br />
Street between Adams and Monroe.<br />
<br />
<br />
For One Spark , we are in the Art category, titled "Art of Furniture"<br />
Project #20942 Give us a vote or two if you like the project.<br />
<br />
<br />
Our project page is here:<br />
[http://www.beonespark.com/discover/creator_projects/art-of-furniture http://www.beonespark.com/discover/creator_projects/art-of-furniture]<br />
<br />
<br />
Peter plans to continue to make more themed art desks in the coming<br />
year. This was just the first of many.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Space_Cadet_Desk&diff=95Space Cadet Desk2014-04-09T15:44:23Z<p>Donald: </p>
<hr />
<div>This is a project that I worked with artist Peter Blunt on will be in One Spark. Inspired by the Jetsons<br />
and old Star Trek, we made a Retro-Future Desk (Peter calls it the<br />
Space Cadet Desk, but I have standards) It has lots of blinking lights<br />
and buttons to push and a psuedo-theremin using an IR distance sensor.<br />
<br />
<br />
Google+ Pictures here: [https://plus.google.com/photos/101251666522239139683/albums/5995636879352451873 https://plus.google.com/photos/101251666522239139683/albums/5995636879352451873]<br />
<br />
<br />
Or on my wiki: <br />
<gallery mode="packed"><br />
Image:artdesk_scd_resistor.jpg|First casualty of bad wiring.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_peter.jpg|Peter routing the hole for the IR sensor<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_earmuffs.jpg|Working in an active woodshop gets very loud.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_nolights.jpg|Desk is together, but minimal electronics are actually in it.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_mp3decoder.jpg|Unfortunately due to IO conflicts and power issues, I had to disable the MP3 decoder board. It will be back though!<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_wiring.jpg|The Arduino Mega was the 'heart' of the machine. A proto-shield was added on top so I could more easily solder to it.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_servo.jpg|The servo is driven by an Adafruit Boarduino, a capacitor on the power lines is there to help smooth out the power draw.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_me.jpg|Me, looking like I'm working on something.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_overhead01.jpg|Overhead view of mostly finalized wiring.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_fullviewleft.jpg|Leftside wiring complete.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_overhead02.jpg| Another overhead view<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_servo02.jpg|Close up of server mounting, power switch is in the right foreground.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_pwmboard.jpg|the adafruit tlc5947 board drives the single color LEDs.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_artshot.jpg|Trying to get creative with a wire-level view.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_overhead03.jpg|Overhead view of entire desk top surface.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_closingup.jpg|Getting all the wiring and components to fit in the enclosed space was a challenge throughout the project.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_joystick.jpg|The joystick in the desktop controls the smaller 'antenna'.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_notinshot.jpg|Of course the desk is beautiful, no if I could just fit in the shot.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_antenna.jpg|A close-up shot of the two antenna, one lights up based on the 'engine' color, the other moves with the joystick.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_fulldesktop.jpg|Full view of desktop, lights and antenna.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
Specs: <br />
* 1 Arduino Mega <br />
* 1 Adafruit Boarduino (Decimila clone)<br />
* 3 8x8 Bi-color matrices (with SPI)<br />
* 2 24 LED PWM boards<br />
* 7 Adafruit Neopixels(RGB LEDs with built in controller chips)<br />
* 1 unused mp3 decoder board (conflicted with PWM boards :-( plus power issues)<br />
* 1 Servo<br />
* 1 IR sensor<br />
* 1 Joystick<br />
<br />
<br />
By default the Bicolor matrices run the Conway's Life cellular<br />
automata simulator, and a pitch indicator when the theremin is active.<br />
About 2500 lines of C code went into making it all function together.<br />
<br />
<br />
It is housed at the Southlight Gallery, near Hemming Plaza, on Hogan<br />
Street between Adams and Monroe.<br />
<br />
<br />
For One Spark , we are in the Art category, titled "Art of Furniture"<br />
Project #20942 Give us a vote or two if you like the project.<br />
<br />
<br />
Our project page is here:<br />
[http://www.beonespark.com/discover/creator_projects/art-of-furniture http://www.beonespark.com/discover/creator_projects/art-of-furniture]<br />
<br />
<br />
Peter plans to continue to make more themed art desks in the coming<br />
year. This was just the first of many.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Space_Cadet_Desk&diff=94Space Cadet Desk2014-04-09T15:38:33Z<p>Donald: </p>
<hr />
<div>This is a project that I worked with artist Peter Blunt on will be in One Spark. Inspired by the Jetsons<br />
and old Star Trek, we made a Retro-Future Desk (Peter calls it the<br />
Space Cadet Desk, but I have standards) It has lots of blinking lights<br />
and buttons to push and a psuedo-theremin using an IR distance sensor.<br />
<br />
<br />
Google+ Pictures here: [https://plus.google.com/photos/101251666522239139683/albums/5995636879352451873 https://plus.google.com/photos/101251666522239139683/albums/5995636879352451873]<br />
<br />
<br />
Or on my wiki: <gallery mode="nolines"><br />
Image:artdesk_scd_resistor.jpg|First casualty of bad wiring.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_peter.jpg|Peter routing the hole for the IR sensor<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_earmuffs.jpg|Working in an active woodshop gets very loud.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_nolights.jpg|Desk is together, but minimal electronics are actually in it.<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_mp3decoder.jpg|Unfortunately due to IO conflicts and power issues, I had to disable the MP3 decoder board. It will be back though!)<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_wiring.jpg|<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_servo.jpg<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_me.jpg<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_overhead01.jpg<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_fullviewleft.jpg<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_overhead02.jpg<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_servo02.jpg<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_pwmboard.jpg<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_artshot.jpg<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_overhead03.jpg<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_closingup.jpg<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_joystick.jpg<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_notinshot.jpg<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_antenna.jpg<br />
Image:artdesk_scd_fulldesktop.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
Specs: <br />
* 1 Arduino Mega <br />
* 1 Adafruit Boarduino (Decimila clone)<br />
* 3 8x8 Bi-color matrices (with SPI)<br />
* 2 24 LED PWM boards<br />
* 7 Adafruit Neopixels(RGB LEDs with built in controller chips)<br />
* 1 unused mp3 decoder board (conflicted with PWM boards :-( plus power issues)<br />
* 1 Servo<br />
* 1 IR sensor<br />
* 1 Joystick<br />
<br />
<br />
By default the Bicolor matrices run the Conway's Life cellular<br />
automata simulator, and a pitch indicator when the theremin is active.<br />
About 2500 lines of C code went into making it all function together.<br />
<br />
<br />
It is housed at the Southlight Gallery, near Hemming Plaza, on Hogan<br />
Street between Adams and Monroe.<br />
<br />
<br />
For One Spark , we are in the Art category, titled "Art of Furniture"<br />
Project #20942 Give us a vote or two if you like the project.<br />
<br />
<br />
Our project page is here:<br />
[http://www.beonespark.com/discover/creator_projects/art-of-furniture http://www.beonespark.com/discover/creator_projects/art-of-furniture]<br />
<br />
<br />
Peter plans to continue to make more themed art desks in the coming<br />
year. This was just the first of many.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_fulldesktop.jpg&diff=93File:Artdesk scd fulldesktop.jpg2014-04-09T15:27:11Z<p>Donald: Full view of desktop, lights and antenna.</p>
<hr />
<div>Full view of desktop, lights and antenna.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_antenna.jpg&diff=92File:Artdesk scd antenna.jpg2014-04-09T15:25:56Z<p>Donald: A close-up shot of the two antenna, one lights up based on the 'engine' color, the other moves with the joystick.</p>
<hr />
<div>A close-up shot of the two antenna, one lights up based on the 'engine' color, the other moves with the joystick.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_notinshot.jpg&diff=91File:Artdesk scd notinshot.jpg2014-04-09T15:24:32Z<p>Donald: </p>
<hr />
<div>Of course the desk is beautiful, now if I could just fit in the shot...</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_notinshot.jpg&diff=90File:Artdesk scd notinshot.jpg2014-04-09T15:24:08Z<p>Donald: Of course the desk is beautiful, no if I could just fit in the shot.</p>
<hr />
<div>Of course the desk is beautiful, no if I could just fit in the shot.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_joystick.jpg&diff=89File:Artdesk scd joystick.jpg2014-04-09T15:22:15Z<p>Donald: The joystick in the desktop controls the smaller 'antenna' making it rotate. The desk is closed up, and I'm making sure the antenna is working correctly.</p>
<hr />
<div>The joystick in the desktop controls the smaller 'antenna' making it rotate. The desk is closed up, and I'm making sure the antenna is working correctly.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_closingup.jpg&diff=88File:Artdesk scd closingup.jpg2014-04-09T15:19:49Z<p>Donald: Getting all the wiring and components to fit in the enclosed space was a challenge throughout the project.</p>
<hr />
<div>Getting all the wiring and components to fit in the enclosed space was a challenge throughout the project.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_overhead03.jpg&diff=87File:Artdesk scd overhead03.jpg2014-04-09T15:18:08Z<p>Donald: Overhead view of entire desk top surface.</p>
<hr />
<div>Overhead view of entire desk top surface.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_artshot.jpg&diff=86File:Artdesk scd artshot.jpg2014-04-09T15:15:41Z<p>Donald: Trying to get creative with a wire-level view.</p>
<hr />
<div>Trying to get creative with a wire-level view.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_pwmboard.jpg&diff=85File:Artdesk scd pwmboard.jpg2014-04-09T15:14:31Z<p>Donald: the adafruit tlc5947 board drives the single color LEDs.</p>
<hr />
<div>the adafruit tlc5947 board drives the single color LEDs.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_servo02.jpg&diff=84File:Artdesk scd servo02.jpg2014-04-09T15:13:03Z<p>Donald: Close up of server mounting, power switch is in the right foreground.</p>
<hr />
<div>Close up of server mounting, power switch is in the right foreground.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_overhead02.jpg&diff=83File:Artdesk scd overhead02.jpg2014-04-09T15:11:26Z<p>Donald: Another overhead view.</p>
<hr />
<div>Another overhead view.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_fullviewleft.jpg&diff=82File:Artdesk scd fullviewleft.jpg2014-04-09T15:10:15Z<p>Donald: Leftside wiring complete.</p>
<hr />
<div>Leftside wiring complete.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_overhead01.jpg&diff=81File:Artdesk scd overhead01.jpg2014-04-09T15:08:42Z<p>Donald: Overhead view of mostly finalized wiring.</p>
<hr />
<div>Overhead view of mostly finalized wiring.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_me.jpg&diff=80File:Artdesk scd me.jpg2014-04-09T15:07:24Z<p>Donald: Me looking like I'm working on something.</p>
<hr />
<div>Me looking like I'm working on something.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_servo.jpg&diff=79File:Artdesk scd servo.jpg2014-04-09T15:05:01Z<p>Donald: The servo is driven by an Adafruit Boarduino, a capacitor on the power lines is there to help smooth out the power draw.</p>
<hr />
<div>The servo is driven by an Adafruit Boarduino, a capacitor on the power lines is there to help smooth out the power draw.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_wiring.jpg&diff=78File:Artdesk scd wiring.jpg2014-04-09T15:01:37Z<p>Donald: the Arduino Mega was the 'heart' of the machine. A proto-shield was added on top so I could more easily solder to it.</p>
<hr />
<div>the Arduino Mega was the 'heart' of the machine. A proto-shield was added on top so I could more easily solder to it.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_mp3decoder.jpg&diff=77File:Artdesk scd mp3decoder.jpg2014-04-09T14:59:31Z<p>Donald: Unfortunately due to IO conflicts and power issues, I had to disable the MP3 decoder board. It will be back though!</p>
<hr />
<div>Unfortunately due to IO conflicts and power issues, I had to disable the MP3 decoder board. It will be back though!</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_nolights.jpg&diff=76File:Artdesk scd nolights.jpg2014-04-09T14:57:17Z<p>Donald: Desk is together, but no electronics are actually in it yet.</p>
<hr />
<div>Desk is together, but no electronics are actually in it yet.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_earmuffs.jpg&diff=75File:Artdesk scd earmuffs.jpg2014-04-09T14:55:36Z<p>Donald: Working in an active wood shop is very noisy.</p>
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<div>Working in an active wood shop is very noisy.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_peter.jpg&diff=74File:Artdesk scd peter.jpg2014-04-09T14:54:44Z<p>Donald: </p>
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<div>Peter routing out the hole for the IR sensor.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_peter.jpg&diff=73File:Artdesk scd peter.jpg2014-04-09T14:53:55Z<p>Donald: Peter checking out the work.</p>
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<div>Peter checking out the work.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Artdesk_scd_resistor.jpg&diff=72File:Artdesk scd resistor.jpg2014-04-09T14:52:41Z<p>Donald: First casualty of bad wiring.</p>
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<div>First casualty of bad wiring.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Space_Cadet_Desk&diff=71Space Cadet Desk2014-04-09T14:46:49Z<p>Donald: </p>
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<div>This is a project that I worked with artist Peter Blunt on will be in One Spark. Inspired by the Jetsons<br />
and old Star Trek, we made a Retro-Future Desk (Peter calls it the<br />
Space Cadet Desk, but I have standards) It has lots of blinking lights<br />
and buttons to push and a psuedo-theremin using an IR distance sensor.<br />
<br />
<br />
Google+ Pictures here: [https://plus.google.com/photos/101251666522239139683/albums/5995636879352451873 https://plus.google.com/photos/101251666522239139683/albums/5995636879352451873]<br />
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Or on my wiki:<br />
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Specs: <br />
* 1 Arduino Mega <br />
* 1 Adafruit Boarduino (Decimila clone)<br />
* 3 8x8 Bi-color matrices (with SPI)<br />
* 2 24 LED PWM boards<br />
* 7 Adafruit Neopixels(RGB LEDs with built in controller chips)<br />
* 1 unused mp3 decoder board (conflicted with PWM boards :-( plus power issues)<br />
* 1 Servo<br />
* 1 IR sensor<br />
* 1 Joystick<br />
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<br />
By default the Bicolor matrices run the Conway's Life cellular<br />
automata simulator, and a pitch indicator when the theremin is active.<br />
About 2500 lines of C code went into making it all function together.<br />
<br />
<br />
It is housed at the Southlight Gallery, near Hemming Plaza, on Hogan<br />
Street between Adams and Monroe.<br />
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<br />
For One Spark , we are in the Art category, titled "Art of Furniture"<br />
Project #20942 Give us a vote or two if you like the project.<br />
<br />
<br />
Our project page is here:<br />
[http://www.beonespark.com/discover/creator_projects/art-of-furniture http://www.beonespark.com/discover/creator_projects/art-of-furniture]<br />
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Peter plans to continue to make more themed art desks in the coming<br />
year. This was just the first of many.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Space_Cadet_Desk&diff=70Space Cadet Desk2014-04-09T14:46:33Z<p>Donald: </p>
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<div>This is a project that I worked with artist Peter Blunt on will be in One Spark. Inspired by the Jetsons<br />
and old Star Trek, we made a Retro-Future Desk (Peter calls it the<br />
Space Cadet Desk, but I have standards) It has lots of blinking lights<br />
and buttons to push and a psuedo-theremin using an IR distance sensor.<br />
<br />
<br />
Google+ Pictures here: [https://plus.google.com/photos/101251666522239139683/albums/5995636879352451873 https://plus.google.com/photos/101251666522239139683/albums/5995636879352451873]<br />
Or on my wiki:<br />
<br />
Specs: <br />
* 1 Arduino Mega <br />
* 1 Adafruit Boarduino (Decimila clone)<br />
* 3 8x8 Bi-color matrices (with SPI)<br />
* 2 24 LED PWM boards<br />
* 7 Adafruit Neopixels(RGB LEDs with built in controller chips)<br />
* 1 unused mp3 decoder board (conflicted with PWM boards :-( plus power issues)<br />
* 1 Servo<br />
* 1 IR sensor<br />
* 1 Joystick<br />
<br />
<br />
By default the Bicolor matrices run the Conway's Life cellular<br />
automata simulator, and a pitch indicator when the theremin is active.<br />
About 2500 lines of C code went into making it all function together.<br />
<br />
<br />
It is housed at the Southlight Gallery, near Hemming Plaza, on Hogan<br />
Street between Adams and Monroe.<br />
<br />
<br />
For One Spark , we are in the Art category, titled "Art of Furniture"<br />
Project #20942 Give us a vote or two if you like the project.<br />
<br />
<br />
Our project page is here:<br />
[http://www.beonespark.com/discover/creator_projects/art-of-furniture http://www.beonespark.com/discover/creator_projects/art-of-furniture]<br />
<br />
<br />
Peter plans to continue to make more themed art desks in the coming<br />
year. This was just the first of many.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Space_Cadet_Desk&diff=69Space Cadet Desk2014-04-09T14:44:43Z<p>Donald: Created page with "This is a project that I worked with artist Peter Blunt on will be in One Spark. Inspired by the Jetsons and old Star Trek, we made a Retro-Future Desk (Peter calls it the Sp..."</p>
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<div>This is a project that I worked with artist Peter Blunt on will be in One Spark. Inspired by the Jetsons<br />
and old Star Trek, we made a Retro-Future Desk (Peter calls it the<br />
Space Cadet Desk, but I have standards) It has lots of blinking lights<br />
and buttons to push and a psuedo-theremin using an IR distance sensor.<br />
<br />
<br />
Google+ Pictures here:<br />
<br />
<br />
https://plus.google.com/photos/101251666522239139683/albums/5995636879352451873<br />
<br />
<br />
Specs: 1 Arduino Mega, 1 Adafruit Boarduino (Decimila clone), 3 8x8 Bi<br />
color matrices (with SPI), 2 24 LED PWM boards, 7 Adafruit Neopixels<br />
(RGB LEDs with built in controller chips) 1 unused mp3 decoder board<br />
(conflicted with PWM boards :-( plus power issues) 1 Servo, 1 IR<br />
sensor, 1 Joystick<br />
<br />
<br />
By default the Bicolor matrices run the Conway's Life cellular<br />
automata simulator, and a pitch indicator when the theremin is active.<br />
About 2500 lines of C code went into making it all function together.<br />
<br />
<br />
It is housed at the Southlight Gallery, near Hemming Plaza, on Hogan<br />
Street between Adams and Monroe.<br />
<br />
<br />
For One Spark , we are in the Art category, titled "Art of Furniture"<br />
Project #20942 Give us a vote or two if you like the project.<br />
<br />
<br />
Our project page is here:<br />
[http://www.beonespark.com/discover/creator_projects/art-of-furniture http://www.beonespark.com/discover/creator_projects/art-of-furniture]<br />
<br />
<br />
Peter plans to continue to make more themed art desks in the coming<br />
year. This was just the first of many.</div>Donaldhttp://www.rdex.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=68Main Page2014-04-09T14:43:29Z<p>Donald: /* Projects */</p>
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<div>'''Project and Notes'''<br />
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So I don't have to worry about style, only content. Yay MediaWiki!<br />
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News:<br />
* 9/16 New Job not a lot of time for the next couple of days. Will try to get LiPhoRobo code uploaded.<br />
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==Projects==<br />
*[[Music Box]] - Arduino Music box<br />
*[[Light-Phobic Robot]] - arduino controled light-phobic robot<br />
*[[:Category:Tips]] - Handy Tips pages, nothing long enough for project status<br />
*[[Project Page Template]] - Just a placeholder<br />
*[[Glass and Light]] - a project that turned out to be more than I realized.<br />
*[[Space Cadet Desk]] - an Art desk made with master crafter Peter Blunt<br />
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== Sources for Parts and Pieces ==<br />
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[http://www.adafruit.com adafruit.com] Great company out of NY with a great set of tutorials & focus on providing instruction with the parts you buy. Also very active in providing community outreach on their products and the maker movement.<br />
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[http://www.sparkfun.com sparkfun.com] Out of Denver, another source for electronics. I like the inline comments on the product pages, usually very informative and a good source of potentials "gotcha's" people have encountered.<br />
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[http://www.pololu.com pololu.com] Hawaiian roboticists in Las Vegas NV. Seems like a lot of good robotics parts and inventory. I like the detailed product pages they provide. Also, they have 2mm & 3mm shaft adaptors to Lego(tm) wheels!<br />
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== Wiki Syntax ==<br />
Yes I constantly need to look this up...<br />
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* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Wiki text formatting]<br />
** [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Images Wiki image formatting]<br />
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== Other Stuff ==<br />
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[[Cigar Page]]<br />
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[[DVD Collection]]<br />
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== Getting started ==<br />
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]<br />
* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]<br />
* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]</div>Donald