Switches and Sensors with Arduino and TouchDesigner hero

Creative Coding

Switches and Sensors with Arduino and TouchDesigner

Level

Beginner

Duration

2h 37m of video content

Format

Recorded workshop

Added

24/04/2022

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01-Introduction-

Course overview

Price is inclusive of both sessions Create immersive interactive experiences by combining Arduino with TouchDesigner, a powerful node based programming environment with endless possibilities for interactive installation, marketing activations, generative art, multimedia performance, and more! In this course you will learn very basic electronics, introductory Arduino skills, and the fundamental concepts of interaction using buttons and sensors to control video in TouchDesigner.

Learning outcomes

Create Arduino based electronic prototypes

Become familiar with electronic components and design considerations

Control video in TouchDesigner with buttons and sensors

Apply interaction design concepts for developing installations and brand activations

Who is this course for?

  • Creative Coders, Interactive Experience Artists and Designers, TouchDesigner users, those curious in electronics

Requirements

  • A computer with Internet connection
  • 3-button mouse
  • Arduino / Electonics kit (see useful links section below)
  • TouchDesigner and Arduino software

Course content

Switches and Sensors with Arduino and TouchDesigner / Chapter 1

10 videos, 1 resource

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  • 01-Introduction-
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  • 02-Workshop-Materials
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  • 02.5-IMPORTANT-NOTE-TD-INSTALL-VERSION
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  • 03-Arduino-Overview
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  • 04-Upload-Firmata-to-Arduino
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  • 05-Upload-Sketch-Arduino-General
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  • 06-Ohms-Law
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  • 07-first-circuit-export
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  • 08-Hello-TouchDesigner-World
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  • 09-part-01-outro
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  • Part-01-Slides-min

Switches and Sensors with Arduino and TouchDesigner / Chapter 2

13 videos

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  • 01-Pushbutton-Review
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  • 02-Troubleshooting.
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  • 03-Toggle-Switch
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  • 04-Jumper-Button
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  • 05-Pullup-Resistors
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  • 06-Projects-With-Buttons-
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  • 07-Button-Choices
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  • 08-Creative-Switch-Materials (Anything conductive can be a button)
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  • 09-Analog-Trimpot
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  • 10-Force-Sensor-Analog-Input
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  • 11-Light-Sensor
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  • 12-Projects-Using-Sensors
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  • 13-Part-02-Outro
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Instructors

Kyle  Duffield

Kyle Duffield

Instructor

Kyle Duffield is a Toronto based Interactive and Experience Design Professional who creates immersive interactive installations and brand activations. He is also known for his affiliation with the studio and former gallery, Electric Perfume. As an educator, and technical consultant, he has facilitated interactive media workshops and projects with institutions across Canada, Shanghai, and online. Currently, Kyle is participating in Cycling 74’s Max Certified Trainer Program, and is focusing on creating unforgettable technological experiences. http://www.kyleduffield.com http://www.electricperfume.com

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