2013 Toronto Prop Party

[Dave Porter]

Dr Slurpee and I have been emailing, and he is interested in having an Arduino demo (I've been doing some work with them)

I am by no means an expert, but I can bring some breadboards and some Arduino boards, and show some examples of blinky lights, chasers, programmed chasers (changes with a button press), along with some sounds, with a little bit of programming.

Is anyone interested in something like this?

 

[Michael Bergeron]

Definitely interested! :thumbsup

My only issue with the demonstrations is that the event almost seems to short for them. Next year we should try for longer.

 

[narutoishere]

It's been on my list for a LONG time... Not an easy build but one day!

Props based on religious relics and artifacts are always cool. Now I'm wondering how tall ***** was...

Some time ago I made a Spear of Destiny with cardstock, plastic from plastic cup, elmer's glue and aluminium foil after watching Constantine. It looks cheap and ugly. I'd bring it to the forum on June 15th, but I'm sure people will laugh at it... haha.

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[narutoishere]

Not a replica "movie" prop per-se (although I'm sure there are feature documentaries about it), but certainly a replica prop.

I watched Race 2 (a kind of bollywood movie) on my flight to Baltimore, and the story was about a group attempting to steal Shroud of Turin.

 

[Monkey540]

Dr Slurpee and I have been emailing, and he is interested in having an Arduino demo (I've been doing some work with them)

I am by no means an expert, but I can bring some breadboards and some Arduino boards, and show some examples of blinky lights, chasers, programmed chasers (changes with a button press), along with some sounds, with a little bit of programming.

Is anyone interested in something like this?

What programming language do you need to use? Assembler? Or does it run on C? Or some other kind of logic?

 

[Dave Porter]

From the Arduino page:

"The Arduino programming language is an implementation of Wiring, a similar physical computing platform, which is based on the Processing multimedia programming environment."

It is it's own language. Pretty easy to understand.

It is available for download from their site, Arduino - Software - Available for Windows, Mac and Linux.

 

[Michael Bergeron]

Props based on religious relics and artifacts are always cool. Now I'm wondering how tall ***** was...

Some time ago I made a Spear of Destiny with cardstock, plastic from plastic cup, elmer's glue and aluminium foil after watching Constantine. It looks cheap and ugly. I'd bring it to the forum on June 15th, but I'm sure people will laugh at it... haha.

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Nah, I'd still love to see it.

 

[Monkey540]

From the Arduino page:

"The Arduino programming language is an implementation of Wiring, a similar physical computing platform, which is based on the Processing multimedia programming environment."

It is it's own language. Pretty easy to understand.

It is available for download from their site, Arduino - Software - Available for Windows, Mac and Linux.

Looking through coding examples, and I see this:
"SORRY, There is an error at our code repository, please inform to web@arduino.cc"

lol

 

[odoc]

Dr Slurpee and I have been emailing, and he is interested in having an Arduino demo (I've been doing some work with them)

I am by no means an expert, but I can bring some breadboards and some Arduino boards, and show some examples of blinky lights, chasers, programmed chasers (changes with a button press), along with some sounds, with a little bit of programming.

Is anyone interested in something like this?

Very interested

 

[Dave Porter]

Definitely interested! :thumbsup

My only issue with the demonstrations is that the event almost seems to short for them. Next year we should try for longer.

Dr Slurpee and I have emailed, and we think it best if I setup some displays, and let people ask questions during the event. If there is time, I could do a demo, but if not, people can have a look when they have time to do so.

 

[Michael Bergeron]

Dr Slurpee and I have emailed, and we think it best if I setup some displays, and let people ask questions during the event. If there is time, I could do a demo, but if not, people can have a look when they have time to do so.

Don't let me dissuade you from a demo! I think it would be cool, just think the event should be longer next year if we can manage it.

 

[Dave Porter]

The plan is to do both.

I'll have them setup for people to look at, and will do a demo if time allows.

 

[Michael Bergeron]

The plan is to do both.

I'll have them setup for people to look at, and will do a demo if time allows.

thumbsup:thumbsup

 

[Caveneau]

Hi Everyone, I hope we're all getting psyched for the party.

Just another reminder for everyone to start making their final arrangements with Dr_Slurpee(John) or myself.

 

[Caveneau]

****UPDATE****
-June1/13

- Those who want table space, make sure to confirm with John ASAP
- Those wanting to donate any prizes, please advise myself or John as to the nature of the 'item' and approximate dollar value.
- Those wanting to do 30-60 minute demos on any subject, also please contact us ASAP.

2 weeks left now, wow it creeps up fast doesn't it?

 

[Caveneau]

Also, I just want to remind everyone again,

We have a larger room this year, DOUBLE the size.

That seemed to be the most common request over the last 2 years, well now we have it.

Let's try and and fill it up.

 

[Michael Bergeron]

I'll do my best Cap'n!

John, if we're looking light lemme know, I might be able to bring more.

Also, I'll donate a Grail Diary again this year ($350 value) and possibly a set of BTTF newspapers printed from scans of the originals.

 

[Caveneau]

Maybe we can get a session of Artemis going at some point.

 

[Michael Bergeron]

Maybe we can get a session of Artemis going at some point.

:lol I just don't think there's enough time! This event needs to be a two day con!

 

[Dave Porter]

:lol I just don't think there's enough time! This event needs to be a two day con!

Next year!