[dorkbotpdx-blabber] Introduction

[Alex Norman]

Hi, I'm Alex, I haven't really introduced myself either.. I'll do that below but
first as a response to your email:

if you want to start super simple and just get something that makes sound you
might want to make one of those 'atari punk console' things [I always thought
that was a stupid name but whatever]:
http://www.getlofi.com/?p=518

I figure it is best to start small, and it is fun to have things that make
sound... after that you can move to bigger and cooler projects..

Introduction:
My name is Alex Norman, I'm originally from PDX and I recently moved back to
portland after 6.5 years being away [seattle (undergrad CSE at UW, 1 year work
after), santa barbara (grad school 'media arts and technology' at UCSB)].  I'm a
programmer, into linux and free-libre open source software, have worked with
atmega chips a decent amount in the past [just getting back into it], into
music, video, computers..  I don't have a job at the moment, I'm mostly just
working on some hardware projects (some for my own use and some for doug
theriault, a local noise musician), and trying to finish up some software
projects for release (GPL).
more info: http://x37v.info/
I've been to one dorkbot meeting in pdx, the st patrick's day one, and I'm "ax"
on the #dorkbotpdx irc channel.

-Alex

On  0, "dalas v." <dalasv at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> Jared told me about this group, so I figured I would
> join and introduce myself.
> 
> My name is dalas, and I work for Vimeo, which is being
> used to host the dorkbotpdx videos.
> 
> I have always been interested in noise-making circuits
> and synthesizers, but my one attempt to teach myself
> electronics years ago did not go well. I recently
> decided to buy this PCB and try again:
> 
> http://musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/SOUNDLABMINISYNTH/soundlab.html
> 
> Now I'm thinking I should have started with the easier
> circuit:
> 
> http://musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth/YOUR_FIRST_SYNTH/WSG_Reborn/WEIRDSOUNDGENERATORREBORN.html
> 
> Anyways, I'm hoping to meet some people working on
> similar projects and maybe watch them work. I learn
> best by watching someone do something, which is why my
> previous book-based attempt did not go well.
> 
> I hope to make it to the next meeting and say hi in
> person.
> 
> -dalas
> 
> 
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