[dorkbotpdx-blabber] open source ART controller

[Gintz, Travis]

There could be a potential for that... I see more and more people wanting "tech" in their "art" but don't have a lot of experience in electronics/programming/etc.... So something that could be very simple to program and interface to would be great. 

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From: dorkbotpdx-blabber-bounces at dorkbot.org [mailto:dorkbotpdx-blabber-bounces at dorkbot.org] On Behalf Of Webb Sprague
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 3:08 PM
To: A discussion list for dorkbot-pdx (portland, or)
Subject: Re: [dorkbotpdx-blabber] open source ART controller

I don't know if it might be helpful, but I would love to try writing a Linux based remote controller program in Tcl/Tk (the GUI choice for electrical engineers and telescope drivers).  Such a thing would require an interface either through serial or bluetooth ; I can handle the I/O once it hits the computer but a hardware dork would have to get it there.  And I have to admit I haven't ever done such a thing yet, though I am a competent programmer and think I can see my way through it, and I wouldn't be THAT expensive ;)

Also -- I would be coming to dorkbot meetings, but I am only in Portland on W-TH-F. :(

-W

2009/3/30 Gintz, Travis <TGintz at leviton.com>:
> unfortunately I cannot make it tonight, totally forgot about the meeting.
> I think 16 channels would work perfectly, i'll email you offlist.
> ________________________________
> From: dorkbotpdx-blabber-bounces at dorkbot.org
> [mailto:dorkbotpdx-blabber-bounces at dorkbot.org] On Behalf Of Jared 
> Boone
> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 12:31 PM
> To: A discussion list for dorkbot-pdx (portland, or)
> Subject: Re: [dorkbotpdx-blabber] open source ART controller
>
> Travis,
> I'm working on something informally that might work for you -- 
> 16-channel MOSFET switch (~20W/60V) under AVR control. Will you be at Dorkbot tonight?
> We could discuss it there.
>
>         - Jared
> On Mar 30, 2009, at 11:45 AM, "Gintz, Travis" <TGintz at leviton.com> wrote:
>
> Oh, i know that.... I'm making sure I know all my options, I know 
> there's quite a few other people on here that are doing something 
> similar... This is a paid project, so if I can spread the wealth, 
> thats what I'll do :)
>
> you know......Get specs, research options (this is where we're at), 
> narrow options, choose best option, implement that option.
>
> Another thing, fabbing isn't my weakspot, its programming :) 
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> From: dorkbotpdx-blabber-bounces at dorkbot.org
> [mailto:dorkbotpdx-blabber-bounces at dorkbot.org] On Behalf Of Donald 
> Delmar Davis
> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 11:42 AM
> To: A discussion list for dorkbot-pdx (portland, or)
> Subject: Re: [dorkbotpdx-blabber] open source ART controller
>
> Come on travis you are the control guy.
> You should be able to fab this in your sleep.
> :)
> On Mar 30, 2009, at 11:34 AM, Gintz, Travis wrote:
>
> I'm doing some consulting for an ART/Technology integration project 
> with a couple artists and right now we're just outlining what we want 
> to do. I was thinking, this could be an open source ART controller for 
> lots of things, lights, solenoids, motors, sensor input.... maybe 
> there's something like this out there already.... I know more and more 
> artists are playing this this, is there interest?
>
> requirements:
> We have 200 solenoids that we want to control based on randomly 
> generated delays 5-10 analog inputs.
> each solenoid control is independent, but the "delays" would be based 
> on AD input can be either 5V or 12V ideally (24V is an option as well, 
> but not preferred).
>
> I was thinking about "modules" that can control groups of 10-25 
> Transistor
> outputs/2-4 AD inputs. I know I could make some boards, but wanted to 
> see if there's something readily available for this project or 
> something that someone has already worked on? (to cut down on design 
> time/debugging/implementation).  If we need to build boards, that's 
> not a huge deal, are there any board places that can assemble the 
> units with components? Budget for the system is $800 for the hardware. 
> There's a budget for programming as well.
>
> Does anyone have any ideas as far as options go? Maybe even a cheap PLC?
> Regards,
> Travis Gintz
>
>
>
>
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