Scrapyard Challenge Workshop Madrid 2007

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The Scrapyard Challenge Workshops are intensive workshops where participants build simple electronic projects (both digital and analog inputs) out of found or discarded... More» "junk" (old electronics, clothing, furniture, outdated computer equipment, appliances, turntables, monitors, gadgets, etc..). So far the workshops have been held 23 times in 11 countries with 3 different themes including the MIDI Scrapyard Challenge where participants build simple musical controllers from discarded objects and "junk", DIY Wearable Challenge where they create wearable tech projects from used clothing, and the DIY Urban Challenge where they work on public space interventions and other projects. The MIDI Scrapyard version includes a mini workshop where participants build simple drawing robots or "DrawBots" with small, inexpensive motors, batteries, and drawing markers that can also be connected to Serial or MIDI interface. At the end of the day or evening, the workshop participants have a small performance, concert, or fashion show (depending on the workshop theme) where they demonstrate and preent their creations together as a group. No electronics skills or any experience with technology is necessary to participate in the workshops. «Less Nominate for Directors Cut ? Close The Director‘s Cut Channel features Metacafe‘s most original and fresh videos in your favorite film genres and hail from the best upcoming amateures to professional creators. The videos played in this channel showcase the best in class writing, editing, cinematography, sound design, special effects and/or costuming. View Director‘s Cut Channel Close

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