Intro to Processing and Arduino Processing – Don Vaughn, Neuroscientist & Musician – SchipulCon2011.
At this year’s SchipulCon, hosted by Schipul the Web Marketing Company, Don dispelled the myth that you need to be a “coder” to write simple graphical and hardware applications.
Using Processing and Arduino as examples, he demonstrated that anyone can quickly mock up beautiful visuals and interact with hardware–all you need is a computer and 5 minutes. He also demonstrated a few more complex applications of Arduino in both neuroscience and music that can be accomplished with a little more time. Specifically, he showcased his custom Arduino electronic drum set, which he built from scratch.
Finally, Don discussed some of the social implications that easy-to-access, open-source platforms have had, and how it has made effecting positive change easier than ever.
