arduino 0011 new function references
map() - similar to the processing.org function
interrupts() and noInterrupts()
degrees() and radians() (do not exist yet)
Support for uploading sketch using a programmer
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Pew! Pew! Pew! font
Check out my new Creative Commons licensed font titled “pew! pew! pew!” at fontstruct. 
Open Sim / Second Life Workshop at 01SJ 2008
James just wrote me to tell of a really interesting event coming up regarding open second life servers…
Ars Virtua & The CADRE Laboratory for New Media will host a workshop on open source alternatives to the Second Life(TM) grid, in conjunction with the 2nd Biennial 01SJ Global Festival of Art on the Edge.
This two hour workshop provides an overview of open-source, third-party virtual-world server technology based on Second Life(TM), and the opportunities afforded to artists and experimenters who are now able to cheaply host tailored synthetic spaces.
The first hour will be devoted to a brief overview of Second Life and the “OpenMetaverse” initiatives (libsl, opensim, etc.) Bennett Goble of Ars Virtua will discuss features and show demos of the most popular alternatives (OpenSim, OpenLife & realXtend), their qualities, strengths etc.
We will consider the issues surrounding installation, maintenance and function of the OpenSim server and will be connecting participants through third-party clients and through modifications of the Linden Lab Second Life client.
During this session participants will have an opportunity to look at code, and to consider the space as a place for artistic experimentation and collaboration. Special consideration will be given to coding within the environment and control afforded by building and running servers.
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The workshop will be held from noon - 2 p.m. Friday June 6 in room 237 of the art building on SJSU campus. This workshop is free and open to the public.
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click through to learn more about it. It sounds really awesome.
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new font: Netlabel Rounded
hackzine.com just posted a note about fontstruct, and that pretty much was my night last night. It’s an easy to use flash interface for building typefaces. I’ve completed a new font called “netlabel”, and it’s available for free download here:
[kml_flashembed fversion=”9″ movie=”http://fontstruct.fontshop.com/widget.swf” width=”570″ height=”90″ bgcolor=”#FFFFFF” fvars=”d=dD0wJmFtcDtmPTUwNjQ5″/]
Creative Commons licensed, no less! Oh yes, fontstruct… I like you a lot.
Derek Scott at Bliss Factory April 2008
right-click to save: Derek Scott at Bliss Factory - DEFSF
Download audio file (derekscott_at_blissfactory_DEFSF_2008.mp3)
Derek Scott, aka The Rhythmist [Dobox], has probably the best ear for song selection I’ve ever heard. His taste in music is astoundingly interesting to me. Maybe it’s the benefit I’ve had of having innumerable conversations with him about music and what makes a song great, but every time I hear a DJ set from him, I feel like I’m listening to something special. He’s a walking encyclopedia of knowledge for electronic music… from its long history, to todays production methods and new ways of promotion. I think this gives him a unique combination of skills and sense of aural aesthetics that are not like anyone else. If you’re into minimal techno, you’ll probably enjoy this set. To say it’s minimal isn’t quite right, because minimal tech usually isn’t this funky and full of soul. It’s not “house” per se, because there’s an unmistakable *tech* streak all the way through. So, yeah… it’s hard to pin down exactly what kind of music this is. Ok, like this:
This DJ set was recorded on April 25th, 2008 from DEFSF’s Radio Integrated show out of Bliss Factory in Alameda, California. Runtime is approximately 01:50:00. Many apologies for my relatively weak DSL bandwidth and the subsequent skips in the audio stream you’ll hear. If and when we can get our hands on the original audio feed file from DEFSF, we’ll point you to it.
You may catch a few tracks you know in this amazing set, but you’re going to be exposed to some tracks you won’t hear anyone else play, and I think you’ll want to hear more. Definitely head on over to the netlabel he founded named Dobox Recordings.
magenta flowers
I took this macro shot of these magenta flowers right outside the Subway near our house. This was during the first longer walk out with Max, and the weather was so nice.
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New Release: Jemset - ‘Untitled EP’
The weather around here is warming up, and so will your speakers after you play this new release. French Techno maestro Jemset presents us with his ‘Untitled EP’. But these beats are so good, the release really doesn’t even need a name. ‘Invitation’ is appropriately the first track, and gets things pumped up with its pulsing groove. Then it’s time to have a seat (or not) for the ‘Galactic Dinner’. Thick and meaty, this tasty track will definitely feed your head and your feet. Jemset definitely brings his own style to the Techno table, and we’re sure you will all agree that it’s a style worth listening to. Enjoy!
Sorry, everyone!!
I’m in the process of integrating Twitter and Wordpress.. I’m sorry if you got bombed with posts from me just now! :-\
