Some pictures from the first couple weeks of Summer 2018!
2018 in Pictures (Work in Progress!)
Category: 2018
Thursday June 28
Last week we had the 360 degree camera and the Raspberry Pi added to the mix of activities. I got to check out the 360 degee camera, and it’s cool. Definitely something you want to check out Thursday during a break from your other projects!
As for the Raspberry Pi, Jeff and some of the participants began exploring the world of machine learning. They trained an artificial intelligence software running on a Raspberry Pi microcomputer to detect a hands-in-the-air gesture in a live video feed. Once the software learned their input they used a simple python script to trigger a cheering sound each time their gesture was recognized in the video feed!
We also need someone who wants to learn how to solder to help put together a couple of “persistence of vision” kits.
In addition to the stations above, we will have the the normal stations available:
- Green screen movie making
- Arduino microcontrollers
- Maker cart (sail cars, fan cars, judobots, electric cars, wind turbines and more)
- 3D Printing and 3D Design
- Snap Circuits
- Makey Makeys
- Programming with Scratch
- Cardboard Construction
- Notebook Construction
If you have not made a notebook, consider bringing a notebook from home to keep track of your accomplishments and plans.
Artemis Space Ship Bridge Simulator Game Night – Saturday July 7, 5PM-
Ever wondered what it might be like to work on the bridge of space ship?
Come join us for a special Saturday evening playing Artemis.
Artemis is a Spaceship bridge simulator game, where multiple people Continue reading “Artemis Space Ship Bridge Simulator Game Night – Saturday July 7, 5PM-“
Thursday June 21
This week we’ll be looking to add work with the 360 degree camera and raspberry pis to the list of activities available last week. The current “Maker Menu” includes: Continue reading “Thursday June 21”
Summer 2018! Starting Thursday June 7
Summer 2018 Athens Makers is starting Thursday June 7 from 6-8PM, and we will again meet in the basement of Clippinger Labs (Room 036) on the campus of Ohio University. We currently plan to run every Thursday from 6-8PM with the possibility of a few other special events throughout the summer.
As with other summers, there is no registration required and there is no fee. This is a completely volunteer operation, and we operate on a shoestring with some equipment support from the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery. Contact Dr. Mark Lucas (lucasm at ohio.edu) to receive periodic mailings about AthensMakers activities as well as related activities that may be of interest.
This summer we’re looking to try something a little different and more open-ended. Instead of a single topic each night, there will be a lot of different options are available each night. This allows the participants to follow their interests better and build up their skill base at their own pace.
As we prepare for the first night, we are looking to have stations that include:
- Green screen movie making
- Arduino microcontrollers
- Maker cart (sail cars, fan cars, judobots and more)
- 3D Printing and 3D Design
- Snap Circuits
- Makey Makeys
As we progress through the summer, are looking at adding such options as:
- Raspberry pi
- Google Voice recognition
- Audacity Sound Recording and editing
- 360 degree photography
- Stop Motion movie making
- And a lot more.
We are also tentatively looking at having a “Discovery Fair” Saturday August 4. This would be a chance for participants and other community member to bring out their projects and show them off! More details to come.