Posts by Tim Yates
Maker Faire: Sat 15th Nov. 2014
We recently had a lot of fun participating at the Elephant and Castle Mini Maker Faire. It was inspiring to meet so many creatives and makers, and to receive such great feedback. This is the summary of the event, with videos, photographs and some sounds! The Frame has somewhat always been a core project we’ve…
Read MoreSun 26th Oct. 2014
The sound of metal on metal, and clickety-clacks of springs on rods and relays – flawlessly automated. What more could one ask for? Call for Works We’re excited to be participating in the Elephant & Castle Mini Maker Faire 2014, taking place on Saturday 15th November at London College of Communication. If you would like…
Read MoreSun 28th Sept. 2014
This week we didn’t have a speaker so it was a great opportunity to get some hacking done. We started by working on an automated Glockenspiel that Lucia had begun to make.Using solenoids, a relay board and an Arduino, we managed to get some sounds out of the kids Glockenspiel we had. A pretty good…
Read MoreGervais Currie: Sun 31st Aug. 2014
People entered the classroom, and while waiting, spontaneously picked up the objects we’ve laid on the table, and started playing them. Suddenly, each corner of the London Hackspace Classroom was filled with the echoing sound waves of mbira, bowls, and the percussive rhythms of the tables and metal bits. It was truly surreal, and rather…
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