Adding tech to your cosplay and other hijinks! A super brief Conversation introducing the Arduino controller (and others) and Idea exchange for Cosplay and other projects. Chris Hoffman Choffman321@gmail.com

What is an Arduino? It’s a Microcontroller – a little computer… Open source = free everything (Almost…). Tutorials, code, plans, etc. Huge worldwide community of sharers Low cost. More than just Lighting

What can you do with an Arduino? Whatever you can think up! Home automation Robotics Practical jokes? Airsoft/Nerf turret? 3D printer – Robots Building Robots!?! Add animatronics to your cosplays! That’s why we’re here!

The Different Boards The boards differ based on features Most frequently seen Uno Mega Nano Mini Lily Many more.

Shields? Shields expand functionality Network and Wifi Bluetooth Sound Video Sensors Usb Motor Control Etc. Design and sell your own!

Things you’ll want Jumper wires Breadboards Radio Control (RC) Servos RC Electronic Speed Controls (ESC) Light Emitting Diodes (LED) Misc. Resistors Variable Resistors (Potentiometers or POTs) Misc. Sensors, Switches, Joysticks Any Electronic Toys, broken or not! Other tools Multi Meter Pliers Wire cutters/strippers Soldering iron

The Programing Interface (IDE) (Integrated Development Environment) It’s a little tricky to understand if you have never programed before but fear not there are examples and tutorials!!! Code In the Setup() Function runs one time when you turn it on or hit the reset button. Code in the Loop Function() will repeatedly run forever or until I get near it.

The Blink Example

Enough with the slides already. Discussion / Demo / Q&A Time Enough with the slides already!!! Discussion / Demo / Q&A Time! This presentation will be posted to www.team4042.com in the near future. Direct link, probably www.team4042.com/node/24

References and Links. I’d like to thank the entirety of the Internet. Particularly Google. Arduino info URL Arduino Site http://www.arduino.cc/ Arduino Software - IDE (integrated development environment) http://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software Arduino Code Library http://playground.arduino.cc/Main/GeneralCodeLibrary Arduino Tutorial Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT6rF_I5kknPf2qlVFlvH47qHvqvzkknd Adafruit website neat stuff! https://www.adafruit.com/ Adafruit tutorials https://learn.adafruit.com/ Unofficial Adriono Video Classes https://opensourcehardwaregroup.com/thearduinocourse/ Electroinics and Arduino class assignments http://rouvelle.com/rai_fa_12/ The Replica Prop Forum http://www.therpf.com/ DIY Animatronics forum http://diyanimatronics.freeforums.net/ The World Famous Index of Arduino & Freeduino Knowledge http://www.freeduino.org/ Ten Links to Online Arduino Learning Resources http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/ten-links-to-online-arduino-learning-resources.html Arduino educational links https://www.arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/Links Arduino projects http://readwrite.com/2014/03/29/10-arduino-projects-microcontroller-electrical-engineering

References and Links. Costuming with Arduino URL Arc Reactor http://thenewhobbyist.com/2010/11/arduino-powered-arc-reactor-part-12/ Tron suit https://www.flickr.com/photos/beckystrauss/sets/72157634552903794/ Animatronic Stargate helmet http://www.instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Stargate-helmet/ Hulk buster http://xrobots.co.uk/hulkbuster/ Necomimi Arduino Cat Ears http://www.instructables.com/id/Necomimi-Arduino-Cat-Ears/ Arduino-controlled, Aluminum Archangel Costume Wings http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-controlled-Aluminum-Archangel-Costume-Win/ kamui Cosplay http://kamuicosplay.tumblr.com/ Monado 2 wip2 (Arduino Project) http://flametorchic.deviantart.com/art/Monado-2-wip2-Arduino-Project-450658423 Arduino medusa costume https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brKMyoX1_9U Cyberpunk Costume http://cosgeek.blogspot.com/2012/11/cyberpunk-costume.html

References and Links. 3d printing with Arduino URL 3d printer plans 1 http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Controlled-CNC-3D-Printer/ 3d printer plans 2 http://3dprint.com/23080/instructables-build-3d-printer/ 3d printer plans 3 http://www.3ders.org/articles/20140616-build-your-own-arduino-controlled-buildersbot-cnc-3d-printer.html 3d printer plans 4 http://www.smashingrobotics.com/build-cheap-3d-printer-arduino/ Mostly free 3d Models http://www.thingiverse.com/explore/newest/toys-and-games/page:35 Other Controler boards Raspberry Pi https://www.raspberrypi.org/ BEAGLEBONE http://www.adafruit.com/category/75?gclid=CjwKEAjw2ImsBRCnjq70n_amv14SJAChXijNEFYdMmu0B7Q9KuHka8EkaCeZFucGKLxjkFMBhx0clBoCzNvw_wcB Papilio http://papilio.cc/ Udoo http://www.udoo.org/ Gizmo http://www.gizmosphere.org/products/gizmo-2/