1. 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

2. 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

3. 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!

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

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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. The Blink Example

9. 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 in the near future. Direct link, probably

10. References and Links.
I’d like to thank the entirety of the Internet. Particularly Google.
Arduino info
URL
Arduino Site
Arduino Software - IDE (integrated development environment)
Arduino Code Library
Arduino Tutorial Videos
Adafruit website neat stuff!
Adafruit tutorials
Unofficial Adriono Video Classes
Electroinics and Arduino class assignments
The Replica Prop Forum
DIY Animatronics forum
The World Famous Index of Arduino & Freeduino Knowledge
Ten Links to Online Arduino Learning Resources
Arduino educational links
Arduino projects

11. References and Links. Costuming with Arduino URL Arc Reactor
Tron suit
Animatronic Stargate helmet
Hulk buster
Necomimi Arduino Cat Ears
Arduino-controlled, Aluminum Archangel Costume Wings
kamui Cosplay
Monado 2 wip2 (Arduino Project)
Arduino medusa costume
Cyberpunk Costume

12. References and Links. 3d printing with Arduino URL 3d printer plans 1
3d printer plans 2
3d printer plans 3
3d printer plans 4
Mostly free 3d Models
Other Controler boards
Raspberry Pi
BEAGLEBONE
Papilio
Udoo
Gizmo