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:A linux-based computer the size and cost of a matchbox (almost...)
 
:A linux-based computer the size and cost of a matchbox (almost...)
 
; Arduino
 
; Arduino
:A cheap programmable chip that makes working with hardware fun & easy
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:A user-friendly programmable chip that makes working with hardware fun & easy
 
; Makeymakey
 
; Makeymakey
 
:Turn anything into a button! (for instance making banana-piano's)
 
:Turn anything into a button! (for instance making banana-piano's)
 
; Keywiz
 
; Keywiz
:A keyboard emulator, useful for controlling software in unusual ways.
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:A keyboard emulator, useful for controlling software in any way you can think of.
 
;LittleBits
 
;LittleBits
:Prototyping with electronics was never this easy!  
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:Prototyping with electronics was never this easy!
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==Tools==
 
==Tools==
 
* [[Waterloo|Waterloo rolling workshop cabins]]
 
* [[Waterloo|Waterloo rolling workshop cabins]]

Revision as of 18:37, 10 September 2014

Devices

Oculus Rift

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A virtual reality head-mounted display. The consumer version will be released in 2015.
Kinect
A camera with a depth image, useful for tracking motion and gestures
Raspberry Pi
A linux-based computer the size and cost of a matchbox (almost...)
Arduino
A user-friendly programmable chip that makes working with hardware fun & easy
Makeymakey
Turn anything into a button! (for instance making banana-piano's)
Keywiz
A keyboard emulator, useful for controlling software in any way you can think of.
LittleBits
Prototyping with electronics was never this easy!

Tools