Maker Faire Austin 2007
The ChakraTron

Topic(s): Arts | Engineering

Tags: recycled, microcontroller, sewing machine, led, touch sensor, plastic forming, plastic casting


An interactive illuminated kinetic sculpture made from microcontrollers, LEDs, and recycled materials accompanied by demos of programming microcontrollers, shaping plastics, and repurposing sewing machine parts -- all with a live webcam "karma relay" link too.

Web site: http://www.1sky.com/bc

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About the Maker(s)

Scott Gasparian Scott Gasparian
I am an Artist, Inventor and Teacher generally residing in the S.F. Bay Area. My creations are a combination of the latest in microcontroller technology and discarded and recycled objects. Repurposing old sewing machines, printers, broken glass, radios and such is my contribution to reducing global landfilling. Interactivity and synthesasia are favorite themes of mine requiring the visitor to think. Sculptures are available for rent and on comission and in limited edition series.
http://www.1sky.com