Maker Faire Austin 2007
RoboSpinArt

Topic(s): Arts | Engineering | Science

Tags: robo spin art robospinart painting kids The+Robot+Group


The venerable spin art machines of the 1960s and 70s created funky, psychedelic artwork by dropping paint onto rotating paper, so that centrifugal force would make bright streaks of color. With this machine you can create spin art using a joystick to position a “paint gantry” above a rotating piece of paper, and then press a series of buttons to dispense paint in measured amounts. Plus, it's accompanied by an exciting light show, a rocking soundtrack, and a countdown timer that creates a sense of urgency.

Web site: http://www.robospinart.com

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About the Maker(s)

Vern Graner The Robot Group
Created by members of The Robot Group Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation founded in the Spring of 1989 by a small group of Austin, TX artists and engineers who share a common vision: utilizing technology to create and explore new mediums for art.
http://www.TheRobotGroup.org