Workshop 8 - Making a video system 

This one is going to be a code-along, i.e. follow what I am doing on the big screen. 

Lets get our 'AnalogInOutSerial' sketch back (File/Examples/03.Analog) and load it up. 

We are going to adapt the Arduino code and the Max patch from the previous example in the following way:

Arduino code

  • Remove the lines we don't want
  • Add the button elements from the previous examples
  • Tidy up our output names

Max patch

  • Build a video player, video file menu, projector output
  • Provide some routing for the new pot input and renamed button input
  • Use the button to stop and start the video
  • Use the pot to change the speed of playback
  • Add some effects and try routing more buttons and faders

 

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Workshop 1- Hello World!

Simple use of a button (a digital input) to turn an LED on

Workshop 2 - Analog inputs/outputs

Reading a fader/knob/sensor (analog input) to fade an LED

Workshop 3 - PWM and servo motors

Control a servo motor using Pulse Width Modulation

Workshop 4 - Fritzing! 

Having a look at circuit design using Fritzing

Workshop 5 - Soldering

Some tips on soldering

Workshop 6 - Serial Communication

Exploring how to communicate with the computer via serial

Workshop 7 - Controlling Max MSP

A look at Max MSP and how we can speak to it from Arduino

Workshop 8 - Making a video system

A look at some of the built in video modules of Max and using Arduino to control them

Workshop 9 - Max to Arduino

Going the other way and using a Max user interface to control Arduino hardware