The Arduino is a very useful little device for extending computer control outside of your desktop or laptop. With one of these little guys you can start to manipulate other electronics in a matter of minutes. Among other things, I’m surprised I don’t see more circuit benders picking them up and wiring them into instruments. On this page I will be gradually writing and collecting information on the arduino platform that musicians and artists can dig into.
Articles and Links
In System Programming – Ever wondered how use the arduino to conveniently program other chips? This will give you a place to start learning about it as well provide information about modifying the 6-pin ISP header onboard the Duemilanove for this purpose.
Other articles coming soon:
Circuit bending with arduino help
Using Max/MSP with the arduino for fun and performance
Re-burning the MICrODEC with an arduino
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