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Kwartzlab Radio Episode 6

bevlan — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:35 +0000

Darcy and I talk with Jon Lamothe about the Arduino and his experience with writing a library for multi-threading.

Kwartzlab Radio Episode 5: The one with Jim Tigwell of Headshots from the Heart.

bevlan — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:58:46 +0000

On another very special episode of Kwartzlab Radio, Darcy and I talk with Jim Tigwell of Headshots from the Heart. Headshots from the Heart is a 24-hour game marathon that raises money for Child’s Play. It will be held at Kwartzlab on May 18-19. We go into detail with Jim about how it works, how it got started, why they chose Borderlands 2 for the game they play, and other activities that will be going on during the marathon.

Enjoy!

Kwartzlab Radio Episode 5

Kwartzlab Radio Episode 4: Talking with Stephen Paul Weber

bevlan — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:29:32 +0000

On this very special episode of Kwartzlab Radio Darcy and I talk with Stephen Paul Weber. Our discussion includes his ambitious 8 week class on the overview of Computer Science and about a local development meetup called Dev House.

Dev House Google Group

Kwartzlab Radio Episode 4

Enjoy!

Kwartzlab Radio Episode 3: Talking with Jaymis

bevlan — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:26:36 +0000

Fresh for your ears is the latest episode of Kwartzlab Radio. Darcy and I talk with Jaymis Goertz. We talk about his work with the KW Awesome Foundation, making with his children and get into a small conversation about local history.

Enjoy!

Kwartzlab Radio Episode 3

Kwartzlab Radio Episode 2: Interview with R.J. Anderson

bevlan — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:58:43 +0000

This upcoming week at Kwartzlab during our Tuesday open night we are celebrating the launch of R.J. Anderson’s new novel Quicksilver. In the lead up to this event Darcy had an interview with Rebecca over Skype. Darcy and Rebecca talk about the book and her research. Rebecca also gives a reading from her book when her protagonist ventures to a maker space that may sound a bit familiar.

Kwartzlab Radio Episode 2

Kwartzlab Radio Episode 1

bevlan — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 02:03:46 +0000

Kwartzlab Radio is here!. Inspired by the recordings done by Robert “Gus” Gissing with other members of Kwartzlab which was called “The Heavy Lab”. Kwartzlab Radio will continue with our members and artists-in-residence talking about the things that they are interested in and working on. It’s a get to know us kind of show and I hope you will enjoy.

In the first episode Darcy Casselman and I talk about the formation, culture and history behind kwartzlab.

Kwartzlab Radio Episode 1

Project Moon

bevlan — Fri, 06 May 2011 01:48:17 +0000

For the past few months Andrew Mackie and myself have been working on making a kit version of Andrew’s Lunar Lander clone game. The original Andrew made up is based around a Boarduino with a LCD screen, has a joystick and a “big red” button.
Andrew then wrote up the code using the KS0108 library. His code can be found here.

Our goal together has been for the past few months to make a kit to allow someone to build their own system around this design and give them the tools and documentation to write up their own games. Along the way there has been a lot of research on finding suppliers for the parts, writing up the documentation and the both of us learning how to use Eagle to do up the schematic and PCB design.

Early layout for Project Moon

Mark 1 Prototype board back

With Mini Maker Faire Toronto this weekend Andrew and I will be taking what we have so far to show off. Looking forward to the feedback.

Winter-een-mas is getting closer

bevlan — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:43:45 +0000

Mark your calendars. Winter-een-mas is this Saturday. Celebrate the season of gaming at Kwartzlab.

Thanks to Jessica Clayman for creating the awesome poster.

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Winter-een-mas is coming

bevlan — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 01:31:35 +0000

Winter-een-mas is almost here! A celebration of all types of games. Board, console, card and more.

Kwartzlab is again hosting a Winter-een-mas event Saturday January 29th from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. There is no charge, just show up and enjoy the many games that will be available.

Already there will be our Nintendo 64 and original XBox setup. At least one Wii is being brought in. The projectors are being set up to display the graphics in all their glory. There will be all sorts of sugary treats to delve into as you play against your friends.

Guests are welcome to bring in their own games. So come on out and celebrate the fun and excitement of gaming.

Getting Started with Arduino Workshop

bevlan — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:49:23 +0000

Kwartzlab is hosting a getting started with Arduino workshop.

The Arduino is a micro controller that can read inputs such as push buttons, switches, sensors and control output devices such as motors, lights, buzzers and much more.

Some things you can do with the Arduino are:
infrared limit switches
hijack a remote control
analog needle gauge
reflective infrared detector
buzz a buzzer
twirly knobs, we call pots
drive an LCD
If you are wondering “can I do this with an Arduino?”, why don’t you ask us?

We will have computers with Arduinos already set up to demonstrate some of their many uses. If attendees wish to bring there laptops in we will help them get the software running.
There will be a $20 fee to cover cost of materials. We are getting some new boards in for the event for people to try out.

When: Saturday February 27, 1-4 PM

Where: Kwartzlab 283 Duke St. W, Unit 106, Kitchener, ON

Cost: $20

RSVP to events@kwartzlab.ca

Hosts: Andrew Mackie and Bevan Lantz