Resources & Research for Artists Using Science & Technology
- Electronic
Lessons and research
- Microcontrollers
- Programming for the BASIC STAMP 2, Fuzzy logic and c
- Motors,
Gearing and motor Sources
- Mechanical resources
- Sensors
- Interfacing resources
- Sound equipment
- Parts and equipment suppliers
- Trancievers and radio equipment
- Tools accessories and hard to find parts
- Circuit layout software and techniques
- Complexity, Artificial intelligence, adaptive systems and artificial life research
- Early automata
- Nanotechnology & MEMS (Micromechanical machines)
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Rapid Prototyping
- Laser and waterject cutting
- CNC manufacturing and resources
- Biomaterials
- Video and surveillance equipment suppliers
- Plastics and moldmaking
- Latex rubber and plastics sources
- Electroplating
- OPCODE MAX Sources
- X-10
Technology (Using pulsemodulated devices to control AC devices through the wiring of your building)
- Patent Research
ELECTRONIC LESSONS AND RESEARCH
Amazing Search engine fast and without banner adds (www.alltheweb.com)
Wiring 101 especially related to sound works
Notes on Shielding for EMF(electromagnetic Force)
Semiconductor markings explained
Piezo crystal pickups theory behind
Circuit schematics of all kinds
Aaron Cake Electronic Circuits
QUESTLINK EEE DESIGN CEN TERS online research into devices packages and where to order parts
Thomas Register for American Manufacturers allows you to find lots of companies online
Robotics Related Web Servers in the USA
Magazines, Journals and suppliers
MICROCONTROLLERS
PARALLAX; suppliers of the Basic Stamp and many peripherals for the Stamp
Basic Stamp Applications and designs
OPPIC Microcontrollers, object oriented controllers
BasicX a microcontroller which is great for networking
All Williams Company making peripherals to extend the capabilities of the StampMicrochip Incorporated manufacturer of PIC Chips
Micromint Domino microcontrollers
Pic programmers which allow programming in Basic
PROGRAMMING RESEARCH
Basic Stamp code and experiments in PDF format
BASIC
STAMP 1 CODE AND SYNTAX
DOS
Commands
Stamps Users Groups threaded by question and date
Programming Fuzzy Expert systems
MOTORS RESEARCH, GEARING AND SOURCES
Brushless motors Frequently asked questions
Erricsons Stepper Motor Basics
Brushes for motors and brush systems
Modifying a standard servo motor for 360 % rotation
Stepper motors and how to control them
Basic concepts behind stepper motors
GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY for gearing and motors
Shaft Encoders from US Digital
Motion is a good source for Servo Motors
Scott Edwards is a good source for Servo and DC Motor controllers
Ferret Electronics has Servo Motor controller chip and stepper motor controller kits
How to use disk drive stepper motors
The control of stepper motors; a tutorial
Arrick Robotics - PC-Based Motion Control Products
FMA Direct - High Quality Equipment for the R/C Enthusiast
Hobby Shack servo motor source
MECHANICAL RESEARCH AND SOURCES
SENSORS
HVW Tech Canada has the IROD's and DIRRS infrared sensors
DIY Electronics has the K-76 Passive Infrared Sensors as well as ultrasonic and many other kits.
Images Company has photoresistors and bend sensors
Tain
Electronic Sensors
Photoresistors
Source
Optoelectronics including photoresistors, photodioes, LEDS source
Advanced Tilt sensors capable of multidirectional tilt sensing
Everything ultrasonic like underwater sensing, airborne sensors, and recording and analysis
Data for IR Detecting Units / IR Detecting Sensors for Remote Control
Ultrasonic Sensors from Migatron
MTI Photonic and proximity sensors
INTERFACING RESOURCES
SOUND EQUIPMENT
PARTS AND EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS
Makers of BASIC Stamp single-board computers and SX development tools.
Utrect at 612 North High has Step Tubing, Balsa and Bass wood
GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY has gears, belts and motor attachement
Central Hobbies great source for Servo motors
K and K Sound good sourch for Contact Microphones
URL's for 100 Electronic Manufacturers
Robot Information Central source for many parts
X10 Products which allow control of AC and DC devices over the AC wiring in a building
Mouser Electronics is a source for most eletronic parts
Digikey Electronics is a fast and efficient source for most electronic parts
MondoTronics is a good source for robotic kits and sensors
Jameco Electronics has many specialty items and good power supplies
C & H Electronics Surplus. Good source of used DC and AC motors and slow on delivery
Sager Electronics, good source for relays, connectors, and semiconductors
Kelvin Electronics book and kits
Radio shack electronics corporate many electronic parts and kits as well as local stores
Allied Electronics Components and equipment
Herbach Products for Science and Industry and educational markets, like motors, relays
American Science and Surplus good source for motors, power supplies, and various parts
All Electronics Surplus out of California with all the neat parts left over from Silicon Valley
Optex Electronic Sensors very high end industrial supplier
Motor Dealers mostly very large motors
EIO Surplus Computers and Parts
Marline P. Jones and Associates has the mini 5 volt Infrared sensors and ultrasonic sensor kits
Computer and Electronic Surplus
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TRANCIEVERS AND RADIO EQUIPMENT
Abacom Technologies is a great sourch of radio transcievers for the Stamp
RF and microwave components and subsystems
Visitect inc suppliers of 2, 3 and 4 button transmitters E-Mail Support@Visitect.com PO Box 14156, Fremont, CA 94539 Phone (510) 651-1425; Fax (510) 651-8454
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TOOLS, ACCESSORIES AND HARD TO FIND PARTS
Foredom Minidrills and accessories
Small Parts Inc great source for findings, wire, tubing, gears etc.
Just Strings for Musical Instruments
Starret precision measuring tools
Techniks Circuit board printing
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CIRCUIT LAYOUT SOFTWARE AND SERVICES
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COMPLEXITY, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, ADAPTIVE SYSTEMS, ARTIFICIAL LIFE, NEUROSCIENCE LINKS
The Bios Group company involved in alife technique design
Ken Rinaldo's Article Technology Recapitulates Phylogeny
Center for Computational Neuroscience and robotics
Complexity Papers in Postscript, Archive or Downloadable form
Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research
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EARLY AUTOMATA
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NANOTECHNOLOGY & (MEMS) MICRO ELECTRO MECHANICAL MACHINES
Sandia Labs Intelligent Machines
Microrelays, Micro optical electro mechanical switch MOEMS.
Lithography electroplating and molding as regards micromachines
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RAPID PROTOTYPING RESOURCES
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LASER AND WATER JET CUTTING SOURCES
Ohio Laser company off of Wilson Rd, 3883 Business Part Drive, talk ot Mano Sergakis 614 275-3003
Ohio Hall of Metal Working many which use lasers for cutting
Lovejoy Steel laser cutting in Kent Ohio
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CNC MANUFACTURING AND SOURCES
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BIOMATERIALS RESEARCH
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VIDEO EQUIPMENT AND SURVEILLENCE EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS
Microvideo Cameras at Supercircuits
Microvideo Cameras from Polaris
Using Video Cameras as detectors
Sharp Electronics video and data Projectors
Intellicam Systems has small 4 inch tft screens and lipstick cameras
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PLASTICS AND MOLDMAKING MATERIALS
Polytek Development corporation for moldmaking
Utrect at 612 North High has LATEX RUBBER and NON Sulfer based oil clay for moldingmaking
Alphebetical listing of Plastics Suppliers and manufacturers
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LATEX RUBBER TECHNIQUES AND SOURCES
Latex and mask making
Source to purchase
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ELECTROPLATING
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OPCODE MAX SUPPLIERS, SOURCES
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X-10 TECHNOLOGY (USING AC WIRING TO CONTROL DC DEVICES)
X-10 Homesite for recievers and transmitters and peripherals
Parralax:
X10 Powerline Interface for the Stamp 2 is product # 27940 cost $20.
Dimmer Module for X10 reciever is #27942 and costs
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