[dcw] Re: Attack of the Art-Bots

[Steve Edberg]

I'm not sure I'll be able to make it, but I'll try...perhaps any meeting
highlights could be added to

	http://daviswiki.org/Davis_Community_Workshop/Goals_and_Projects/Operation_Art-Bots



On 6/21/2012 11:51 AM, Jordan Van Aalsburg wrote:
> Quick reminder: we will meet tonight at 7:30 to (briefly) discuss the
> project and come up with a plan for the build. Let's meet someplace
> downtown... how about 3rd and U
> <http://daviswiki.org/3rd_%26_U_Cafe?action=show&redirect=3rd+and+U+Cafe>. 
> 
> See you there.
> 
> -Jordan
> 
> On Friday, June 15, 2012 5:07:35 PM UTC-7, Jordan Van Aalsburg wrote:
> 
>     Fellow Makers-
> 
>     Announcing Operation Art-Bots!
> 
>     Here's the plan: 
> 
>     First, we build some art-bots. I'm thinking something similar to
>     this <http://vimeo.com/27950453>. Then, we invade (get a booth at)
>     the Davis Flea Market <http://daviswiki.org/Davis_Flea_Market> (last
>     Sunday of each month). We hook it up to a webcam, phone app, etc.
>     and people can come by, snap a picture and have their portrait (or
>     their dog's portrait) drawn on high-quality artist paper... BY A
>     ROBOT. In return they will give us a completely fair and reasonable
>     amount of US currency, Davis Dollars, bit coins, etc.
> 
>     Who's needed:
> 
>     Anyone. Seriously, anyone even remotely interested should partake.
>     If you like art and/or robots join us (or be assimilated, your
>     choice). This project will involve software, hardware, and general
>     makerly skills so there is room for everyone..
> 
>     Pros:
> 
>     * generate some startup money for space/tools
>     * people overcome by the awesomeness of robots+art will decide to
>     join us and we will have more people to make stuff with (and
>     eventually help pay rent)
>     * we get to build a robot 
>     * see previous bullet point (I mean it's a robot... that draws)
> 
>     Cons:
> 
>     * None. There is literally no downside to this.
> 
>     What's next:
> 
>     We should meet up sometime next week to plan the build. After work
>     is probably best so let's shoot for around 7:30. If you are
>     interested let's try to agree on a day in this thread. I'm going to
>     throw out Thursday (but I'm flexible so if you have a conflict we'll
>     work something out).
> 
>     Also:
> 
>     While I think that we can successfully hold down the Davis Flea
>     Market with a single art-bot, it may not technically count as an
>     invasion. If you have some other ideas for bots (art or otherwise)
>     our robot army is always looking for a few good bots.
> 
>     -Jordan
> 
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