[IA-annc] Ardent/IA Open Shop and discussion of projects, Wednesday 10/7, 7:30

[Ed Hunsinger]

What is Ardent/Interpretive Arson up to? Well, lately, we've
fragmented off to do a lot of smaller projects, as well as exhibiting
our primary projects.

Existing projects: DDI is back from Denmark, complete with a lot of
organizational stuffs for the trip across the pond. 2pir made it to
the playa and back, with some ignition woes that we may or may not
discuss. Spurious Causality is a steampunk-styled control panel that
controls... who knows what? David, Audrey, Ian or MotoMike will be on
hand to talk about that.

Robotics! Morley and Sam are both working on two extremely different
robotics projects, Morley rebuilding a battle bot frame to shoot fire,
and Sam is making a semi-autonomous walker.

Fire! Ian's got all manner of portable fire, some in the works. Ed
made a nice portable flame effect that he or Nicole will discuss if
prompted, and likely demonstrate. Peter is fabricating the prototype
for a liquid fueled effect.

Music! Nicole (and friends) will be discussing a new large-scale
project idea that integrates fire, light, music, and serious
interactivity.

Optical curiosities! Neil and Casey and friends made a thing called
HaloWall. It's big. It creates rainbows in unusual ways. Refurbished
and rethought after the playa thrashed it, tonight they demo
night-time lighting effects and more brilliantly colored rainbows.

Metalwork! Morley and friends are teaching themselves to MIG weld,
Sam's teaching himself Aluminum TIG. There'll potentially be some bits
for practicing sheetmetal fabrication, and discussion/demonstrations
of metalworking in general.

Shop Upgrades! Unless you've been around lately, you probably haven't
seen how our shop has changed drastically. Come just see the new
layout, hang out, and be a part of our shop family.

If you plan on staying through the evening, bring something to throw
on the grill, and we'll hang out some in the yard as well! We'll have
the grill hot, and as always, beer's a dollar.

Wednesday October 7th, 7:30 PM
NIMBY, 8410 Amelia Street, Oakland