Workshop Generating VGA Signals

A hands-on workshop that introduces you to the world of VGA signals.

By using the very simple and cheap PIC Microchip micro-controller it's possible to generate certain signals. With these signals you can display all kinds of pixel patterns on any VGA monitor or beamer. During the workshop participants will create their own "VGA test box", that will make it possible for you to do the same.

How?
The micro-controller will be programmed using PIC assembly language, however, assembly coding skills are not required, as pre-programmed chips will be available, and participants can create their own image / logo for their test box. Participants do need some soldering skills.
The more adventurous participants can use the prepared micro-controller to hook it up to an Arduino or I2C chip, so that the VGA signal can be modified using a more powerful computer. (If you want to do this, please bring your own Arduino or I2C chip)!

www.on-signal.org/projects/VGA_Tester

When & where?
RSVP by clicking the 'make reservation for this activity' button on this page. A maximum of 16 participants can join. Times are from 13.00 - 17.00 hours. Location is Mediamatic Bank, Vijzelstraat 68, Amsterdam

Payment & more information
Workshop costs € 25. Please pay in cash upon arrival. Price includes the VGA Test Box.
If you have questions or need more information please contact workshop coordinator Deborah Meibergen at deborah [at] mediamatic.net or by phone: +31 (0) 20 638 9901

About Arjan and this specific project
Arjan Scherpenisse is a part-time student at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy, graduating coming July with an installation consisting of 72 centrally-controlled VGA monitors, using self-built electronics. While his current passion lies in combining the virtual with the physical using electronics, his background is in software engineering and Open Source software. Currently he is employed by Mediamatic Lab, Amsterdam [1]. Together with Eelco Wagenaar [2] he has been part of Transmediale'09 in Berlin and ISEA2008 in Singapore, with the virtual/physical interactive game "PING" [3].

www.mediamatic.net/arjan
www.on-signal.org/blog/
www.on-signal.org/projects/PING