06-28, 16:00–17:30 (America/Los_Angeles), Hardware Hacking Stage
Build your own EMF Explorer badge that lets you listen to the world of electromagnetic frequencies around you!
The electronics around us emits electromagnetic frequencies, and this badge lets you explore these hidden frequencies! Learn more about your electronic world by listening to the sounds they make! Explore bluetooth, power supplies, projectors, motors, and more! The badge also serves as a piece of wearable art and can be worn on a lanyard for extra bling.
Darcy is a new media artist, cyborg, maker, and educator with a rich background in sculpture, electronics, and experimental music. Continuing a lifelong interest in the arts, they originally explored the creation of unique audio and visual instruments in 2007 and developed custom electronic curiosities. They design innovative machines that merge sensory experiences and invoke new ways of interaction with these mediums. As a teaching artist, Darcy has been actively involved in conducting electronics workshops, focusing on electronic design and experimental circuitry. Their workshops are shared in hackerspaces, tech conferences, and universities across the world.