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During this hands-on workshop Anja Groten and Heerko van der Kooij will show you ways to deconstruct and reassemble remote controllers in unintended ways.
During this hands-on workshop [[Anja Groten]] and [[Heerko van der Kooij]] will show you ways to deconstruct and reassemble remote controllers in unintended ways.


By saving redundant controllers from becoming e-waste we will hack our way into the mechanics of human computer interaction. At the same time we will learn about electronics all the while critically reflecting on the notion of control.
By saving redundant controllers from becoming e-waste we will hack our way into the mechanics of human computer interaction. At the same time we will learn about electronics all the while critically reflecting on the notion of control.

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Control the controllers
Name Control the controllers
Location Het Nieuwe Instituut
Date 2018/06/28
Time 19:30-21:30
PeopleOrganisations Anja Groten, Heerko van der Kooij
Type Meetup
Web Yes
Print No

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During this hands-on workshop Anja Groten and Heerko van der Kooij will show you ways to deconstruct and reassemble remote controllers in unintended ways.

By saving redundant controllers from becoming e-waste we will hack our way into the mechanics of human computer interaction. At the same time we will learn about electronics all the while critically reflecting on the notion of control.

  • No prior knowledge required
  • Bring laptops
  • Bring disposed remote controls, game consoles, joystick, toys with buttons, switches

€ 7,50 / Student or Members of Het Nieuwe Instituut € 3,75 Including a free drink at Het Nieuwe Café Max. 15 participants

Read more on Het Nieuwe Insituut Website