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qaul.net – Mesh Network Workshop by Christoph Wachter & Mathias Jud

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Starting Our Mesh Network!

amberPlatform presents Christoph Wachter & Mathias Jud with their project “qaul.net”

qaul.net implements a redundant, open communication principle, in which wireless-enabled computers and mobile devices can directly form a spontaneous network. Text messaging, file sharing and voice calls are possible independent of internet and cellular networks. Qaul.net can spread like a virus, and an Open Source Community can modify it freely.

In a time of communication blackouts in places like Egypt, Burma, and Tibet, and given the large power outages often caused by natural disasters, qaul.net has taken on the challenge of critically examining existing communication pathways while simultaneously exploring new horizons.

qaul.net workshop at StudioX İstanbul on Saturday, March 29th, at 2pm-6pm

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amberPlatform residency artists Hannah and Mika at BUBİ for TRIBE project presentation

26 Mar 2014

Exquisite Electronics Talk at Bubi
Thursday March 27th, 19:00 at Bubi in Kadiköy, Istanbul (an amberPlatform talk)

Mika and Hannah have been collaborating together since 2006 under the name KOBAKANT. In their work they merge electronics and textiles in order to explore topics ranging from wearable technology to future craftsmanship. In this talk they will introduce a range of their works, including their most recent project which brings them to Istanbul to learn igne oyasi.

KOBAKANT’s early works include a wearable game interface, motion capture costumes for performance and an open library of textile sensor designs. More recent works include the WishLab Factory for Handmade Technologies and The Crying Dress.

If you’re interested in finding out more about electronic textiles and a possible future of igne oyasi, please come to our talk!