Halloween Meets Arduino Electronics!

Last week, we held our first Halloween-themed Arduino workshop. Our computer electronics expert, Tiffany Chan, led participants through the process of creating a box monster using an Arduino (a credit card-sized computer), crafts materials, and a plain old shoe or...

3D Printing for Engineering Capstone Project!

During the summer, the DS Commons had the opportunity to help a team of UVIC engineering students 3D print part of their award-winning capstone project. The group, Psiren Technologies, designed an emergency underwater notification device which will emit distinctive...

Lots of Creative Minds at Our Twine Workshop!

Last week, participants had a chance to gain some hands-on experience with interactive story-telling at our first Twine workshop. We also had one participant create a lightweight expert system using Twine to help researchers navigate funding and grant options. If...

New Audio Recording & Editing Workshop!

Are you a UVic student or staff member and want to learn more about audio recording for interviewing and live music recording? If so, then this hands-on workshop will give you an introduction to the professional quality Roland EDIROL audio recorder and audio editing...
Green Screen Fun at DHSI Librarians Reception!

Green Screen Fun at DHSI Librarians Reception!

Last week the DHSI Librarians Reception took place at DSC. Attendees had the opportunity to try out various tools and equipment, such as virtual reality goggles and green screen technology. Here are some of the fun green screen videos we created! If you’re interested...