External Trigger Hardware

[RWillats]

Hey there,

Looking for ideas for the cheapest options for hardware that can be an external trigger for cues in Isadora.

For more context, this project functions like a haunted house with lots of projectors in lots of spaces. I've been asked to explore solutions where actors can trigger some cues themselves from hardware inside the rooms. This probably means that something wireless is best (while the computers are far away, the network is strong). 

I don't know if something like those wireless page turners are best? Anyone have experience with something like this before?

Best,

Rory

[Paz]

@rwillats You could explore Arduino. A wireless Arduino board plus a light or pressure sensor could be used to trigger Isadora when change in a particular room is detected.

Isadora talks well with Arduino 😊

[dbini]

@rwillats

another option is Pipo Interfaces (https://pipointerfaces.com/) the Pipo Analog is a device that you can use to connect 8 physical buttons that will send MIDI or OSC over WiFi into Isadora, so your switches could be distributed around the haunted house and all wired into the Pipo. Its not as cheap as Arduino, but I find its much easier to use.

[Woland]

+1 on the Pipo sensors. John is an accomplished artist, technician, and veteran Isadora user so his recommendation of something is a glowing review. Ryan and I (both members of the Tech Team for Isadora) are testing them right now and really liking them. I’m testing with one or each Pipo sensor right now but I can already tell that I eventually want like 4-8 of each kind. Super easy to set up and very configurable.

[Paz]

@woland @dbini these Pipo interfaces look great! Unfortunately I'm gonna have to wait until January until the next batch is available. Are these available anywhere else?

Best wishes,

Simon