http://youtu.be/eE26y-r63vY, track byDanny Dive Thru

I am very pleased to finally publish this new project I’ve been working on the last couple months (def. not a Speed Project ;) It was premiered last week at my solo show opening ‘Reply All’ at [DAM] Berlin.  If you are in town drop by, check out the show and make your own mask! FOR FREE!!

‘Reply All’
Solo show: Aram Bartholl, January 28 – 10th March 10  2012
[DAM] Berlin, Neue Jakobstr. 6/7, 10179 Berlin

Materials:

• polysterol 1-1,5 mm, 23 x 33 cm
• plaster
• hose, hose connectors
• clamps
• vacuum hand pump, (camping supply)
• toaster
• wooden board, rods
• stop watch
• original, prototype or master mask to make copies from

Tutorial:

1. positive plaster cast from mask
2. additional plaster modeling (chin and forehead) optional
3. negative plaster cast from model to obtain master mold
4. include hose, hose connector and holes for decompression in the cast
5. toaster parts rearranged to heating board, mounted on stand
6. heat 1mm polysterol approx. 2 min in 6cm distance
7. and keep pumping !!

all pics on flickr!

Vacuum forming is a quite old technique and is used a lot in mass industry especially packaging and such. The lid of your coffee cup is vacuum form i.e. Students in product design are used to vacuum form their prototypes, it’s a very common technique in that field. You also find all kinds of tutorials on the web how to build your own DIY vacuum former (Instructables). The one I am proposing is less flexible in what you can produce but are able to produce the same piece in a rather fast cycle (2:30 min) The setup above was inspired by this video.
I think we live in a super interesting era. This is just the start of a paradigm shift from mass industry production to self DIY fabrication. And it s going to get very interesting with all the patents and copyright issues for physical objects very soon. Like Cory Doctorow puts it: “… to fight what we thought was the final boss at the end of the game, but it turns out it’s just been the mini-boss at the end of the level, and the stakes are only going to get higher.” I am super curious to see someone print a pair of Nike sneakers on the new makerbot replicator or just imagine Apple would sue everyone because your DIY tablet looks like an iPad. It might happen soon. – Aram Bartholl 2012

Build your own vacuum forming gear today. Copy, experiment and remix! Start coping physical things! And keep pumping!! ;)

Transparent Guy Fawkes

“You don’t know the power of the dark side! We are Legion. The force is with you. Expect us. Join the dark side !”

Darth Fawkes

a.k.a. Tim Pritlove … ;)

“How To Vacuum Form”
by Aram Bartholl 2012

http://youtu.be/eE26y-r63vY, track byDanny Dive Thru I am very pleased to finally publish this new project I've been working on the last couple months (def. not a Speed Project ;) It was premiered last week at my solo show opening 'Reply All' at [DAM] Berlin.  If you are in town drop by, check out the show and make your own mask! FOR FREE!! 'Reply All' Solo show: Aram Bartholl, January 28 – 10th March 10  2012 [DAM] Berlin, Neue Jakobstr. 6/7, 10179 Berlin Materials: polysterol 1-1,5 mm, 23 x 33 cm plaster hose, hose connectors clamps vacuum hand pump, (camping supply) toaster wooden board, rods stop watch original, prototype or master mask to make copies from Tutorial: positive plaster cast from mask additional plaster modeling (chin and forehead) optional negative plaster cast from model to obtain master mold include hose, hose connector and holes for decompression in the cast toaster parts rearranged to heating board, mounted on stand heat 1mm polysterol approx. 2 min in 6cm distance and keep pumping !! all pics on flickr! Vacuum forming is a quite old technique and is used a lot in mass industry especially packaging and such. The lid of your coffee cup is vacuum form i.e. Students in product design are used to vacuum form their prototypes, it's a very common technique in that field. You also find all kinds of tutorials on the web how to build your own DIY vacuum former (Instructables). The one I am proposing is less flexible in what you can produce but are able to produce the same piece in a rather fast cycle (2:30 min) The setup above was inspired by this video. I think we live in a super interesting era. This is just the start of a paradigm shift from mass industry production to self DIY fabrication. And it s going to get very interesting with all the patents and copyright issues for physical objects very soon. Like Cory Doctorow puts it: "... to fight what we thought was the final boss at the end of the game, but it turns out it's just been the mini-boss at the end of the level, and the stakes are only going to get higher." I am super curious to see someone print a pair of Nike sneakers on the new makerbot replicator or just imagine Apple would sue everyone because your DIY tablet looks like an iPad. It might happen soon. - Aram Bartholl 2012 Build your own vacuum forming gear today. Copy, experiment and remix! Start coping physical things! And keep pumping!! ;) Transparent Guy Fawkes "You don't know the power of the dark side! We are Legion. The force is with you. Expect us. Join the dark side !" Darth Fawkes a.k.a. Tim Pritlove ... ;) "How To Vacuum Form" by Aram Bartholl 2012  

This post is a brief alert to announce the final (updated, v.1.1) release of the F.A.T. Lab’s QR_STENCILER software. This tool is a free, fully-automated utility that converts QR codes into vector-based stencil patterns suitable for laser-cutting. The QR_STENCILER is described in full detail in our 19 July blog post.

The newest version of the QR_STENCILER adds the following functionality:

• Options allowing both black-on-white and white-on-black (“reverse”) stenciling;
• A graphical user interface with checkboxes and sliders from the ControlP5 library;
• Rounded corner options (including both circular arcs and Bezier curves);
• Precompiled executables for Mac OSX, Windows and Linux;
• Vector path simplification for improved lasercutting.

Moreover, the QR_STENCILER can now be downloaded from the following 3 locations:

• As a ZIP file From the F.A.T. Lab website (Version 1.1, 3 August 2011, 15MB), including compiled Mac/Win/Linux applications.
• As a Java applet on OpenProcessing.org. This is primarily for pedagogic purposes and quick reference, as the in-browser Java virtual machine does not permit the exporting of stencil PDFs.
• As a code repository on Github. Any future updates to this project will be found there.

Thank you for your interest in this project, and happy stenciling.
The F.A.T. Lab staff

This post is a brief alert to announce the final (updated, v.1.1) release of the F.A.T. Lab's QR_STENCILER software. This tool is a free, fully-automated utility that converts QR codes into vector-based stencil patterns suitable for laser-cutting. The QR_STENCILER is described in full detail in our 19 July blog post. The newest version of the QR_STENCILER adds the following functionality: Options allowing both black-on-white and white-on-black ("reverse") stenciling; A graphical user interface with checkboxes and sliders from the ControlP5 library; Rounded corner options (including both circular arcs and Bezier curves); Precompiled executables for Mac OSX, Windows and Linux; Vector path simplification for improved lasercutting. Moreover, the QR_STENCILER can now be downloaded from the following 3 locations: As a ZIP file From the F.A.T. Lab website (Version 1.1, 3 August 2011, 15MB), including compiled Mac/Win/Linux applications. As a Java applet on OpenProcessing.org. This is primarily for pedagogic purposes and quick reference, as the in-browser Java virtual machine does not permit the exporting of stencil PDFs. As a code repository on Github. Any future updates to this project will be found there. Thank you for your interest in this project, and happy stenciling. The F.A.T. Lab staff

Kickstarter rewards go away Saturday

Fundraising for “Capitalism Works For Me” ends Saturday. This means to receive rewards for pledging support, you have to commit in the coming 3 days.

My birthday is Saturday.

Yes, it’s true. I figured ending this fundraising process on my birthday would make for a great celebration. You know what I want for my birthday? To do this capitalism sign project in as many cities as possible! (Pat yourself on the back if you knew I was going to say that.)

Here’s 5 reasons to support it:

1. At this point, all funds are going toward taking the sign to cities without institutional support.
2. It only costs $1 to join this party! Then you are connected to the project, and receive exclusive exciting updates as it progresses. Don’t be in the dark.
3. It’s one of the 10 best art projects in the history of Kickstarter!
4. New rewards will be posted in the final days – signs, prints, and more. Today I added an “IT’S ABOUT POWER” sign.
5. And drumroll… Paul F. Tompkins is writing the catalog essay! As you may know, most exhibition catalog essays are written by art critics and art historians. But I’m in charge! And I couldn’t be more excited about having one of my favorite comedians, Paul F. Tompkins, writing for the catalog.

Paul F. Tompkins!

The famous comedian. You may know him from television (The Daily Show, Comedy Central specials, Mr. Show, Best Week Ever with Paul F. Tompkins, appearances on Community, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and many more), from his popular podcast The Pod F. Tompkast, from the Best Show on WFMU, and from being a comedian.

Pledge your support and get the essay! The essay appears in the SPACES exhibition catalog (starts at the $25 level) and in the book (starts at $65).

If you’ve already pledged your support, you can manage your pledge level and select new rewards anytime within the next few days!

Don’t wait, do it now!

What will he write?

I’m not sure what form this essay will take or where Paul stands. On the one hand he had this experience buying a house.

On the other hand, he has made clear how rich he is on stage
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf8uDAM5W_I[/youtube]

And in this music video, he is wearing a tuxedo and financing musicals!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w248uwpAX14[/youtube]

Kickstarter rewards go away Saturday Fundraising for "Capitalism Works For Me" ends Saturday. This means to receive rewards for pledging support, you have to commit in the coming 3 days. My birthday is Saturday. Yes, it's true. I figured ending this fundraising process on my birthday would make for a great celebration. You know what I want for my birthday? To do this capitalism sign project in as many cities as possible! (Pat yourself on the back if you knew I was going to say that.) Here's 5 reasons to support it: At this point, all funds are going toward taking the sign to cities without institutional support. It only costs $1 to join this party! Then you are connected to the project, and receive exclusive exciting updates as it progresses. Don't be in the dark. It's one of the 10 best art projects in the history of Kickstarter! New rewards will be posted in the final days - signs, prints, and more. Today I added an "IT'S ABOUT POWER" sign. And drumroll... Paul F. Tompkins is writing the catalog essay! As you may know, most exhibition catalog essays are written by art critics and art historians. But I'm in charge! And I couldn't be more excited about having one of my favorite comedians, Paul F. Tompkins, writing for the catalog. Paul F. Tompkins! The famous comedian. You may know him from television (The Daily Show, Comedy Central specials, Mr. Show, Best Week Ever with Paul F. Tompkins, appearances on Community, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and many more), from his popular podcast The Pod F. Tompkast, from the Best Show on WFMU, and from being a comedian. Pledge your support and get the essay! The essay appears in the SPACES exhibition catalog (starts at the $25 level) and in the book (starts at $65). If you've already pledged your support, you can manage your pledge level and select new rewards anytime within the next few days! Don't wait, do it now! What will he write? I'm not sure what form this essay will take or where Paul stands. On the one hand he had this experience buying a house. Paul F. Tompkins - Buying a House comedians.comedycentral.com On the other hand, he has made clear how rich he is on stage [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf8uDAM5W_I[/youtube] And in this music video, he is wearing a tuxedo and financing musicals! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w248uwpAX14[/youtube]

Yep, it’s a QR code stencil generator! The F.A.T. Lab is pleased to present QR_STENCILER, a free, fully-automated utility which converts QR codes into vector-based stencil patterns suitable for laser-cutting. Additionally, we present QR_HOBO_CODES, a series of one hundred QR stencil designs which, covertly marked in urban spaces, may be used to warn people about danger or clue them into good situations. The QR_STENCILER and the QR_HOBO_CODES join the Adjustable Pie Chart Stencil in our suite of homebrew "infoviz graffiti" tools for locative and situated information display.

CONTENTS

• About this Project
• Download & Instructions
• License
• The QR_HOBO_CODES
• Acknowledgments
• Keywords

ABOUT THIS PROJECT
QR codes are a form of two-dimensional barcode which are widely used to convey URLs and other short texts through camera-based smartphones. A variety of free tools exist to generate QR codes (such as the Google Charts API) and to read them (such as TapMedia’s free QR Reader for iPhone app). Our QR_STENCILER is a Java-based software utility which loads a user-specified QR code image — from which it then generates a lasercutter-ready, topologically correct stencil .PDF. As Fred Trotter has pointed out, QR codes contain stencil islands in unpredictable configurations. QR_STENCILER automatically detects and bridges these islands, using thin lines that are minimally disruptive to the highly robust QR algorithm. It does so through the use of two basic image processing techniques: connected component labeling (sometimes called blob detection) and 8-connected chain coding (sometimes called contour tracing). QR_STENCILER was created with Processing, a free, cross-platform programming toolkit for the arts.

Closeup of a QR code lasercut in 1/8"-thick fiberboard. The QR_STENCILER automatically thickens corners between squares (left) and generates "bridges" to connect stencil islands (center). The level (amount) of island bridging is user-adjustable.

Accompanying the QR_STENCILER are the QR_HOBO_CODES (see below), a set of 100 lasercutter-ready QR stencil designs created with the QR_STENCILER software. These stencils can be understood as a covert markup scheme for urban spaces — providing directions, information, and warnings to digital nomads and other indigenterati. We present these as modern equivalents of the chalk-based "hobo signs" developed by 19th century vagabonds and migratory workers to cope with the difficulty of nomadic life. Indeed, our set of QR stencils port a number of classic hobo annotations to the QR format ("turn right here", "dangerous dog", "food for work") as well as some new ones, with a nod to warchalking, that are specific to contemporary conditions ("insecure wifi", "hidden cameras", "vegans beware").

Examples of 19th- and 20th-Century "hobo signs". Sources: Fran DeLorenzo (left), Wikipedia (right).

DOWNLOAD & INSTRUCTIONS
QR_STENCILER has been tested in MacOSX 10.6.8, but (since Processing is a cross-platform toolkit) it should work in Windows or Linux as well.

1. Make yourself a QR code image which embeds a short piece of text. GoQR.me, Google and Kaywa all provide free online QR generators. To reduce the complexity of the stencil, we recommend generating your code with the shortest possible texts, and with lower levels of error correction (L-level or M-level). At the same time, we recommend generating QR code images with more pixel resolution, such as 500x500px; for QR_STENCILER, the ideal input image has a “grid size” of about 20 image-pixels per QR grid-cell. (See this QR code for an example; it has 23-pixel grid-cells in an overall image size of 540x540px.)
2. Download QR_STENCILER.zip, and unzip this to a folder. The QR_STENCILER is also available from this Github repository.
3. Although the zip includes compiled executables for Mac, Windows and Linux, we recommend running the QR_STENCILER from the Processing development environment. Download and install the Processing development tool. The QR_STENCILER works with Processing v.1.5.1 or later.
4. Put your QR code image in the folder, ‘QR_STENCILER/data/’
5. Launch Processing and open ‘QR_STENCILER.pde’
6. Press ‘Run’ (Command-R) to start the stenciler.
7. You will be prompted to Open your QR code image. (A default “hello world” QR code will be opened if none is provided).
8. After opening the QR code image, the program will generate a stencil .PDF in the ‘data’ folder. Note that there are some options (checkboxes, sliders) which you can use to alter the generated stencils in various ways, including (for example) generating “reverse” (white-on-black) stencils.
9. The .PDF can be opened in your favorite CAD program, for laser-cutting materials like cardboard, delrin, MDF or acrylic. If you need to find a lasercutter, consider Ponoko.com, which ships anywhere. You can also Google ‘lasercutting service‘ to find a bureau near you, or check the Architecture or Design departments of your local university. (Of course, you could always print out the PDF on paper if you prefer to cut the stencil by hand. Cheap!)
10. For non-permanent outdoor marking materials, we recommend Erwin Strait-Line 64908 powdered chalk; black spray chalk; black finger paint; and Crayola Sidewalk Paint.
11. After marking your stencil, test it with a QR code reader, such as TapMedia’s free QR Reader for iPhone app.

More photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

LICENSE
The QR_STENCILER software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind. QR_STENCILER is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. You are free to distribute, remix, and modify QR_STENCILER, so long as you share alike and provide attribution to FFFFF.AT. The repackaging of QR_STENCILER as or into commercial software, is expressly prohibited. Please note that QR_STENCILER also enjoys protections under the GRL Repercussions 3.0 license. More details about QR_STENCILER’s license and warranty can be found in the preamble to its main code file, QR_STENCILER.pde; for other uses, please contact us. The 100 QR_HOBO_CODES and their respective stencils are hereby dedicated to the public domain.

QR_HOBO_CODES

25-minute wait png | stencil	assholes png | stencil	bad coffee png | stencil	bad food png | stencil
bad tempered owner png | stencil	bad water png | stencil	be alert png | stencil	be quiet png | stencil
be ready to defend yourself png | stencil	beware pickpockets png | stencil	bike thieves png | stencil	boring png | stencil
broken meter png | stencil	camera perverts png | stencil	camp here png | stencil	cars ticketed png | stencil
caveat emptor png | stencil	changing table png | stencil	cheap drinks png | stencil	check cashing png | stencil
civilized place png | stencil	contraception available png | stencil	cops active png | stencil	cops inactive png | stencil
danger png | stencil	dangerous homophobes png | stencil	dangerous neighborhood png | stencil	dishonest scalpers here png | stencil
dog png | stencil	food for work png | stencil	free doctor png | stencil	free out-of-date food png | stencil
free wifi png | stencil	get out fast png | stencil	go straight png | stencil	good cheap food png | stencil
good coffee png | stencil	good for a handout png | stencil	good to kids png | stencil	good veg-burger png | stencil
good water png | stencil	GPS is incorrect png | stencil	great dumpster png | stencil	habla espanol png | stencil
has showers png | stencil	help if sick png | stencil	here is the place png | stencil	hidden cameras png | stencil
high-fee ATM png | stencil	hold your tongue png | stencil	insecure wifi png | stencil	it’s fake png | stencil
just ignore him png | stencil	keep away png | stencil	keep going png | stencil	kind family png | stencil
lax oversight png | stencil	look down png | stencil	look up png | stencil	lots of outlets png | stencil
mean to children png | stencil	nice bathroom png | stencil	no bathrooms png | stencil	no changing table png | stencil
no fee ATM png | stencil	no outlets png | stencil	no pets png | stencil	no privacy png | stencil
open late png | stencil	over-priced png | stencil	over-rated png | stencil	owner gives to GOP png | stencil
owner has a gun png | stencil	perverts png | stencil	pissoir png | stencil	Plan B sold here png | stencil
prostitution sting png | stencil	scammers png | stencil	sleep in barn png | stencil	speed trap png | stencil
stay low png | stencil	strong phone signal png | stencil	talk religion get food png | stencil	tell a hard luck story here png | stencil
test market png | stencil	those aren’t real png | stencil	toll road png | stencil	tramp camp png | stencil
tramps arrested on sight png | stencil	turn left here png | stencil	turn right here png | stencil	unexpectedly good coffee png | stencil
unsafe area png | stencil	use gloves png | stencil	used frying oil available png | stencil	vegans beware png | stencil
well guarded png | stencil	will give to get rid of you png | stencil	work available png | stencil	worth saving png | stencil

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
QR_STENCILER was created by Golan Levin and Asa Foster III with support from the STUDIO for Creative Inquiry at Carnegie Mellon University. Thanks to Ben Fry, Andreas Schlegel, Marcus Beausang, Neil Brown & Judy Robertson for the terrific code they have made available online. A tip of the hat to Fred Trotter, Jovino, Ric Johnson, le Suedois, Patrick Donnelly, David J. Burden, Matt Jones and others who have gone down similar or related paths. Additional thanks to Andrea Boykowycz for creative input. Some of the QR_HOBO_CODES are adapted from or inspired by designs presented elsewhere by Fran DeLorenzo and Cockeyed.com. "QR code" is trademarked by Denso Wave, Inc.

KEYWORDS
Barcode, QR code, stencil, QR code stencil, graffiti, grafitti, graffiti research, graf technology, street art, culture jamming, tactical media, urban messaging, locative media, situated visualization, contextual computing, lasercut, laser cutter, digital fabrication, template, chalk signs, chalk, spray paint, spraypaint, fffffat lab, hobo culture, hobo signs, warchalking.

Yep, it's a QR code stencil generator! The F.A.T. Lab is pleased to present QR_STENCILER, a free, fully-automated utility which converts QR codes into vector-based stencil patterns suitable for laser-cutting. Additionally, we present QR_HOBO_CODES, a series of one hundred QR stencil designs which, covertly marked in urban spaces, may be used to warn people about danger or clue them into good situations. The QR_STENCILER and the QR_HOBO_CODES join the Adjustable Pie Chart Stencil in our suite of homebrew "infoviz graffiti" tools for locative and situated information display. CONTENTS About this Project Download & Instructions License The QR_HOBO_CODES Acknowledgments Keywords ABOUT THIS PROJECT QR codes are a form of two-dimensional barcode which are widely used to convey URLs and other short texts through camera-based smartphones. A variety of free tools exist to generate QR codes (such as the Google Charts API) and to read them (such as TapMedia's free QR Reader for iPhone app). Our QR_STENCILER is a Java-based software utility which loads a user-specified QR code image -- from which it then generates a lasercutter-ready, topologically correct stencil .PDF. As Fred Trotter has pointed out, QR codes contain stencil islands in unpredictable configurations. QR_STENCILER automatically detects and bridges these islands, using thin lines that are minimally disruptive to the highly robust QR algorithm. It does so through the use of two basic image processing techniques: connected component labeling (sometimes called blob detection) and 8-connected chain coding (sometimes called contour tracing). QR_STENCILER was created with Processing, a free, cross-platform programming toolkit for the arts. Closeup of a QR code lasercut in 1/8"-thick fiberboard. The QR_STENCILER automatically thickens corners between squares (left) and generates "bridges" to connect stencil islands (center). The level (amount) of island bridging is user-adjustable. Accompanying the QR_STENCILER are the QR_HOBO_CODES (see below), a set of 100 lasercutter-ready QR stencil designs created with the QR_STENCILER software. These stencils can be understood as a covert markup scheme for urban spaces -- providing directions, information, and warnings to digital nomads and other indigenterati. We present these as modern equivalents of the chalk-based "hobo signs" developed by 19th century vagabonds and migratory workers to cope with the difficulty of nomadic life. Indeed, our set of QR stencils port a number of classic hobo annotations to the QR format ("turn right here", "dangerous dog", "food for work") as well as some new ones, with a nod to warchalking, that are specific to contemporary conditions ("insecure wifi", "hidden cameras", "vegans beware"). Examples of 19th- and 20th-Century "hobo signs". Sources: Fran DeLorenzo (left), Wikipedia (right). DOWNLOAD & INSTRUCTIONS QR_STENCILER has been tested in MacOSX 10.6.8, but (since Processing is a cross-platform toolkit) it should work in Windows or Linux as well. Make yourself a QR code image which embeds a short piece of text. GoQR.me, Google and Kaywa all provide free online QR generators. To reduce the complexity of the stencil, we recommend generating your code with the shortest possible texts, and with lower levels of error correction (L-level or M-level). At the same time, we recommend generating QR code images with more pixel resolution, such as 500x500px; for QR_STENCILER, the ideal input image has a "grid size" of about 20 image-pixels per QR grid-cell. (See this QR code for an example; it has 23-pixel grid-cells in an overall image size of 540x540px.) Download QR_STENCILER.zip, and unzip this to a folder. The QR_STENCILER is also available from this Github repository. Although the zip includes compiled executables for Mac, Windows and Linux, we recommend running the QR_STENCILER from the Processing development environment. Download and install the Processing development tool. The QR_STENCILER works with Processing v.1.5.1 or later. Put your QR code image in the folder, 'QR_STENCILER/data/' Launch Processing and open 'QR_STENCILER.pde' Press 'Run' (Command-R) to start the stenciler. You will be prompted to Open your QR code image. (A default "hello world" QR code will be opened if none is provided). After opening the QR code image, the program will generate a stencil .PDF in the 'data' folder. Note that there are some options (checkboxes, sliders) which you can use to alter the generated stencils in various ways, including (for example) generating "reverse" (white-on-black) stencils. The .PDF can be opened in your favorite CAD program, for laser-cutting materials like cardboard, delrin, MDF or acrylic. If you need to find a lasercutter, consider Ponoko.com, which ships anywhere. You can also Google 'lasercutting service' to find a bureau near you, or check the Architecture or Design departments of your local university. (Of course, you could always print out the PDF on paper if you prefer to cut the stencil by hand. Cheap!) For non-permanent outdoor marking materials, we recommend Erwin Strait-Line 64908 powdered chalk; black spray chalk; black finger paint; and Crayola Sidewalk Paint. After marking your stencil, test it with a QR code reader, such as TapMedia's free QR Reader for iPhone app. More photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. LICENSE The QR_STENCILER software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind. QR_STENCILER is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. You are free to distribute, remix, and modify QR_STENCILER, so long as you share alike and provide attribution to FFFFF.AT. The repackaging of QR_STENCILER as or into commercial software, is expressly prohibited. Please note that QR_STENCILER also enjoys protections under the GRL Repercussions 3.0 license. More details about QR_STENCILER's license and warranty can be found in the preamble to its main code file, QR_STENCILER.pde; for other uses, please contact us. The 100 QR_HOBO_CODES and their respective stencils are hereby dedicated to the public domain. QR_HOBO_CODES 25-minute wait png | stencil assholes png | stencil bad coffee png | stencil bad food png | stencil bad tempered owner png | stencil bad water png | stencil be alert png | stencil be quiet png | stencil be ready to defend yourself png | stencil beware pickpockets png | stencil bike thieves png | stencil boring png | stencil broken meter png | stencil camera perverts png | stencil camp here png | stencil cars ticketed png | stencil caveat emptor png | stencil changing table png | stencil cheap drinks png | stencil check cashing png | stencil civilized place png | stencil contraception available png | stencil cops active png | stencil cops inactive png | stencil danger png | stencil dangerous homophobes png | stencil dangerous neighborhood png | stencil dishonest scalpers here png | stencil dog png | stencil food for work png | stencil free doctor png | stencil free out-of-date food png | stencil free wifi png | stencil get out fast png | stencil go straight png | stencil good cheap food png | stencil good coffee png | stencil good for a handout png | stencil good to kids png | stencil good veg-burger png | stencil good water png | stencil GPS is incorrect png | stencil great dumpster png | stencil habla espanol png | stencil has showers png | stencil help if sick png | stencil here is the place png | stencil hidden cameras png | stencil high-fee ATM png | stencil hold your tongue png | stencil insecure wifi png | stencil it's fake png | stencil just ignore him png | stencil keep away png | stencil keep going png | stencil kind family png | stencil lax oversight png | stencil look down png | stencil look up png | stencil lots of outlets png | stencil mean to children png | stencil nice bathroom png | stencil no bathrooms png | stencil no changing table png | stencil no fee ATM png | stencil no outlets png | stencil no pets png | stencil no privacy png | stencil open late png | stencil over-priced png | stencil over-rated png | stencil owner gives to GOP png | stencil owner has a gun png | stencil perverts png | stencil pissoir png | stencil Plan B sold here png | stencil prostitution sting png | stencil scammers png | stencil sleep in barn png | stencil speed trap png | stencil stay low png | stencil strong phone signal png | stencil talk religion get food png | stencil tell a hard luck story here png | stencil test market png | stencil those aren't real png | stencil toll road png | stencil tramp camp png | stencil tramps arrested on sight png | stencil turn left here png | stencil turn right here png | stencil unexpectedly good coffee png | stencil unsafe area png | stencil use gloves png | stencil used frying oil available png | stencil vegans beware png | stencil well guarded png | stencil will give to get rid of you png | stencil work available png | stencil worth saving png | stencil ACKNOWLEDGMENTS QR_STENCILER was created by Golan Levin and Asa Foster III with support from the STUDIO for Creative Inquiry at Carnegie Mellon University. Thanks to Ben Fry, Andreas Schlegel, Marcus Beausang, Neil Brown & Judy Robertson for the terrific code they have made available online. A tip of the hat to Fred Trotter, Jovino, Ric Johnson, le Suedois, Patrick Donnelly, David J. Burden, Matt Jones and others who have gone down similar or related paths. Additional thanks to Andrea Boykowycz for creative input. Some of the QR_HOBO_CODES are adapted from or inspired by designs presented elsewhere by Fran DeLorenzo and Cockeyed.com. "QR code" is trademarked by Denso Wave, Inc. KEYWORDS Barcode, QR code, stencil, QR code stencil, graffiti, grafitti, graffiti research, graf technology, street art, culture jamming, tactical media, urban messaging, locative media, situated visualization, contextual computing, lasercut, laser cutter, digital fabrication, template, chalk signs, chalk, spray paint, spraypaint, fffffat lab, hobo culture, hobo signs, warchalking.

Does the US Secret Police not approve of your art? Are you a media artist who has gotten on the bad side of a private multinational corporation? Perhaps your government does not approve of the open source co-working tool that you host? Or maybe, you are simply just a troublemaker? Any which way, when Big Brother comes a-knockin’ on your door wanting to steal your computer, you need a contingency plan.

This informative little sticker will help guide you towards the quickest methodology of seriously damaging your laptop hard drive during that moment of urgency.

First of all, you will need to download one of these contingency plan sticker files. I recommend printing a full sheet and sharing them with friends and family:
Single Sticker
Sticker Sheet

Print out the file onto transparent adhesive full sheet labels.

Cut your sticker to size.

Research the build of your laptop and locate the position of your hard drive. You can use iFixit teardowns to locate the position of your hard drive in most popular laptop makes and models. The hard drive should look like a rectangular box with a centered circle somewhere upon it. In this case, it is in the bottom left corner.

(above photo courtesy of ifixit.com)

Adhere the sticker to your laptop such that the circular drill guide is positioned above your hard drive, but slightly off from the hard drive’s center. If you center it above where the hard drive should be, you might accidentally drill through the drive’s motor instead of the platters.

If need be, and you are in a hurry, you can drill through the marked spot with a 1/4″ drill bit. If you have a minute on your hands, you may want to consider drilling an 1/8″ pilot hole and following up with a larger 3/8″ hole. If you have a couple of minutes on your hand, you may want to drill multiple holes.

Possible, alternate methods include sawing through the center of the sticker with a Sawzall or angle grinder.

Does the US Secret Police not approve of your art? Are you a media artist who has gotten on the bad side of a private multinational corporation? Perhaps your government does not approve of the open source co-working tool that you host? Or maybe, you are simply just a troublemaker? Any which way, when Big Brother comes a-knockin' on your door wanting to steal your computer, you need a contingency plan. This informative little sticker will help guide you towards the quickest methodology of seriously damaging your laptop hard drive during that moment of urgency. First of all, you will need to download one of these contingency plan sticker files. I recommend printing a full sheet and sharing them with friends and family: Single Sticker Sticker Sheet Print out the file onto transparent adhesive full sheet labels. Cut your sticker to size. Research the build of your laptop and locate the position of your hard drive. You can use iFixit teardowns to locate the position of your hard drive in most popular laptop makes and models. The hard drive should look like a rectangular box with a centered circle somewhere upon it. In this case, it is in the bottom left corner. (above photo courtesy of ifixit.com) Adhere the sticker to your laptop such that the circular drill guide is positioned above your hard drive, but slightly off from the hard drive's center. If you center it above where the hard drive should be, you might accidentally drill through the drive's motor instead of the platters. If need be, and you are in a hurry, you can drill through the marked spot with a 1/4" drill bit. If you have a minute on your hands, you may want to consider drilling an 1/8" pilot hole and following up with a larger 3/8" hole. If you have a couple of minutes on your hand, you may want to drill multiple holes. Possible, alternate methods include sawing through the center of the sticker with a Sawzall or angle grinder. if (FATLab_SpeedProject) {FATLab_SpeedProject.Values.Format='strip'; FATLab_SpeedProject.Values.TimeSpent=60; FATLab_SpeedProject.Make();}

The Clap-Off Bra was created to introduce a conservative Western audience to the type of electronic lingerie one would find in the bazaars of Syria.

Learn how to make your own.

The Clap-Off Bra was created to introduce a conservative Western audience to the type of electronic lingerie one would find in the bazaars of Syria. Learn how to make your own.

Last week on my radio show, Awesome New Place, I was joined by author and Nation of Thizzlam blogger Willy Staley, for a special episode called G-Chat.

Our talk circled loosely around rap in the YouTube era, touching on rappers getting famo, memes vs. trends, scraper bikes staying relevant, DIY cereal backpacks and instructional dance videos, Bubb Rubb, turf dancing, format wars, the Lil B – Soulja Boy connection, the culdesac vs. the hood, haul videos and mommy blogging, bros icing bros, 4Loko, white tees, vans, and “How the Looming Specter of Viral Marketing Ruins Rap Songs About Consumer Goods.”

Though we raised more questions than we answered, its definitely a must-listen chapter in FAT’s ongoing discussions of famo, viral marketing, and rap.

Stream the show right here and view the playlist for tons of links to relevant vids and media on all the above topics and so much more.

“If you’re doing the reverse running man in skinny teal jeans in your culdesac and no one is there to film it, what are you really doing?” – Willy Staley, 2010

Last week on my radio show, Awesome New Place, I was joined by author and Nation of Thizzlam blogger Willy Staley, for a special episode called G-Chat. Our talk circled loosely around rap in the YouTube era, touching on rappers getting famo, memes vs. trends, scraper bikes staying relevant, DIY cereal backpacks and instructional dance videos, Bubb Rubb, turf dancing, format wars, the Lil B - Soulja Boy connection, the culdesac vs. the hood, haul videos and mommy blogging, bros icing bros, 4Loko, white tees, vans, and "How the Looming Specter of Viral Marketing Ruins Rap Songs About Consumer Goods." Though we raised more questions than we answered, its definitely a must-listen chapter in FAT's ongoing discussions of famo, viral marketing, and rap. Stream the show right here and view the playlist for tons of links to relevant vids and media on all the above topics and so much more. "If you're doing the reverse running man in skinny teal jeans in your culdesac and no one is there to film it, what are you really doing?" - Willy Staley, 2010

Bill is a bad ass! He makes things…. that make things. Need a CNC Mill? Don’t feel like forking over thousands of dollars? Follow Bill’s example and build your own. Extra points for the 1st person who uses their CNC Mill to make a better CNC Mill. For the full story hit up http://protovision.com/2010/01/31/cnc-mill/

Bill is a bad ass! He makes things.... that make things. Need a CNC Mill? Don't feel like forking over thousands of dollars? Follow Bill's example and build your own. Extra points for the 1st person who uses their CNC Mill to make a better CNC Mill. For the full story hit up http://protovision.com/2010/01/31/cnc-mill/