The Happy Little Arduino Spin Machine (CHM)

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll build your own motor-powered spin art machine using an Arduino—no experience required.
At the heart of it all is a DC motor—your tiny but powerful artist. You’ll wire it up, control its speed, and watch as simple code transforms motion into mesmerizing patterns. Turn a knob, tweak the speed, and see how different rotations create completely unique designs.
This isn’t about perfection—it’s about controlled chaos. A drop of paint, a burst of speed, and suddenly you’ve got something surprisingly beautiful.

By the end, you’ll:

• Understand the basics of controlling a motor with Arduino
• Adjust speed in real time to shape your art
• Create your own one-of-a-kind spin paintings
• Walk away thinking, “Okay… I can actually do electronics.”

Expect a little mess, a lot of laughs, and a machine that turns code into creativity.

If you have a laptop, please bring it — but come anyway if you don’t!