About: Björn Hartmann is a PhD candidate in Computer Science at Stanford University, working in the Human Computer Interaction group. He received a BA in Communication, a BSE in Digital Media Design, and an MSE in Computer and Information Science from the University of Pennsylvania in 2002. Before coming to Stanford he had a successful career as an electronic musician in Europe. His current research focuses on physical computing, user interface software tools, and novel interfaces for musical expression.

Make Your Own Sensing Game Controller
Author sensor-based interactions (like accelerometer tilt control) using the open-source, graphical program Exemplar. Combine it with a board and Flash/Processing to rapidly build your own Nintendo-Wii-style game controller.