Software for motion sensor projects and more

If you are working with a motion sensor here is the software I'll need you to download for your computer.

MaxMSP
https://cycling74.com/downloads
Max is a graphic based programming language for sound and is super intuitive. It does cost money or can be a subscription monthly service, but if you just download it as a demo you'll get the 30 day free thing. :)
Works on PC or MAC

Don't worry about learning it, we'll go over it in class and make a program specific to you so you can get to your project. After you have your program made, it will run regardless if you own max or not. You just won't be able to save anymore.

Pure Data
Like MaxMSP but free, unfortunately less intuitive. We can work with this too if you want to remain on the open source share ware route.
https://puredata.info/


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